Happy
Honolulu
Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu EMS treated a man in his 70s for severe dehydration on Diamond Head Trail around 10:25 a.m. Sunday—he was transported in serious condition to a nearby emergency room. KITV
- ➤ The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a 911 call from 3986 Kaualio Place in Kahala on Sunday at 3:34 a.m.—they found a working fire in an abandoned, single-story home secured with plywood—and brought the blaze under control by 4:39 a.m. with no injuries while an investigation continues. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ An 18-year-old Wailuku man was critically injured in a rollover crash on Honoapiilani Hwy in Kaanapali early Sunday morning at about 12:30 a.m.—police say alcohol is suspected after his vehicle rolled several times and ejected him while two passengers sustained minor injuries. KITV
- ➤ A building fire erupted on Kahuhipa St in Kaneohe Saturday night and the Honolulu Fire Department quickly extinguished the blaze—treating two residents for smoke inhalation—while the Red Cross assisted displaced residents. KITV
- ➤ A 19-year-old woman riding her motorcycle on the H-1 in Kalihi lost control after sideswiping a man and his passenger early Sunday morning — police suspect speeding, and she was taken to the hospital in critical condition. KITV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii’s Best Kitchens, a popular Instagram-based food platform, will mark its 10th anniversary with a foodie gala on Sept. 27 at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Grand Ballroom. The event will celebrate the islands’ food scene and support chef education — tickets are available on the website. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Rev. Lorenzo Lyons came to Hawai’i in 1832 and spent 54 years at Waimea where he helped save the Hawaiian language from dying out—he revised a Hawaiian dictionary and wrote hymnbooks that kept the language alive. His church still thrives—honoring a legacy that continues to shape local faith and culture. Hawaii Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Kealakehe High School in Kona finished painting the 'Drive with Aloha' mural today as part of a statewide effort to combat impaired driving. The project, led by the Hawaii Department of Transportation and the Keep it Flowing Mural Company (funded by an NHTSA grant), completes the goal to install 15 murals across the islands. Hawaii News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hawaii County Council approved a resolution by an 8+1 vote that lets Mayor Alameda sign an agreement with the FBI Honolulu Division so the Honolulu Police Department can work with the FBI to form the Hawaii Financial Crimes Task Force and fight scams targeting vulnerable kupuna. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Emergency Medical Services responded on Sunday at 10:25 a.m. to treat an elderly hiker in his 70s who experienced severe dehydration on Diamond Head Trail — he was treated and transported to an emergency room — and he remains in serious condition. Hawaii News Now
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Buy your winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter.
~ Benjamin Graham
About Happy Honolulu
Welcome to the Happy Honolulu, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Honolulu, Hawaii community. If you like the Happy Honolulu, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Honolulu.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Honolulu and across Hawaii. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Happy Honolulu
A free Honolulu community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://happyhonolulu.com/sitemap