January 1 – A fireworks explosion shortly after midnight in the Aliamanu neighborhood on Oʻahu kills four people initially with over 20 others hospitalized for serious injuries.[1][2] Six individuals were later airlifted to Arizona for treatment due to a lack of space in the state's only burn unit.[3] Two individuals later died of their injuries, bringing the death total to six.[4]
July 29 – 2025 Kamchatka earthquake: A tsunami warning triggers evacuations across the entire state, with the first waves expected to arrive at approximately 7:10 PM Hawaiʻi time.[13] The tsunami warning is later downgraded to an advisory, and cancelled the following morning.[14] Property damage caused by the tsunami was minor.[15]
August 15 – Maui Police Officer Suzanne O is shot and killed while responding to a call. A suspect is arrested.[16]
September 13 – A tribute concert in memory of singer-songwriter Fiji held at the Waikiki Shell draws 28,500people including overflow attendees in Kapiʻolani Park.[17]
October 5 – A Rainbow Tours helicopter makes a precautionary landing in Kapiʻolani Park.[20] No one was injured, and the helicopter departed the park about sixhours later without incident.[21]
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