Honolulu Fire Department

Police said the suspect was arrested after being observed near two fires on Saturday in Kunia and Haleʻiwa, but has been connected to others.

On Wednesday the 600-acre fire near Kunia Camp was limited mostly to the slopes of the Waiʻanae mountains, and helicopters continued water drops throughout the afternoon. That means they were less of a threat to nearby farms around Kunia Drive than they were the day before.

The 94-year-old woman who suffered smoke inhalation and second-degree burns in Sunday’s brush fire has died.

Work on a comprehensive book about the first 100-year history of the Honolulu Fire Department is currently underway. Paul Fox's passion is firefighting and he's one of the driving forces behind the book. The Conversation talked to him about the history and the book.

The firefighter has been identified as Jeffrey Fiala. He had been with the Honolulu Fire Department for a year and a half.

A 3-year-old boy has died from injuries received at the New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Oʻahu's Salt Lake-Āliamanu neighborhood. He is the fourth fatality so far, according to local officials.

The Honolulu City Council is considering a task force that would look into merging the Honolulu Emergency Services Department with the Honolulu Fire Department.

The job for the state’s first-ever fire marshal should be posted within the next month, but the State Fire Council is considering recruiting options to speed up the hiring process. HPR's Ashley Mizuo explains.

The Honolulu City Council approved a nearly $4.7 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including $3.6 billion for operations and over $1 billion for capital improvements. Specific projects include $62 million for a pedestrian bridge over the Ala Wai Canal and $50 million for affordable housing. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

What does it take to become one of Hawaiʻi's bravest? Honolulu Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Jones and Capt. Jaimie Song spoke to The Conversation about the process.