Hawaiʻi received a $188.9 million federal grant to improve rural healthcare, focusing on access, staffing, and digital infrastructure, as part of a five-year transformation plan.

Haleko Road on Kaua'i will have lane closures on Jan. 8-9 for vegetation maintenance and road repairs, affecting travel from Rice Street to Nawiliwili Road.

State officials say they will revive the Beach and Water Safety Task Force after reporting flagged long-running gaps in signage and swim access. Lifeguards and health officials want more signs, swim lessons and modern alerts.

Hawaiian citizens petition for an investigation into an alleged $35,000 cash payment to a state lawmaker, disclosed by former Rep. Ty Cullen, acting as an FBI informant.

Two people were found dead in a Honolulu apartment, with a firearm at the scene indicating a shooting. Police are investigating with no public threat perceived.

Aloha Pacific FCU is underwriting a decade-long sponsorship that will fund scholarships, travel and a new on-campus UH Esports arena opening in August 2027. The move aims to scale UH's program into a sustained varsity-style operation.

Kauai's Kawaihau Road work is extended to February 28, 2026, affecting weekday travel with one-lane closures and parking restrictions.

A 43-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a moped accident on Sand Island Parkway and was hospitalized; her helmet use was questioned and the cause is under investigation.

New legislative filings show hundreds of people leave Hawaii prisons and jails without the IDs they need to find housing or work. Officials blame timing rules, agency bottlenecks and missing equipment.

A 7-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital after suffering burns in a suspected fireworks mishap in Kāneʻohe late Wednesday night.

A fire occurred in an Ewa Beach home on New Year's Eve, quickly extinguished by Honolulu firefighters with no injuries reported. Cause and damage assessments are pending.

Maui Police seeks public help to find Joshua Jacinto, a missing 35-year-old from Kihei, last seen December 12, 2025. He is 5'10", with black hair, brown eyes, and no phone or vehicle.

Moderate trade winds and showers expected in Hawaii, with potential for heavier rain and thunderstorms by Sunday. Mariners are advised to be cautious due to changing conditions and a coastal flood statement is in effect.