Two women were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in Kapolei; paramedics treated and transported both to hospitals for further care.

The National Weather Service forecasts stronger trade winds and dry conditions for Hawaii, with a potential for increased showers early in the week, especially on the western islands.

HPD asked residents to avoid Aʻama Street in Hawaiian Beaches Friday night; officers later cleared the scene and reopened the road.

HART’s FY25 audit returned a clean opinion while city documents peg the Skyline rail at about $10.076 billion. Auditors found no material misstatements as downtown construction advances.

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Niʻihau early Friday; rotating storms and flying debris were reported and residents were urged to shelter.

The Helmsley Charitable Trust awarded more than $2.2M to UH to launch the Hoʻōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center and upgrade JABSOM training across the islands.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department advises on lithium-ion battery safety, including proper use, charging, and disposal to prevent fires and toxic gas release.

Court filings show 19‑year‑old Johnathan Ten is negotiating plea deals in two Honolulu cases: a 2023 sex‑assault indictment and a 2024 bus shooting that wounded a teen. A Dec. 30 hearing is set.

The Honolulu Police Department is seeking public assistance to solve a fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Hālawa and locate suspects seen exiting a silver Kia Soul.

A student at ʻEleʻele Elementary was detained after a suspected handgun turned out to be wrapping paper. Officials say no injuries were reported and there is no active threat.

The state Commission on Water Resource Management fined Maui Land & Pineapple $140,000 for repeated instream‑flow violations in Honokōhau and tied the money to community‑vetted repairs. The decision comes amid drought and ongoing lawsuits over West Maui water.

Limited New Year’s fireworks are allowed in Maui; firecrackers need a $25 permit and aerial devices are banned. Here’s where to buy permits and what to expect.

Maui Police Department warns of phone scammers pretending to be officers and tricking victims into paying fake fines for warrants or missed jury duty.