Kalaupapa reopened to guided public visits this fall with a resident‑led Saints Tour. Flights, permits and tiny group sizes mean dates sold out quickly.

American Nuts voluntarily recalled 20‑oz macadamia nuts sold at Costco Hawaii Kai over possible Salmonella contamination. Customers who bought lot 307HMNC25L3 are urged to return the bags.

Goodwill Industries of Hawai'i is hosting a sustainable reuse collection event on December 19 in Līhu‘e for island residents to declutter responsibly.

Authorities in Kaua‘i arrested Charles Aban, a suspect in a series of vehicle break-ins, setting his bail at $320,000. The ongoing investigation involves community and inter-agency cooperation.

Two teens were rushed to the hospital after an e‑bike collided with a car in Mililani; both were unhelmeted and in serious condition.

Mark-to-market resets at lease renewal could push industrial rents higher across Honolulu after a decade of sharp gains and sub‑1% vacancy. Tenants and brokers are bracing for big renewals.

Tightened county rules and slow payments have left Maui nonprofits waiting for funds, prompting furloughs and stalling community projects. Groups say clearer guidance and advances are needed.

Weather in Honolulu is changing from trade winds to lighter southerly breezes with an incoming cold front, increasing clouds and showers for the western Hawaiian Islands.

Lava fountaining resumed at Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu early Saturday in Episode 38; USGS warns of vog and Pele’s hair hazards for downwind communities.

Maui's DWS has lifted the Stage 1 water shortage for Central and South regions following increased rainfall and successful water conservation by residents.

Winners of the 10th Hawai‘i Annual Code Challenge were announced, showcasing tech solutions by local talents aimed at modernizing state services and supporting the tech community.

A new EV charging station is being built at Princeville Library on Kaua'i, funded by the NEVI program and managed by HDOT, with construction ongoing until June 2026.

Chris Santos received a 20-year sentence for the manslaughter of Kith Silva-Lacro in a plea deal, with concurrent charges for assault on an officer and firearms.