The Kaua‘i Fire Department has largely contained a brush fire near Ehukai Road on Kaua‘i, with multiple agencies responding and no reports of injuries or structural damage.

A 21-year-old male hiker was rescued by the Honolulu Fire Department after an injury on Laie Falls Trail and safely airlifted from near the fourth waterfall.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu forecasts a weather shift with increased showers and breezes as a front approaches Hawaii, while warning of high surf conditions and advising caution for mariners and surfers.

Firefighters extinguished a suspicious fire at Kai Olino housing complex on New Year's Day, causing an estimated $15,000 in damages but leaving the structure mostly intact.

Erin Wade has been appointed Deputy Managing Director of Maui County, bringing 20 years of urban planning experience to the role, and is set to play a key part in Lahaina's rebuilding efforts.

Hawai'i's DBEDT has launched a funding initiative to support local filmmakers, allocating $400,000 for film and creative media projects, with award amounts varying by project length. Submissions are accepted until March 21, 2025.

Hawai'i Governor Green expressed condolences for the New Year's fireworks tragedy in Salt Lake, Honolulu, and reiterated his administration's commitment to combating illegal fireworks after a calamity resulted in loss of life and injuries.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a drunk driver in South Kona just after New Year 2025 began. The driver has been arrested for OVUII and negligent homicide.

The Green administration in Hawaii is addressing homelessness by creating 'kauhale' communities, as detailed in an official press release. These communities aim to provide not just shelter but also stability and health care savings.

Hawai‘i's Governor David Ige addresses the state's affordable housing crisis by constructing new units on state lands, simplifying regulations, and investing in infrastructure, with a goal of 46,000 units in a decade.

Police are seeking the driver of a gray Toyota pickup after a collision on Hawai‘i Island. Occupants of the struck Mazda suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The Toyota driver fled and is a person of interest.

Hawaii Island police seek public help to find Michelle Beltran, missing since December 27. She is described as Caucasian mix, 5'10", 125 lbs, with long brown/blonde hair and light brown eyes.

The NWS Honolulu forecasts mixed weather for Hawaii as a dissipating front brings reduced rain chances, steady trade winds, and moderate conditions for the festive season.