Hawaiian tourism saw a 5.5% increase in arrivals and a 4.7% rise in spending in December 2024, nearing pre-pandemic levels despite earlier Maui wildfires.

Hawaii authorities are cleaning up the Ala Wai canal in Honolulu following heavy rains, with efforts ongoing to prevent debris from reaching the ocean.

Hawai'i Governor Josh Green signed an executive order to expedite renewable energy development, aiming to reduce energy costs and improve grid stability.

DHHL schedules a community meeting on January 29, 2025, to discuss access issues on Hawaiian homelands in Kaʻū, addressing residents' concerns over recent gate closures.

Hawaii police debunked a fake photo of a Border Patrol vehicle online, stressing the importance of verifying information and warning against misinformation online.

Les Murakami Stadium at the University of Hawaii upgraded its artificial turf field for $1.92 million, enhancing the baseball diamond's condition and aesthetics.

Hawaii's Stadium Authority schedules a board meeting for January 30, 2025, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options, with the possibility to provide testimony.

Kekaha Road will undergo resurfacing work from Jan. 27 to Jan. 31, affecting traffic between Akialoa Road and Amakihi Road with lane closures and no parking allowed during work hours.

‘Ele‘ele drivers to face road closures for sewer work from Jan 27-31, with lane shutdowns between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. if the weather is favorable.

Kaua‘i Fire Department extinguished a business structure fire in Līhu‘e with no injuries and an estimated $90,000 in damages; the cause is under investigation.

The Coast Guard evacuated an injured fisherman from a vessel 350 miles southwest of Oahu, following an eye injury. He was flown to Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu and is stable.

Michael John Sears from Hanalei was indicted on charges including second-degree murder, arson, and corpse abuse, linked to the death of Paul Nicolas and a subsequent vehicle fire.

Stable weather in Honolulu is expected to last until Tuesday, with potential increased precipitation and possibly heavy rain and thunderstorms midweek due to a northern upper trough. Conditions should improve by Friday.