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.

The National Weather Service forecasts increased trade wind showers in Honolulu due to a weakening front and upper trough, with moderate trade winds continuing into the new year.

Hawai'i police continue their search for two men, Clyde T. Loa and Kawai J. Pomroy, who escaped from a correctional facility on December 13. The public is warned not to approach them and to contact authorities with information.

The Honolulu Fire Department rescued an 84-year-old injured hiker from the Manoa Falls Trail, providing immediate medical aid and airlifting him to safety.

Three individuals were arrested for a fatal shooting in Waianae, with charges including Murder in the Second Degree and Attempted Murder in the First Degree.

The County of Maui received two GFOA awards for its budget presentation and financial reporting, marking over 30 years of continued excellence in financial management.

A 77-year-old man died in a collision involving his quad and a truck on Kūhio Highway, Kaua‘i. The investigation is ongoing; speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors.

Rare Hawaiian snails, Achatinella fuscobasis, were reintroduced into the wild in the Ko‘olau Mountains after decades of captivity, aiming for species recovery.

The Justice Department is suing CVS for allegedly filling invalid prescriptions, contributing to the opioid crisis. The suit claims CVS prioritized profits over safety, pressuring pharmacists to fill unlawful prescriptions.

Roadwork on Kuli Road in Lāwa‘i is extended to December 20th, causing potential delays, due to tree trimming for public safety. Commuters should seek alternatives and expect lane closures between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. near Kaumuali‘i Highway.