Hawaiian officials urge a 90-day halt on interisland bird transport to prevent the spread of bird flu after detecting it in wild birds and wastewater.

Scheduled lane closures in Kekaha for roadwork will affect Iwipolena Road, Iwa Street, Moho Road, and Nene Road on Dec. 16-17, with traffic and parking restrictions.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu predicts a week of breezy trade winds and increased showers for Hawaii, with a weather front approaching that might lead to moderate coastal flooding.

HDOT announced traffic delays in Maui as modular homes for wildfire survivors are transported to the Kilohana temporary group housing site over the next few weeks.

Hawai‘i DOT announces brief lane closures on Moloka’i for pavement assessments on Dec. 17-18, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., to improve road conditions.

Three Hawaii Rainbow Wahine volleyball players, including star Caylen Alexander, have entered the NCAA transfer portal, signaling changes for the team's lineup.

Hawaiian Airlines is taking over several of Alaska Airlines' West Coast-Hawaii routes and will start new nonstop services from Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul.

Honolulu's selection of a new landfill site over Wahiawā's aquifer has sparked public concern and official dissent due to risks of groundwater contamination.

The Hawaiʻi Digital Government Summit celebrated technological advancements by state departments, with ETS giving awards for initiatives like an energy geospatial system, AI desk, and a data portal.

Hawaii introduces new creative economy training, including a media production accounting course and a production assistant program, set for Spring 2025.

Oʻahu has opened its tenth medical cannabis dispensary, Cure Oahu in Kailua, making it the 25th in the state to serve over 30,000 patients and caregivers.

The Buildings Division office will close from Dec. 16-20 for relocation, pausing in-person, telephone, and email services. Operations will resume on Dec. 23.

The National Weather Service advises Oahu to expect continued rain and diminishing thunderstorm risk with gusty winds, changing marine and aviation conditions, and advisory-level surf conditions on some shores.