Preston Chong has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of Kaua‘i’s Department of Parks and Recreation, bringing financial expertise and departmental knowledge to the role.

Warning signs were posted at Waimea Bay after lifeguards confirmed a roughly six‑foot shark; Ocean Safety sent an HNL Alert and crews are monitoring the area.

A Maui house fire on Piihana Road displaced seven people; it's suspected to be arson. The home and RV were engulfed, with the house deemed a total loss. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is assisting the victims.

Med‑QUEST parents can receive a $50 prepaid card per child after a provider‑certified well‑child visit through a state pilot. Cards are mailed within 4–6 weeks after submission.

A car hit pedestrians in Waikiki, injuring a 60-year-old man, with the driver also hospitalized. Two women were hurt but declined hospital care. Causes are under investigation.

Honolulu is expected to see more showers before drying out with traditional trade winds returning later in the week, per the National Weather Service.

Hawai‘i Island police say a 42‑year‑old Ocean View man is wanted on three second‑degree assault counts and is considered armed and dangerous.

DLNR opens applications Jan. 3 for 53 full-time conservation officers across Hawai‘i; candidates must meet swim and hike tests and clear background checks.

A 62-year-old man from Connecticut drowned while snorkeling at Hookena Beach Park in South Kona. Despite revival efforts, Bryan Coppola was pronounced dead. Police are investigating but do not suspect foul play.

The University of Hawaii won the 2025 Sheraton Hawaii Bowl against Cal Bears with a 35-31 score, marked by a game-winning play from backup QB Luke Weaver.

Maui Police seek help finding James Kelley, a 36-year-old missing from Kihei since December 4. Kelley, with no phone or vehicle, is known to wander, raising safety concerns.

Hawai'i Island police arrested Tyson Kyle Prim, 49, for multiple burglaries, with charges including Burglary, Theft, and Habitual Property Crime. He allegedly stole from two residences in October 2025.

Hawaiʻi County’s police commission trimmed the chief search to 11 finalists and set in‑person, public interviews for Jan. 29–30 in Kailua‑Kona as it seeks new leadership for the island’s police department.