A Honolulu woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to repay more than $1.6M after admitting she helped file false tax returns and launder IRS refunds.

A new statewide training program will certify Hawai‘i contractors for heat pump installs and rebate‑funded home retrofits starting January 2026. The TREC initiative pairs hands‑on instruction with national credentials.

An accused Maui cop-killer is asking a judge to exclude recorded jail calls prosecutors say show his motive in the Aug. 15 fatal shooting.

The Kaua‘i Bus announces the reopening of permanent bus stops at Kīlauea Food Mart on December 22, replacing the temporary stop at Kolo Road and Kīlauea Road.

Rep. Ed Case filed the PROSPER Act to extend duty‑free access for Pacific Island exports and fund trade capacity building.

HPD officers staffed a booth at Family Programs Hawaiʻi’s holiday party and shared a video of the visit. Sources show differing attendance figures for the keiki event.

Road and lane closures are planned for Līhu‘e’s Puhi subdivision from Dec. 22 to Jan. 30 for public works projects, with detours and property access maintained.

Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith due to "serious professional misconduct," though specific details remain undisclosed. Smith's attorney is disputing the decision.

Multiple overnight outages knocked out power to roughly 1,560 Central Oʻahu customers and smaller windward outages were blamed on lightning. Hawaiian Electric crews worked through the night to restore service.

Hawaii introduced electric buses at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, aiming to replace the diesel fleet by 2030 for sustainability and cost savings.

Maui Police released a photo asking the public to identify a man who may have witnessed a Dec. 7 assault in Kihei. Detectives want video or tips shared with Detective Kamuela Mawae.

State officials are issuing paper leases for undeveloped homestead lots to move thousands on a decades‑long waitlist; the move offers quick relief but revives old doubts.

State leaders in Hawai‘i announce airport travel enhancements, including the fully digital Akamai Arrival form, new wayfinding apps, live parking info, and future security checkpoint renovations to streamline holiday travel.