Hawaiʻi allocates $1M for Carbon Smart Program grants, supporting sustainable land management and carbon sequestration projects across various islands and entities.

The Honolulu Fire Department reported extinguishing a significant fire at a Waipahu residence which required 43 personnel. No occupants were harmed, and an investigation is ongoing.

John B. Stancil was sentenced to 20 years for his role in a racketeering conspiracy with the Miske Enterprise, including chemical attacks and murder plots.

Hawai'i police charged a Pāhoa man, Guy M. Nobriga, with firearms and drug offenses after reports of gunshots and a traffic stop revealed a stolen gun and drugs in his car.

A lawsuit led by Attorney General Anne Lopez and 21 states' attorneys general targets the Trump Administration for reducing research funding, which may jeopardize medical and public health research.

The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine softball team swept a doubleheader, improving to a 3-0 record, with key players contributing to victories over Saint Louis and Southern Indiana.

The death of Ray Donnell Worrells, after a crash in Waikoloa, has been attributed to a medical condition, not the accident.

Honolulu Police conducted a raid on an illegal gambling operation, seizing 11 machines and cash from a game room on Democrat Street, supported by several law enforcement divisions.

Hawaii police are investigating an incident near Konawaena High School where a reported firearm in an SUV led to four arrests and a school lockdown, though it may have been a construction tool.

Volunteers are invited to help with dune restoration at Haycraft Beach Park on February 12, planting native species and learning about coastal ecosystem resilience.

HDOT announces lane closures in Lahaina for sewer line installation and paving related to affordable housing project.

The University of Hawaiʻi Community Design Center completed a study, "Breaking Cycles," proposing reforms and new designs for the Oʻahu Community Correctional Center focused on rehabilitation and restorative justice.

Efforts are underway to remove the stranded sailboat Hula Girl from a Maui marine conservation district, with authorities coordinating with the owner for a safe salvage amid concerns of reef damage and trespassing incidents.