Hawaii will test its Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System on January 2, 2025, at 11:45 a.m., as part of emergency preparedness measures. The sirens will emit a steady tone for one minute, accompanied by a test of the Emergency Alert System.

Maui County's Department of Parks and Recreation is now accepting permit applications for summer events, with a specific window for league and school program applications, available via email or in-person drop-offs.

Volunteers and staff conducted the annual Christmas Bird Count in Hawai‘i, focusing on endangered forest birds at Pu’u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve, as part of a global conservation effort.

A Nye County deputy and his K9, Zeus, narrowly escaped a house fire, losing personal property but receiving significant community support for recovery.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, prompting increased alert levels and a special weather statement due to light ashfall in nearby areas. The eruption started around 2:30 a.m. following increased seismic activity.

E. coli was detected in a water sample from Tripler Army Medical Center, leading to the shutdown and disinfection of Water Well #2; subsequent samples have tested negative for the bacteria.

Surfers and fans prepare for the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, as Waimea Bay Beach Park expects huge waves and crowds, with safety and logistics outlined for the event.

The NWS announces changing weather in Honolulu with light winds and a cold front, leading to variable conditions, strong swells, and advisories for mariners and beachgoers.

Kaua‘i Housing Agency is accepting grant applications to help the homeless; submissions are due by January 31, 2025, with webinars and Q&A sessions for applicants.

Kaua‘i firefighters quickly put out a 3-acre brush fire near Halaulani Road, Kalihiwai, with no injuries or structural damage reported. Multiple units, including aerial support, collaborated to extinguish the blaze in about three hours.

Hawai‘i DOT seeks to declare a traffic emergency on Kamehameha V Highway on Moloka‘i due to severe erosion, with a public meeting scheduled for community input.

Maui County announces holiday closures for various offices and services on Christmas and New Year's Day; essential services like trash pickup and Maui Bus will operate as usual.

The weather forecast for Honolulu predicts a calm pattern with light showers, steady and dry conditions, and lighter winds into the coming weekend. A High Surf Warning is in effect for some shores.