Honolulu installed an extra debris boom in the Ala Wai Canal to improve storm preparation and prevent rubbish from reaching the ocean, an initiative by DLNR, HDOT, and local agencies.

A severe winter low is set to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, and possible thunderstorms to Hawaii, with the NWS issuing multiple weather advisories.

A 23-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in Līhu‘e; he received CPR from passersby but was pronounced dead at the hospital. Speed and weather are suspected factors.

Hawai'i's new Fisheries Management Area in Maunalua Bay aims to balance conservation with fishing traditions, introducing restrictions on certain species and night spearfishing to protect fish stocks.

The Hawaiian Islands are expected to experience widespread showers, cool breezes, and potential severe weather including heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, as a cold front and a weak trough approach, with conditions worsening midweek.

Honolulu anticipates varied weather, with the National Weather Service predicting trade winds, isolated storms, and potential heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding, especially on the Big Island.

Hawaii's DCAB introduced a new optional sign to promote respectful use of van-accessible parking spaces, aiming to improve accessibility for vehicles with ramps or lifts.

Honolulu unveils the eighteenth 'kauhale' initiative, Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu, providing housing support for the homeless, including veterans, aiming to transition them to permanent housing.

Honolulu police report an increase in DUI arrests, with 23 drivers caught in one week, although traffic accidents and fatalities show a downward trend. Increased enforcement and checkpoints continue.

The NWS forecasts a calmer wind pattern and a wetter weather trend for Hawaii, with increased potential for rain and shifts in wind from Friday into next week.

HFD searches for two missing swimmers at Ke Iki Beach, suspends operations at night, and resumes at first light, with support from Honolulu Ocean Safety and the U.S. Coast Guard.

HDOT updates on Kahaluʻu Roundabout construction, with work progressing toward its January 2025 completion, including paving and concrete work, despite potential delays for future enhancements.

Maui County will close offices and pools on MLK Day; however, trash collection and bus services continue. Some landfills and centers have reduced hours. Regular operations resume January 21.