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.

Stable, dry weather is expected in Honolulu, with some windward showers and light winds. A high surf warning continues, but no critical fire conditions are forecast.

The Shop With a Cop event in West Hawai‘i offered 50 underprivileged children a chance to shop with law enforcement officers using donated $100 gift cards. The community-focused event aims to foster positive interactions between youth and police.

Diane Ako, a former news anchor, has joined the Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services as its new Communications Officer to enhance public and media relations.

A homeowner in Hawaii alerted police of suspicious activity, resulting in the arrest of Michael Anderson for property and drug crimes after he was found hiding in a vehicle.

Desmond Kekahuna was convicted of attempted murder and assault after attacking a woman and a bystander at a Walmart.

The National Weather Service predicts a dry start to the week for Honolulu, with stable conditions and lighter trade winds leading to afternoon clouds and possible showers, particularly in interior and leeward areas.

An inflammatory comment at a Honolulu City Council meeting referred to the Hawaiian language as "dead," sparking widespread rebuke and standing up for the language's vitality and cultural importance.

The Coast Guard rescued five people after their vessel capsized off Kauai, stressing the vital importance of wearing life jackets and being prepared at sea.

Maui property owners must meet a December 31 deadline to claim property tax exemptions for 2025, as announced by the County of Maui. Late submissions will not be accepted, and certain categories require annual filings.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's English Department selected "future" as Hawaii's Word of the Year for 2024, reflecting a mix of hope and concern for what lies ahead.