Maui County finalized a $9.5M purchase of the Wailuku Executive Center to consolidate prosecutors into a single downtown office.

The Maui Beach Ballroom was shut down by Hawai‘i's DOH due to a severe cockroach infestation found during an inspection. Operations are halted until the issue is resolved and a follow-up inspection confirms cleanliness.

The SFCA will hold its Board of Commissioners meeting on January 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in person or via Zoom to discuss grants and artwork for Hawaii's culture.

The CDC's Acting Director revised the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, cutting back vaccines recommended for U.S. children, against the AAP's stance.

Leah Bannister, 40, died after an altercation in Kawaihae that police have reclassified as a homicide. Investigators say a man was arrested and later released pending review.

The Protect Kahoolawe 'Ohana marked 50 years of activism to stop military bombings on Kahoolawe, focusing on engaging the next generation in stewardship and cultural preservation.

The Kaua'i Bus offers 100 free Hōlomua Transit Cards, each with $5 credit, to promote two new bus services on Kauaʻi. Available first-come, first-served from January 5.

Hawai'i enhances clean energy access with $18 million in GEMS loans, targeting nonprofits, small businesses, and rural health centers, as federal solar incentives end.

Honolulu expects severe weather due to a kona low, with forecasts warning of thunderstorms, heavy rains, and flash flooding across Hawaii. A Flood Watch is in effect, and strong winds may impact travel and sea conditions.

Honolulu's ENV introduced a new $11 million UV disinfection system at the Kailua Wastewater Plant, enhancing ocean water safety and reducing chemical use.

A 33-year-old man died after his speeding vehicle hit a fence in Kalaeloa, Oahu, in the year's first road fatality; a passenger was seriously injured.

Two men were hospitalized after separate moped crashes in Honolulu on New Year's Day, with one crash near the airport and another involving an 18-year-old and a parked car.

The Schaefer Portrait Challenge exhibit arrives at Capitol Modern: the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum, featuring a diverse collection of Hawaiian portraits from various islands and artists.