Kaua‘i firefighters extinguished a fire at an aquaculture facility, with no injuries reported. The blaze was managed with the aid of a new 4x4 Water Tanker. Damages are estimated at $144,000; the cause is under investigation.

Honolulu and neighboring islands brace for a wet weather front, with moderate to heavy showers and possible thunderstorms, while the east may remain more stable. Improving conditions expected towards the weekend.

AI developed by IfA researchers accurately maps the Sun's magnetic field in 3D, improving understanding and forecasting of solar events affecting Earth.

A 74-year-old woman was hit by a garbage truck in Kalihi and taken to a hospital after being treated for abrasions, officials said.

Honolulu grappler Teshya Noelani Alo, a 2014 cadet world champion turned stunt performer, will make her ONE Championship debut against Helena Crevar on the Jan. 23–24 card. The booking caps a breakout year on the mats and a move into on‑screen work.

Kuilei Cliffs volunteers say irrigation lines faltered late last month, leaving new plantings brown while the city and utilities weigh short‑term compromises and longer‑term fixes.

A Maui judge denied a defense motion to dismiss charges against retired battalion chief Shawn Rogers, keeping a reindicted case alive after an earlier grand‑jury dismissal. The case remains scheduled for pretrial proceedings next month.

A donor‑funded modular fire station in Olowalu has filed permits and could open in 2026, backers say, promising quicker responses and potential insurance savings.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department reminds residents to apply for firecracker permits before New Year's Eve; the process is now fully online, with validation required at its headquarters.

Lukas Nelson and Paul Simon will play Lōkahi at the MACC on Jan. 10, with proceeds supporting Housing for Healthcare and Maui’s healthcare workforce.

Maui’s housing market cooled in November as sales and median prices dipped, while listings rose and homes sat longer on the market.

A Maui man with prior felonies was sentenced to over three years for possessing explosive powder after homemade fireworks led to a police search and the discovery of further illegal items.

Hawai‘i Island's Kona Community Policing Section partners with local entities for a food drive to combat food insecurity, inviting the public to donate on December 12.