Hawaii is set for serene weather and possible strong surf this week, with light winds and limited rain forecasted by the NWS; travelers expect mostly clear skies, and mariners may see rough seas.

Live webcams and local video show lava spilling from Kīlauea and ash plumes rising over Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park as USGS monitors conditions.

Capitol Modern's free First Friday event on December 5 offers art, culture, and community with tributes, performances, and a pop-up market from 5:00–9:00 PM.

Kauaʻi's first Coral Restoration Nursery has started with efforts to propagate and restore local coral species, signaling a boost for marine ecosystem health.

Police seek public assistance to find Kaiea'aukanani'i Grabow, a missing 15-year-old from Hilo since November 15, 2025. She may still be in the Hilo area.

Honolulu police are searching for a 53-year-old suspect wanted in an Oct. 25 hammer attack in Kalihi. Authorities say he is armed and dangerous.

Hawaii and UNLV are set to clash at Allegiant Stadium with significant Mountain West championship implications, as both teams are tied in the conference standings. The game also has personal resonance for Hawaii players with Las Vegas roots.

A Hilo man is charged with terrorist threatening and other offenses after a road rage incident involving a firearm and subsequent chase and confrontation with police.

A 38-year-old was arrested after a 53-year-old was stabbed outside the Pūnāwai Rest Stop in Kalihi; police say charges are pending as the investigation continues.

The DOJ has filed a motion against Hawaii's Green Fee, an 11% surcharge on cruise passengers for environmental protection, arguing it infringes on federal authority.

The Maui Police Department's MMEU provided aid to the houseless at Kalama Park, including health services, essential items, and information on public assistance.

Diamond Head Market & Grill has teamed with chef Jason Peel for a breakfast refresh, adding pork hash, "sneaky" fried rice, new pancakes and a Thanksgiving plate. Locals may start lining up earlier.

Allegations that groundwater was tapped without permission have reignited disputes over who controls West Maui’s scarce water as drought and rebuilding collide.