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.

A DOE‑lab ETIPP report finds shallow geothermal and seawater cooling could cool Oahu buildings and ease peak energy demand.

A 37-year-old motorcyclist died after a head-on crash on Kunia Road in Waipahu, marking Oʻahu’s 77th traffic fatality of 2025.

The ACIP has decided not to automatically recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a move opposed by the WCHA and other health organizations due to potential public health setbacks.

Honolulu is set to experience varied weather including trade wind showers and drier conditions, with increased showers later in the week and potential minor coastal flooding during high tides.

Captain Roylen Valera of the Hawaiʻi Police Department was honored by the Hawaiʻi County Council and the State Senate for his 28 years of service and community engagement.

Federal complaint alleges Waimanalo coach produced explicit videos of a teen he coached.

KWXX and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense rerouted Hilo radio around Mauna Loa so Kaʻū and South Kona can receive emergency broadcasts. The move fills long-standing coverage gaps on the Big Island.