A New Year's fireworks explosion in Aliamanu resulted in fatalities and injuries, leading to arrests for reckless endangering and related charges. Authorities and the Red Cross are responding.

Honolulu Police investigate an attempted murder after a man was shot and seriously injured near Kalihi Valley Homes. Details are limited; authorities seek information.

Honolulu's Maliu Tauheluhelu received a 200-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute drugs and operating illegal gambling after pleading guilty.

A 21-year-old Puna woman is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Kurtistown, Highway 11. The 74-year-old driver was unharmed, and investigations are ongoing.

Two Ka‘ū District officers were honored by the Hawai‘i Police Department, with Officer Augustine Akiu Jr. named "Officer of the Year" and Officer Jenna Kosinski-Santos awarded "Top Enforcer."

Maui police officer Carlos Frate was indicted for violating civil rights and falsifying a report related to an incident involving misuse of a taser. He faces up to 30 years if convicted.

Kaua‘i's Agency on Elderly Affairs hosts a fraud prevention seminar for seniors with multiple partners, offering educational resources and pre-registration options.

Attorney General Anne Lopez, with 18 other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, asserting it violates the Fourteenth Amendment.

Honolulu weather forecasts a mix of heavy showers, thunderstorms, cooler temperatures, strong winds, and rough seas this week, easing into the weekend.

The Hawaii women's basketball team achieved their fifth straight win, beating CSU Bakersfield 66-37, showcasing both offensive and defensive strength.

The forecast for Hawaii includes calm trades and light showers, with a cold front potentially causing isolated thunderstorms midweek and cooler weather to follow. Marine and aviation conditions are expected to remain mostly stable.

Several West Maui parks, including Ainakea Park and Nāpili Park, are temporarily closed due to heavy rainfall, with the Lahaina Recreation Center's softball field reopening set for Jan. 22, 2025.

Residents in Leeward Oʻahu face ongoing HDOT construction, with the Maʻipalaoa Bridge nearing completion, WCEAR planning progressing, and Mākaha Bridge projects wrapping up. Lane closures and blessing ceremonies are anticipated.