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.

Kekaha Road in Hawaii will have one-lane closure from Akialoa to Amakihi Road, Jan. 23-24, for resurfacing work by Maui Kupono Builders, affecting local traffic.

Block, Inc. faces a joint crackdown by the DCCA and 47 states for BSA/AML violations, incurring an $80 million penalty and must review its compliance program.

The Kona Community Policing Section and HI-PAL are hosting the 3rd annual HI-PAL Outrigger Canoe Regatta with local canoe clubs for teens on March 22, 2025.

The Kaua‘i Police Department issued a notice advising drone operators to follow FAA regulations for safe flying, emphasizing no local permission is needed, and recommending the use of the B4UFLY App to check for airspace restrictions.

Kaua‘i Fire Department controlled a brush fire near Salt Pond Beach Park, with no threat to structures or injuries, involving multiple teams and equipment. Visitors were advised to evacuate as a precaution.

Nurses at The Queen's Medical Center reached a tentative deal with management, avoiding a planned strike by securing a proposed salary increase of 13% over three years. The agreement awaits ratification.

Hawai'i Police's South Kohala Community Policing Section invites the public to "Coffee with a Cop" on January 17, 2025, at the Kohala Coffee Company to foster dialogue and community ties.

The Aloha United Way hosted a Nonprofit Resource Fair at Windward Mall to connect the community with various support services and promote their partner agencies.

Kaua‘i consolidates bird conservation efforts into a single facility, as approved by the Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources, in an effort to protect endangered species.

Nighttime guardrail work on Honoapi‘ilani Highway's Pali Tunnel will result in alternating traffic flow and potential delays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting Jan. 13.

Kaua‘i Police Activities League (K-PAL) opens registration for its 2025 flag football season, offering free participation to kids of all school ages and seeking volunteer coaches.