Hawaii's DOCARE is enforcing laws to prevent the illegal burning of Christmas trees on the sacred Kāne‘ohe Bay sandbar, Ahu o Laka, to protect cultural and environmental integrity.

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green, also a physician, is visiting Washington to discuss Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s nomination for Health Secretary, offering his medical and policy expertise.

Road closures for tree trimming in Wailua and Kapa‘a are scheduled from January 6-13, with partial lane closures and no parking allowed in work zones.

The National Weather Service forecasts persistent trade wind weather with increased windward showers for Honolulu, while northwest swells may bring high surf, and volcanic activity on the Big Island could lead to vog.

A fire in Wainiha, Kaua‘i, near Kūhiō Highway is being fought by firefighters. The blaze is currently inaccessible. Road closures are in effect and officials are monitoring the situation.

Mark Zuckerberg clarifies that a large underground space on his Kauai property is a storm shelter, not a doomsday bunker, as reported by Business Insider.

Two Kauaʻi families received new homes through the DHHL, celebrated by local officials and highlighting NAHASDA's role in providing affordable housing.

The NWS forecasts breezy trade winds for Hawaii, with a weather shift expected mid-week, and potential for enhanced showers and snow on high peaks early next week.

Landon McNamara won the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, surfing 40-foot waves and scoring a perfect wave, concluding a historic event with notable competitors.

The Honolulu Weather Forecast predicts trade winds and brief showers in Hawaii through Wednesday, with a cold front approaching to calm the winds later in the week. Kilauea Volcano has erupted, and high surf conditions persist.

The Maui District Highways office will be closed on Dec. 26th and 27th for electrical work, but services will still be available by phone. The office will reopen on Dec. 30th.

The annual Heroes and Helpers event brought festive joy to disadvantaged children in Hilo, with various law enforcement agencies and Catholic Charities providing $125 gift cards for holiday shopping.

Hawai'i's DAGS and DCCA engaged in a friendly blood donation competition, each collecting 39 pints for the Blood Bank of Hawai'i during the holiday season's high-demand period.