A 14-year-old on an electric motorcycle was seriously injured after a collision in Kapolei; a 32-year-old woman's car struck him while turning. Officials say speed, drugs, or alcohol were not factors.

The County of Maui announces Thanksgiving closures and schedule changes for county offices, pools, landfills, and the recycling center, with trash pickup and Maui Bus operating normally.

The Kūhiō Highway makai lane in Kauai has reopened ahead of Thanksgiving after emergency stabilization work, with more closures expected as the project continues until Spring 2025.

Hawaii's DLIR is launching a new Unemployment Insurance Call Center on Nov. 25, 2024, and a web inquiry form on Dec. 19, 2024, to improve user experience and efficiency, including multi-language support.

Sewer rehabilitation work is scheduled in 'Ele'ele, Kauai on Nov. 26-27, which may cause minor traffic disruptions. No lane closures, but delays are expected.

The Women's Community Correctional Center in Kailua opened a new fitness center called "Ho‘ōla" to promote the well-being and rehabilitation of its inmates.

A female hiker in her 50s suffered an injury on the Maili Pillbox Trail, prompting a swift rescue operation by the Honolulu Fire Department, including an airlift evacuation.

Honolulu is considering a merger between EMS and HFD to address staff shortages and high call volumes, with a task force proposed to study the potential consolidation.

An injured hiker was airlifted from Sunset Pillbox Trail by the Honolulu Fire Department after being unable to descend due to injury. Emergency services took over care post-rescue.

Maui County is set to acquire new land for waste disposal, including wildfire debris, through a conditional agreement with Nan, Inc., pending council approval.

University of Hawaii athletic director Craig Angelos is expected to be dismissed as of December 1, with a department-wide meeting set to discuss the leadership transition.

Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii is laying off nearly 200 employees as it stops managing its warehousing and distribution, focusing on local production and manufacturing instead.

Avian flu outbreak at a Wahiawa sanctuary in Hawaii leads to the death of over 70 birds, the first such incident in the state, prompting urgent calls for bird quarantine.