The Kaua‘i Cultural Programs and Events Grant application period begins on December 1 with a $140,000 fund pool and offers grants from $5,000 to $15,000 to enhance the island’s culture.

Hawai‘i launches a trauma-informed certification program for state employees, aiming to foster resilience and better workplace culture, with a future focus on childhood trauma prevention.

Kicker Kansei Matsuzawa and freshman QB Micah Alejado headline Hawaii’s postseason haul, with Matsuzawa a Lou Groza finalist and Alejado named Mountain West Freshman of the Year.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department put out a fire at Thrifty Mini Mart in Kekaha, with no injuries reported and damages estimated at $308,000; the cause is under investigation.

Honolulu experiences stable, dry weather with light winds, anticipating an increase in showers and trade winds later in the week.

WHOI researchers have been playing recordings of healthy reef soundscapes off Maui to see whether 'reef music' can encourage coral larvae to settle on degraded reefs.

Two women were hospitalized after a canoe flipped at Pokai Bay in Waianae. Emergency crews treated three people at the scene; one person declined transport.

A $500,000 donation from the Murray ʻohana will help fund Imua's inclusive preschool at the Will Smith Imua Discovery Garden and push the nonprofit closer to its $10M goal.

Honolulu Police arrested a 43-year-old man for assaulting an officer after he disrupted emergency services and attacked a driver in Waiʻanae. No pedestrian-vehicle collision occurred, contrary to initial reports.

Maui County announces temporary closures for maintenance and staff training, affecting county offices, aquatic centers, and the ʻĪao Theater parking lot.

Helping Hands Hawai‘i launched the Good Neighbor Fund in Honolulu with a $125,000 goal to help families pay rent, utilities and cover holiday needs amid rising demand.

Honolulu forecast predicts dry, stable weather with weak winds and minimal rain until mid-week when a front may bring rain and humidity; no strong trade winds expected.

A Puna man was sentenced to 25 years for killing a man and assaulting a woman with a pipe shotgun and setting a car on fire.