Hawai‘i enhances its Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to prevent drug overdoses by integrating prescription history into patient health records, in partnership with Bamboo Health and funded by a CDC grant.

The O‘ahu Zipper Lane will remain closed during the morning rush on December 11 due to mechanical issues, prompting HDOT to advise extra travel time for westside commuters.

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Hawaii's gun licensing laws, despite interest from some justices to revisit Second Amendment rights in the future.

Residents in West Maui can recycle bulky items at a Go Green event at Lahaina Civic Center on Dec. 14, with appointments required through Mālama Maui Nui.

Kekaha roads will undergo partial closures for resurfacing from December 9 to 13, offering limited access to residents and no on-street parking in the work zones. Flaggers will guide traffic, aiming to minimize disruptions.

Increased easterly trade winds are expected in Oahu, with potential wind advisory thresholds being reached, accompanied by passing showers, especially affecting the windward and mountain areas, as well as the Big Island and Maui.

HDOT invites public comment on a noise variance for a resurfacing project on Joseph P. Leong and Kamehameha Highway, planned from 2025-01-06 to 2025-04-30, with extended work hours.

The Kaua'i Police Department is seeking help to find Brandi Titus, 44, missing from Kōloa since December 2. She is 5'5" with hazel eyes and brown hair.

Nine birds in Pearl Harbor were euthanized due to their link to a previous avian flu outbreak at a sanctuary in Wahiawa, with ongoing measures to prevent spread.

Honolulu's economic outlook for 2025 remains steady at a 2.0% growth rate, with growth in construction, real estate, and tourism. Despite some sectors still recovering, low unemployment and a rise in home sales offer positive signs.

Honolulu firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a Kalihi auto repair shop, with no injuries and limited damage. The fire, which began Monday night, was put out in less than 30 minutes. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause.

Honolulu prepares for increased rainfall and a shift in winds as a weather front approaches, possibly bringing heavier showers and thunderstorms, especially on Kauai.

Convicted crime boss Michael Miske was found dead in Honolulu's FDC. He awaited sentencing for crimes including murder, raising questions about his case's proceeds and co-defendants' futures.