Honolulu forecasters warn of strong trade winds and showers focused over windward areas, with a Wind Advisory for parts and a Gale Warning for mariners. A Fire Weather Watch is also issued due to dry conditions and high winds.

Honolulu is preparing for its holiday season with a 55-foot Cook Pine tree from Aiea marking the 40th Honolulu City Lights event, which commences on December 7th.

UNITE HERE Local 5 members at five Marriott hotels in Waikiki ratified a new labor contract, affecting over 2,500 workers, addressing wages, workload, and staffing.

Firefighters extinguished a smoldering wood frame in the ductwork of Honolulu's Kapiolani Medical Center, causing no injuries. Traffic was briefly disrupted.

A snorkeler is in critical condition after being rescued from Three Tables Beach on Oahu, with two others sustaining injuries amidst strong surf conditions.

Hawai‘i Island police seek public assistance in locating 16-year-old runaway King J. Kehoe, last seen in Downtown Hilo, described as 5'7", with brown hair, hazel eyes, and weighing 125 pounds.

Maui residents are invited to comment on local playground improvements at upcoming Department of Parks and Recreation workshops.

Hawai’i police continue to search for Kelly Gravitt, missing since May 2023, and ask for public leads. Gravitt is a Purple Heart veteran last seen in Pahoa.

Hawaii announces its first girls' high school flag football season, supported by donations from the Las Vegas Raiders and other sponsors, promoting gender equity and lifelong skills.

Hilo police charged Sheldon Pagan with burglary after the community helped identify him from surveillance footage of a September incident. The public's tips led to his arrest and a $43,000 bail, while the search for a second suspect continues.

Hawai’i Island police seek public help to find two suspects who stole $165 in groceries from a Waikoloa shop on September 29. The heist was captured on surveillance, and Officer Jessica Cook is the contact for tips.

Makamae the pueo was elected 'mayor' of Honolulu Zoo, aimed at raising conservation awareness, while Jaws the tortoise became Director of Habitat Protection.

Honolulu braces for increased winds and showers as weather patterns shift, with a forecast of breezy trades and wet conditions into the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect due to higher winds.