Three inmates escaped from a correctional facility in Hawai‘i and are at large. Police are conducting a manhunt for Clyde T. Loa, Kawai J. Pomroy, and Joseph C. Fernandez.

A Kapaa woman, Kaiaulani C. Kaiawe, faces federal charges for fraudulently obtaining funds from a rental and utility assistance program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Henry Tangitau was arrested in Pāhoa, Hawai'i, for assaulting a woman and killing her dog with a hammer. He faces multiple charges, including animal cruelty.

The Zipper Lane in O‘ahu will resume operations after mechanical issues caused a one-day shutdown. HDOT made adjustments and now assures a reliable backup system for future use.

Maui restores bus stops on the Lahaina Villager route to increase accessibility, including stops near the new FEMA housing project, with updated schedules available online and real-time tracking via an app.

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.