The National Weather Service predicts dry conditions for Honolulu through Wednesday, but increased moisture and rain chances are expected Thursday, with light winds and minimal fire weather concerns throughout the week.

A historic building in South Kona, formerly a bowling alley, caught fire causing $1.7 million in damage and closing part of Mamalahoa Highway. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

A water main break in Aiea caused traffic delays and a temporary water outage for 40 homes. Repairs were completed overnight, with water service restored by Monday morning.

DHHL broke ground on Hale Mōʻiliʻili, a high-rise offering affordable housing exclusively for Native Hawaiian families in Honolulu with units ranging from $657 to $3,460.

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.