Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole called the federal expansion that adds Tonga discriminatory and warned it could harm Pacific Islander families and prompt profiling.

Mālama Maunalua secured a $4.6M award to expand native‑forest, stormwater and coral restoration across Maunalua Bay, with work slated to start in early 2026.

Kaua‘i Emergency Management will canvas Anahola on Jan. 13 with door‑to‑door wildfire guidance, evacuation info and emergency alert sign‑ups.

Hale Kipa was named an inaugural grantee of the Decolonizing Wealth Project’s Youth Mental Health Fund, tapping into a $5.07M pool to expand culturally grounded care across Hawaiʻi.

DHHL's notice details a proposed housing project in Waimānalo addressing housing needs and environmental concerns, targeting renovations and new construction on Hawaiian Homestead lands.

Honolulu’s prosecutor found deadly force justified after a lengthy Keʻehi Boat Harbor barricade that ended with Christian Latimore shot and later pronounced dead. The ruling ends the criminal review while raising questions about tactics and medical care.

Honolulu faces ongoing wild weather with showers and potential thunderstorms, particularly around Kauai and Oahu, with flood watches in effect and the chance of flash flooding.

Hawai‘i's OIP reports "Zoom bombing" disruptions in virtual meetings, leading to cancellations. New guides by the ETS provide steps to secure Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings, aiming to reduce such incidents.

A federal judge dismissed the Diddy-linked civil suit that had named Maui Police Chief John Pelletier. The court said plaintiffs failed to move the case forward.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport introduces Waialua Bar & Cafe to offer local Hawaiian flavors at Terminal 1, featuring a menu with fresh sandwiches, pastries, cocktails, and local craft beer.

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen enacted Bill 9 to address housing shortages by reducing transient vacation rentals and reassigning units for long-term residential use, amid ongoing tourism and financial considerations.

Aina Haina Public Library introduced Pepper, a humanoid robot that greets patrons and teaches coding, amidst concerns over privacy and job replacement, though officials ensure no personal data is collected.

A new Hawaii-based PAC launched Saturday to back mahu and LGBTQIA+ candidates and press for state-level equality measures. Organizers named Michael Golojuch Jr. as president.