A Honolulu patient’s denied claim highlights a wider pullback by insurers and federal payers. Advocates and lawmakers in Hawaiʻi are racing to protect access.

The ninth annual Keep it Kaimukī event celebrated Small Business Saturday with shopping, entertainment, and community engagement, positively impacting local businesses and highlighting the importance of local spending.

Stable weather expected in Honolulu with a high-pressure ridge present, minimal showers, and gentle winds, alongside high surf and small craft advisories.

Kunane Dreier receives the Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award for his influential work in HIV/AIDS services in Hawai‘i. The ceremony takes place on World AIDS Day at Honolulu's Church of Crossroads.

PGV wants to repower its Pāhoa plant, lifting capacity from 41 MW to 46 MW; the state DOH will hold a public hearing Dec. 8 and is accepting comments through Dec. 12. The repower would replace older units with three higher‑capacity converters.

Waikīkī's Duke’s restaurant plans to open a new location in West Oʻahu, as part of a new entertainment and cultural hotspot, creating up to 200 jobs, with a target opening in 2028.

Hawaii Island Police note a 4.49% drop in DUI arrests year-to-date, with 16 cases this week. Major crashes increased by 1.57%, with DUIs highest in Kona. Fatal crashes fell by 28%.

The Hawaii Police are searching for a missing and endangered 35-year-old man named Aubrey Badon-Babas, last seen on Plumeria Street who may need medical assistance.

Residents of Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae in Hawaiʻi are moving to a new farm village thanks to over $10M in donations, aiming for self-sufficiency and permanent housing.

Hawaiʻi DOH detected measles virus in Maui wastewater samples collected Nov. 18; lab results show a wild (non‑vaccine) strain. No suspected cases have been identified and officials urge up‑to‑date MMR vaccination.

The 25th Annual Waimea Light Parade on Dec. 20, 2025, begins at 6:15 p.m. Streets will close from 5-8:15 p.m. Local bus schedules will adjust for the event.

Former Ocean Safety chief John Titchen is back on the shortlist to lead Honolulu lifeguards, setting up a high-stakes public hearing in early December.

An 84-year-old woman from Kula died after a car crash on Maui; she was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to her injuries the following day. The incident is under investigation.