Unionized caregivers at Hale Nani staged a picket in Makiki, accusing management of slashing hours and leaving residents with reduced daily care.

An armed man on Maui was shot by police after he opened fire and ignored their commands, with no officers injured. The suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

Locally owned Lotus Cafe opened a new Kailua Town location on Hekili Street, bringing its Kaimuki-style coffee and scratch-made menu to Windward Oahu.

Maui PD's Mobile Medical Education Unit offers services at Kalama Park to assist the houseless, including mental health, wound care, and aid with insurance and SNAP.

Maui doctor Gerhardt Konig faces charges of attempted murder of his wife, with a motion to dismiss the case based on prosecutorial misconduct and insufficient evidence.

Hawai'i Department of Transportation is addressing Līhu‘e Airport's parking issues by upgrading an employee overflow lot to add 117 new stalls, which will free up space for the public.

The statewide unemployment rate fell to 2.2% in November while Maui’s not-seasonally-adjusted rate was 2.6%, with mixed job gains across construction, government and hospitality.

The Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi's 15th annual Music and Book Sale in mid-January offers various items to benefit public libraries, with opportunities for volunteering.

Nearly 400 plants and hundreds of pounds of marijuana were seized in Ocean View; a 42-year-old man faces multiple felony counts and was held on $505,000 bail.

The University of Hawaiʻi men's volleyball team had two dominant straight-set victories over NJIT, with stellar performances from players like Quintin Greenidge. The team attracted a large fan turnout and is preparing for future games.

Nālani Kanakaʻole, a fifth‑generation kumu hula who taught chant and pre‑contact hula for nearly seven decades, has died at 79. Her family and Hālau o Kekuhi will announce memorial plans.

Kaua'i Police Activities League is accepting registrations for its 2026 flag football season to promote positive growth in youth through sports. Volunteer coaches are also sought.

Hawaiian Airlines announced a $600 million investment to enhance travel experiences, including airport, in-flight upgrades, and invest in community and environmental initiatives.