Immersion classrooms have doubled in number while certified Kaiapuni teachers remain in short supply, prompting petitions, protests and a debate over how to train more kumu. Parents in Pearl City are among those pushing for local middle- and high-school options.

Community volunteers transformed the Kalanimoku Building's parking garage with a colorful mural, turning a maintenance task into an artistic initiative.

Honolulu breaks ground on Kūhiō Park Low Rises and Homes, a project aimed at providing 304 affordable housing units with amenities like playgrounds and community gardens.

A man fired a gun multiple times during a family dispute in Waianae, Oahu; no one was injured, and police arrested him for multiple firearm-related offenses.

Hawai‘i's Governor extends New Year greetings and reaffirms commitment to tackle key issues like housing, healthcare, homelessness, and climate change in a statement.

Honolulu Police responded to 592 fireworks-related calls on New Year's Eve, arresting two individuals. Officers worked through holidays to ensure safety and law compliance.

Hawaiʻi updates parentage laws for LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, effective Jan. 1, 2026, with Act 298 replacing gendered terms and simplifying parental recognition.

Officials warn fake websites built on the codify.inc domain are impersonating Hawaiʻi agencies to steal logins and personal data.

Honolulu Police seek help finding Francis Hawkins and urge people with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300 or use anonymous online tips.

Homeowners in Hawaiian Paradise Park voted to halt a mailbox-park project after workers uncovered a lava tube and ancestral remains at the site. The move pauses one of four mailbox parks and sets up state review.

Hawaii public schools now count more than 16,200 English learners as Chuukese becomes the top home language. The DOE says testing and staffing changes are driving the shift.

The Hawaii Police are investigating the drowning of a Japanese tourist, Kan Ogoshi, after a cliff jumping incident at South Point. No foul play is suspected.

Shift to trade winds in Honolulu is expected, aiding in dispersing New Year's firework smoke. A weak frontal band might increase showers on Friday, with cooler weather on the weekend. High Surf Advisory issued due to a large northwest swell.