A 15-year-old reported missing from a Memphis facility was located in Honolulu and taken into custody; authorities are coordinating her return to Tennessee.

Mock drills in Kula and neighborhood workshops taught residents to assess defensible space and the hard decisions firefighters make when wildland fires threaten homes. Community groups and crews are pushing cleanup and home-hardening across Maui.

A 65-year-old man was killed after being struck at the Hale Wai Vista driveway in Waianae; police say the driver fled west on Farrington Highway. HPD is investigating.

Honolulu Police conducted raids on illegal gambling operations, seizing machines and cash, and making arrests for promotion of gambling and outstanding warrants.

Kainoa K. Santos was charged with first-degree arson after a fire in a Pepe‘ekeō apartment complex; bail is at $100,000. No injuries reported, with damages estimated at $1.15 million.

Hawai'i Police and HIPAL to host a community cleanup and fun day with Miss Orchid Isle Teen on December 28 in Hōnaunau, featuring entertainment and community service credits.

East Maui residents discuss water management priorities amid drought at workshops aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability and infrastructure improvements.

A woman was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Waikiki; the details of the accident, including whether she was in a crosswalk, remain unclear.

The Housing Agency announced National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week for Nov 16-22 and will hold a proclamation ceremony and related community events.

The Lahaina Community Meeting tomorrow, at 5:30 p.m. will address wildfire recovery efforts and include multiple agencies providing updates and information.

Iolani won their fifth HHSAA girls volleyball championship with a 3-0 victory, while Kapaa became the first Kauai school to win a title after a 5-set match.

Honolulu weather sees less showers as a weather system moves away, with a new system expected to bring trade wind showers by the weekend.

Oahu's historic Boettcher Estate at Kalama Beach Park is scheduled for a roof reconstruction in January 2026, aiming to preserve its design and address wear on its cedar shingles.