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.

Hawai‘i Island sees a decrease in DUI arrests with 849 this year, down from 902 the previous year, and notable reductions in fatal crashes and fatalities.

Todd English will cook a five-course, truffle-forward tasting at The Ritz‑Carlton Maui on Jan. 10 with wine pairings and kamaʻāina pricing.

A downtown Honolulu holiday drive handed out more than 500 gifts and four tons of food, with buses bringing families from Kalihi and Mayor Wright Homes.

Maui officials lifted water conservation restrictions following wastewater pump station repairs, urging continued prudent use and progressing with cleanup after a recent spill.

A 24‑year‑old former Bank of Hawaii teller was indicted after prosecutors say she embezzled roughly $44,000 from customer accounts, including two seniors.