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.

Two boaters were stranded after their vessel sank off Hanauma Bay; one swam to shore, the other was rescued by a jet ski and HFD, with minor injuries.

U.S. and Chinese military officials met in Honolulu this week under the MMCA to review risky naval and air encounters and plan a 2026 follow‑up.

Persistent brisk winds in Honolulu will weaken by the weekend, with some showers expected, particularly over windward and mauka areas. Conditions are favorable for aviation and marine activities, with surf elevated on north and west shores today.