The Maui Humane Society is urgently seeking fosters for animals ahead of New Year's Eve due to capacity issues and expected intake surge.

Officer Severo Ines Jr. was honored as Officer of the Quarter by HISSPA for his dedication to traffic safety, citing his arrests of motorists for excessive speeding on Hawai‘i Island.

Hawaii men's basketball triumphed over Charlotte with a 78-61 win, advancing to the Diamond Head Classic semifinals, led by Gytis Nemeiksa and Marcus Greene's combined 46 points.

The National Weather Service forecasts stable weather with light winds and potential showers for Hawaii, alongside High Surf Warnings due to strong Pacific swells.

The Hawaiʻi State Archives exhibit documents from the Pacific War Memorial Commission, highlighting efforts to commemorate WWII casualties, funding challenges, and the role of community support, including a fundraiser by Elvis Presley.

The Hawaii Rainbow Wahine set defensive records in a 56-15 basketball win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, holding them to a low scoring and field-goal percentage.

Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a structure fire in Kealakekua. The fire caused the closure of Māmalahoa Highway, with no injuries reported. The cause is unknown, and authorities are seeking information.

The Maui County Council approves the expansion of the Central Maui Landfill and the creation of a new disposal site, purchasing land for $4 million to manage waste and debris from a wildfire.

Honolulu police are probing an attempted murder in Waimanalo, where a 26-year-old was critically injured during a fight that escalated from a karaoke bar to a nearby fast-food outlet.

Classes at Farrington High resume after an accidental shooting injured a guard. The incident was non-threatening to the school, and no arrests have been made. Enhanced security measures are in place.

Jose Elias Camacho was sentenced to 12 years for trafficking fatal fentanyl on Maui, U.S. Attorney's Office reports. After a guilty plea, the 34-year-old admitted selling laced pills leading to a death.

The NWS in Honolulu forecasts strong trade winds and showers in eastern Hawaii, with a Wind Advisory for some areas and a Gale Warning for marine zones. Conditions are expected to improve over the weekend.

Luigi Mangione's arrest in connection with the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shocks friends in Hawaiʻi, who remember him as compassionate and struggling with back pain.