A man from Ohio, Garret Khrapovch Stanislav, drowned in Kona after being overpowered by rough waves. Police and rescuers responded but could not save him.

A new comfort station funded by Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana is coming to Hā‘ena State Park, including cultural safeguards and plans to ease parking during construction.

Maui Emergency Management Agency warns against trespassing in Lahaina's off-limits areas, stressing the importance of respecting boundaries and posted signs for safety and legal reasons.

Maui's Fifth Street courts at Lānaʻi Park will close from Jan 27 - Aug 31, 2025, for renovations, including resurfacing and new equipment. Other park areas will remain open.

The Honolulu Police Department warns about scammers posing as officers demanding payment for fake warrants and advises the public to report such incidents.

Hawaii's HIHP urges Maui wildfire survivors to apply for housing assistance before the January 15, 2025 deadline. Late applications are accepted until March 17, 2025, for extenuating circumstances.

Hawaii's DOH reports a 25% increase in students behind on school immunizations, with 21% not up-to-date, raising concerns about disease outbreak risks.

A 51-year-old Illinois woman was rescued from Kaua‘i's Awawapuhi Trail after a leg injury, with firefighters completing the mission on foot due to cloud coverage.

The Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works will be closed on January 13 and 14 for relocation to renovated offices, resuming operations on January 15.

Officer Kaleb Caves of Hilo received the Haweo Award for exceptional property crime solving, including recovering a stolen vehicle and linking a truck to multiple thefts.

An investigation by DLNR DOCARE is underway in Mākaha Valley, O‘ahu after a juvenile was injured in a shooting related to hunting. The scene is secure and the public is not at risk.

A 74-year-old man died after his vehicle hit a rock wall in Waikoloa, with police initiating a coroner's inquest into the second traffic fatality of the year.

The National Weather Service forecasts a shift in Honolulu's weather with reduced trade winds, leading to sea breezes by day and land breezes by night, along with potential isolated showers and new swells affecting maritime activities.