Hawaiʻi County has bought and protected an 81‑acre estuary north of Hilo and placed stewardship with a local fishing association. The purchase locks in access, habitat protections and a management plan funded by public conservation dollars.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire in Hanalei involving a storage tent and an adjacent container, with no injuries reported.

Kaua'i will test its emergency notification system on January 26 to improve communication during emergencies. Residents enrolled will receive test alerts via mobile, landlines, or email.

Daisy Hartsfield is appointed by Hawaii Governor Josh Green as the State Representative for House District 36, bringing her local experience and diverse professional background to the role.

The Wall That Heals arrives at UH West Oʻahu Jan. 14–19 with 24/7 viewing, an opening ceremony and on-site veteran resources. The traveling replica brings names and local history to Kapolei.

Feral roosters are still roaming a HECO‑owned lot off the Ala Wai as the city and a contracted vendor set traps amid a spike in complaints. Neighbors want faster action.

Logan Quintal, 20, from Hilo, died in a single-vehicle crash. His Jeep hit a rock pile and overturned. An autopsy is pending. Speed, alcohol, or drugs aren't considered factors.

Erosion has pushed ocean waters within 25 feet of the Pa'ia Youth & Cultural Center. Leaders unveiled plans for a raised, privately funded $12M replacement on county land.

HPD warns of lane closures and shuttle drop‑offs on Kahala Avenue for the Sony Open next Saturday. Expect detours, limited local access and free shuttle service.

The University of Hawaiʻi says it engaged with threat actors to obtain a decryption tool after an August ransomware attack that exposed cancer‑study participant data.

A passenger who stepped out after a wreck was robbed at gunpoint in Ocean View Estates; police say two suspects fled in a gray pickup and are asking neighbors for tips.

A Pāhoa couple was charged with sexual assault and child abuse after a six-month investigation; the suspects are also linked to child pornography production.

Hawaiʻi flags were at half-staff to honor Rep. Doug LaMalfa, directed by the President and implemented by Governor Green, marking his passing and service.