A residential building in Waipio caught fire on December 18; HFD responded swiftly, extinguished the blaze, and no occupants were injured. The cause is under investigation.

Washington State Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting died on duty when struck by a vehicle while investigating an accident. She was a dedicated officer and former Army National Guard member.

Kaua'i celebrated its Water Conservationists of the Year, praising GoFarm Hawai'i and Iwikua for their sustainable water use practices in agriculture.

Registration for the 2026 Spring Basketball League opens December 29 and closes January 9; eligible are fifth to eighth graders, with games at Kalāheo Gym. Forms available online.

A Justice Department memo and Education Department review put University of Hawaiʻi Native Hawaiian programs and roughly $12.3M in federal grants at risk.

Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings his Holidays In Hawaiʻi show to the MACC, mixing new holiday recordings with island favorites and notable guests.

Honolulu-based Trinity Investments bought The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona, a 240-key lifestyle hotel acquired with Partners Group. The price was not disclosed and the deal is Trinity’s third European buy.

Honolulu police are asking for help finding a 34-year-old man accused of taking a woman's Mercedes in Kapolei. The vehicle is a white 2015 Mercedes‑Benz C‑Class (plate TZA201); no injuries were reported.

Thunderstorms forecast for central Hawaii, including Oahu and Maui County, are moving northward, with rain and southerly winds expected throughout the weekend. Trade winds and showers to follow early next week.

A threatening message was found on a wall at James Campbell High in Ewa Beach; Honolulu police are investigating while the school kept classes in session.

A multi-vehicle collision on H-1 Freeway in Kapolei, Oahu, resulted in serious injuries to four people, including two children. The lanes were closed for over 3 hours.

Waipahu's Walmart hosted a community holiday event with police and civil servants fostering public camaraderie, highlighted by an officer gifting a PS5 to a local student.

JINYA Ramen Bar at Ward Village will shut Feb. 9, 2026, and about 86 employees are listed for layoff in a state notice issued earlier this month. The location opened in late 2022.