A fire at a former poi factory in Hilo resulted in two deaths and the displacement of 28 people. Firefighters responded before 4 a.m. and extinguished the fire by 1 p.m. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

A male hiker in his 30s was rescued by the Honolulu Fire Department from the Kamaileunu Trail in Makaha after falling ill. The coordinated effort involved 18 personnel and an air evacuation.

A hiker experiencing heatstroke on Kaua‘i's Kalalau Trail was rescued by firefighters and safely transported to Princeville Airport. He declined further medical attention.

The Kīlauea Roundabout will undergo permanent striping from Dec 1-12, resulting in detours and the closure of Kolo Road access to Kūhiō Highway on weekdays.

The Judiciary's ACSB hosted a Service Fair at Kaʻahumanu Hale, helping over 150 individuals on probation connect with employment, housing, and treatment services.

Hawai‘i Energy will haul away old refrigerators and freezers for free and pay $75 — you can donate the rebate to feed hundreds of neighbors.

An HPD officer was bitten and kicked during an arrest in Waikīkī; police arrested a 60-year-old man and are seeking tips.

Hāna, Maui, is preparing for a recycling event where residents can drop off metals, electronics, and other items on December 5-6, 2025, at the Hāna Recycling Center.

MC&A opened a Wailuku warehouse and launched an online catalog, bringing chairs, linens, lighting and specialty décor closer to Maui planners and residents.

A Farm Flavor analysis finds Maui County farms generated about $103.7M in annual sales, led by fruits and tree-nut crops across roughly 1,405 farms.

The Hawaii OIP has issued new guidelines for boards under the Sunshine Law, detailing the proper conduct for public testimony and explaining the treatment of such records.

A California man, Gavin Phillips, died after being found unresponsive while snorkeling at Lāwa‘i Beach. Officials and bystanders attempted CPR before he was pronounced dead at a medical center. An autopsy will determine the cause of death.

Kauai County announces road and lane closures in Kapa‘a from Dec. 15 to 17 for geotechnical exploration related to traffic signal improvements and utility pole placement.