A state pilot will charter flights for Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi patients to reach Honolulu for appointments starting this month. Local groups are coordinating runs but funding only covers 2026.

Honolulu Bistro rolled out a Waikīkī food truck serving its signature sweet and savory grilled sandwiches and new coffee drinks.

UHERO warns of a mild recession that would raise costs for Hawaii households; local nonprofits say early, trauma-informed support will be critical for ALICE families. Child & Family Service outlines programs and contacts for those who need help.

A free concert hosted by the Hawaiʻi State Archives and the University of Hawaiʻi will celebrate Hawaiian music and history on January 24, featuring performances on historical instruments.

A whale carcass washed up at Waimanalo Beach Park and drew multiple sharks; lifeguards posted warning signs and officials are monitoring the bay.

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.