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.

Volunteers planted 900 native plants at Lower Pāʻia Park in Maui to combat erosion and climate change, with the local DPR and University of Hawai'i supporting the effort.

The Lights on Rice Parade in Līhu‘e is set for December 5 at 6:30 p.m., with road closures and parking enforcement detailed by the Kaua‘i Police Department.

A late-night house fire in Kaimuki seriously injured a 75-year-old man and drew a large HFD response; investigators are working to determine the cause.

HDOT will close three westbound lanes on the H-1 Freeway near Makakilo Drive on Nov. 24, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., affecting Oahu drivers' evening travels.

Hawaii updates its Sea Level Rise Viewer tool, enhancing coastal planning with new data on projected sea level rise and flooding scenarios, aiding policymakers and residents in understanding and preparing for climate impact.

A federal court in Rhode Island blocked an executive order that would have dissolved four agencies that support Hawaiʻi libraries, minority-owned businesses and homelessness programs.