Kapaa High School won its first Division I state football championship in a 10-7 overtime victory against Konawaena, with a strong defensive performance and pivotal special teams plays.

Hawaii's First Lady Jaime Kanani Green was named a Global Women Peace Ambassador, an honor recognizing her efforts in peace-making and promoting empathy and unity across cultures.

Tree maintenance on Kuli Road in Lāwa‘i is scheduled for December 5-6, possibly affecting traffic with intermittent lane closures and flaggers on-site for direction.

Maui County Parks and Recreation facilities, including pools and offices, will close on December 6, 2024, for staff training and repairs, with most reopening on December 9 except for pools which reopen on December 7.

Hawaii's tourism industry saw a 5.4% increase in visitors in October 2024, contributing to $1.58 billion spending, yet the recovery still lags behind pre-pandemic levels by 2.7%.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision with a car on Queen Kaahumanu Highway; speed is believed to be a factor. Authorities seek witnesses.

The Maui Invitational basketball tournament's return to Lahaina boosts the economy with an estimated $20 million and visitor surge, offering relief to businesses impacted by past events.

Dylan Jessen Gapp was charged with burglary and auto theft in Puna, Hawaii, with bail set at $116,000, later increased to $240,000 due to additional charges.

Hawai‘i police are searching for missing 26-year-old Tyler Reikofski-Ekle and request public assistance. He requires medication and was last seen on Highway 137 on August 10, 2024.

Maui County's Department of Environmental Management has restored sewer service to 28 properties in West Maui after disruptions from August 2023 wildfires, with updates available online.

A Maui Bus was caught in a sinkhole caused by a broken watermain. No injuries reported; repairs have been made and advisories issued against driving through pooled water.

The NWS predicts drier, cooler weather and weakened trade winds for Oahu, with minimal rain and lower nighttime temperatures expected over the weekend.

Environmentalists sue Maui County and Hawaiian Electric over streetlights that disorient endangered birds, advocating for lighting changes to protect nocturnal navigation.