High school football stars visit Shriners Children's Hawaii during Polynesian Bowl week, giving patients an opportunity to meet and get autographs from future collegiate athletes.

Maui County Federal Credit Union has reopened its Lahaina branch in the building that survived the 2023 wildfires. The branch will offer standard services while the ATM remains offline.

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.

The DHHL has opened Hale o Kumumamo, its first transitional housing for native Hawaiians, which offers 18 units and support services for the homeless.

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.

Honolulu residents protested at the Hawaii State Capitol against the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, reflecting national concerns over immigration enforcement.

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.

Unionized caregivers at Hale Nani staged a picket in Makiki, accusing management of slashing hours and leaving residents with reduced daily care.

Maui PD's Mobile Medical Education Unit offers services at Kalama Park to assist the houseless, including mental health, wound care, and aid with insurance and SNAP.

Hawaiʻi received a $188.9 million federal grant to improve rural healthcare, focusing on access, staffing, and digital infrastructure, as part of a five-year transformation plan.

The Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi's 15th annual Music and Book Sale in mid-January offers various items to benefit public libraries, with opportunities for volunteering.

State officials say they will revive the Beach and Water Safety Task Force after reporting flagged long-running gaps in signage and swim access. Lifeguards and health officials want more signs, swim lessons and modern alerts.