A Maui Humane Society volunteer’s short video of a dog waiting as she locked up went viral — and helped the dog find a home while highlighting shelter strain.

A downtown Honolulu holiday drive handed out more than 500 gifts and four tons of food, with buses bringing families from Kalihi and Mayor Wright Homes.

The Aloha Stadium Skyline Station is hosting a holiday pop-up event on December 13, 2025, featuring Santa, entertainment, and opportunities for charity donations.

Medical examiner records show a jump in homeless deaths on Oʻahu — 1,466 from 2014 through Nov. 2025 and 167 so far this year. New medical-respite beds and outreach are central to the response.

A donor‑funded modular fire station in Olowalu has filed permits and could open in 2026, backers say, promising quicker responses and potential insurance savings.

Himalayan Kitchen in Kaimuki received a red placard from health inspectors due to critical violations, including poor refrigeration and pest infestations.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department reminds residents to apply for firecracker permits before New Year's Eve; the process is now fully online, with validation required at its headquarters.

Kahala neighbors are objecting after Shangri La asked to expand evening events to about 30 a year and allow some gatherings of up to 200 people. City planning staff will review the permit request.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi asked Taiwan’s president to help redevelop the four‑acre Chinatown Cultural Plaza, calling the complex a crime‑plagued eyesore and proposing demolition and leaseback options.

Maui county facilities, including the Department of Liquor Control and island pools, will close briefly in December for staff training; services will resume the following day.

The Kaua‘i HI-Wifi Starlink Program, launched by DCCA and the County of Kaua‘i, provides free public Wi-Fi using Starlink to enhance connectivity in underserved areas of Kaua‘i.

Goodwill Industries of Hawai'i is hosting a sustainable reuse collection event on December 19 in Līhu‘e for island residents to declutter responsibly.

The Honolulu Police Department's "Shop with a Cop" event provided local children with a festive shopping experience alongside officers, with support from community partners.