Hawai‘i Island's Kona Community Policing Section partners with local entities for a food drive to combat food insecurity, inviting the public to donate on December 12.

The 84th Pearl Harbor anniversary had no survivors present, but veterans and stories like Alice Beck Darrow, who donated a bullet removed from her husband, kept memories alive.

Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station temporarily cannot accept motor oil due to capacity issues, with services resuming December 9. Residents are advised to hold oil or go to Līhu‘e Transfer Station instead.

Winners of the 10th Hawai‘i Annual Code Challenge were announced, showcasing tech solutions by local talents aimed at modernizing state services and supporting the tech community.

The U.S. Army says live-fire and aviation training at Schofield Barracks and the East Range will run through Dec. 19; here’s the schedule and how to report noise concerns.

Ewa Beach in Oʻahu has a new DMV self-service kiosk at Safeway for convenient vehicle registrations, part of a citywide system that processed over 165,000 registrations in 2024.

Maui County celebrates the completion of its 100th post-wildfire rebuild, a symbol of community resilience and return to normalcy for affected families.

Three Oʻahu elementary schools receive the 2025 National Blue Ribbon honor for educational excellence, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Education.

Construction begins on a new library in Upper Puna, with a ceremony that included a Hawaiian blessing and recognition of late librarian Maxine Aki. The facility aims to be a community hub.

The Kaua‘i Cultural Programs and Events Grant application period begins on December 1 with a $140,000 fund pool and offers grants from $5,000 to $15,000 to enhance the island’s culture.

Hawai'i celebrated the groundbreaking of the Central O‘ahu Agriculture and Food Hub, aiming to enhance local food security and agricultural innovation.

Hawai'i launched the Kōkua Food Drive during a federal shutdown, collecting donations via libraries and distributed by the National Guard to aid families affected by SNAP disruptions.

Lahaina Brewing Co. is turning sales of its Lokahi Pilsner into quarterly donations for Maui nonprofits, launching on Giving Tuesday with Maui United Way named as the first beneficiary.