The Kona, Hawai‘i community is invited to "Coffee With a Cop" events to dialogue with local law enforcement in a relaxed setting, fostering mutual trust.

Hawai'i's DBEDT has launched a funding initiative to support local filmmakers, allocating $400,000 for film and creative media projects, with award amounts varying by project length. Submissions are accepted until March 21, 2025.

The Green Administration in Hawai‘i implements tax reforms aimed at easing the high cost of living, promising significant income tax cuts for families by 2031.

Hawai‘i state employees can defer hazard pay into a retirement savings plan. Enrollment is required by January 13, 2025, for account setup, and elections must be completed by February 21, 2025, for HGEA members and a later date for HFFA members.

The WCCC held a holiday event for incarcerated mothers and their children that included activities, treats, and a Santa visit, strengthening family bonds.

The Maui Emergency Management Agency is reducing security checkpoints in Lahaina from nine to four to aid recovery while maintaining order post-disaster.

Hawaii will test its Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System on January 2, 2025, at 11:45 a.m., as part of emergency preparedness measures. The sirens will emit a steady tone for one minute, accompanied by a test of the Emergency Alert System.

Maui County has set up temporary drop-off sites for Christmas trees in Kīhei and Makawao, open from Dec. 28 to Jan. 5, as part of its green waste services.

Maui County's Department of Parks and Recreation is now accepting permit applications for summer events, with a specific window for league and school program applications, available via email or in-person drop-offs.

The Maui Humane Society is urgently seeking fosters for animals ahead of New Year's Eve due to capacity issues and expected intake surge.

Officer Severo Ines Jr. was honored as Officer of the Quarter by HISSPA for his dedication to traffic safety, citing his arrests of motorists for excessive speeding on Hawai‘i Island.

Local families celebrated the holiday season with police at the second "Cocoa With a Cop" event in Kona, featuring festive activities, community engagement, and literacy promotion.

Maui County announces holiday closures for various offices and services on Christmas and New Year's Day; essential services like trash pickup and Maui Bus will operate as usual.