The annual Heroes and Helpers event brought festive joy to disadvantaged children in Hilo, with various law enforcement agencies and Catholic Charities providing $125 gift cards for holiday shopping.

The Shop With a Cop event in West Hawai‘i offered 50 underprivileged children a chance to shop with law enforcement officers using donated $100 gift cards. The community-focused event aims to foster positive interactions between youth and police.

Diane Ako, a former news anchor, has joined the Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services as its new Communications Officer to enhance public and media relations.

The Hawaii Police Department's South Hilo Community Policing Section will hold a "Coffee with a Cop" event in Hilo on December 19, 2024, for open dialogue with the community.

A water main break in Aiea caused traffic delays and a temporary water outage for 40 homes. Repairs were completed overnight, with water service restored by Monday morning.

The Waianae Coast Rotary Club hosted its 28th Christmas Parade, reflecting community resilience despite high crime rates, with around 2,000 participants and 70 floats.

Kaua‘i Police and local first responders partnered with the Līhu‘e Target and local organizations to bring gifts and a pizza party to 69 children during the "Heroes and Helpers" event.

An inflammatory comment at a Honolulu City Council meeting referred to the Hawaiian language as "dead," sparking widespread rebuke and standing up for the language's vitality and cultural importance.

Hawaiian Electric is addressing power outages caused by weather, affecting thousands but with increasing restoration. Some areas are still without power due to a transmission line fault. Safety checks are ongoing, especially in wildfire risk zones.

Leah Laramee will discuss Hawaiʻi’s climate action initiatives at Maui County’s Sustainability Speaker Series, focusing on state campaigns for climate justice and local environmental efforts.

The Hawaiʻi Digital Government Summit celebrated technological advancements by state departments, with ETS giving awards for initiatives like an energy geospatial system, AI desk, and a data portal.

Residents in West Maui can recycle bulky items at a Go Green event at Lahaina Civic Center on Dec. 14, with appointments required through Mālama Maui Nui.

Incarcerated mothers at WCCC reunited with their children for a festive event with activities, gifts, and a visit from Santa, supported by the Pūʻā Foundation and the Honolulu Diocese.