A UHERO analysis finds that once local prices are accounted for, Hawaiʻi’s economy ranks among the weakest U.S. states — and growth, not just affordability, is the issue.

Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos gave $3.5M—$1.5M for Lahainaluna scholarships and $2M for UH research on vegetation and watershed projects to lower wildfire risk.

Hawaii Water Service has asked regulators for a 59% revenue increase in Kapalua; the PUC will hold a public hearing Feb. 2 in Lahaina. Residents can submit testimony online or in person.

FBI Honolulu named the Coalition for a Drug‑Free Hawaii a Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient for its prevention work and community outreach.

County updates show Kapa‘a closed for renovations through March while metal drop‑off locations shift; residents should confirm site statuses before hauling large items.

ʻEwa Makai Middle and Waialua High & Intermediate were named Hawaiʻi's first middle-level Schools of Democracy for student-led civic learning and campus-wide engagement.

District 8 commanders, SROs and Safe and Sound Westside leaders met to coordinate mentorship, prevention and outreach across the Leeward community.

A police‑run mobile clinic is stopping at Kalama Park each Monday to deliver medical checkups, benefits help and pet care to Kīhei’s unhoused residents.

Hawai'i will conduct its monthly siren and emergency alert system test on February 2, 2026, at 11:45 a.m., as declared by HIEMA, to ensure state preparedness for various emergencies.

Hawaii's Judiciary is offering Court Interpreter Orientation Workshops in 2026 for multilingual individuals, which require registration and cover several islands.

The Hualani Baseball Park in Hilo hosted a successful Tee Ball/Coach Pitch Tournament with over 250 kids participating and community engagement fostered by the HI-PAL program and local police.

The Hawai‘i Police Department's Vice Division seized large amounts of drugs, firearms, and ammunition in 2025, leading to 297 arrests and 427 warrants issued.

Kauai's Solid Waste Division reminds residents of curbside refuse collection guidelines to ensure smooth, safe operations. Properly bagged, dry trash in carts with closed lids is required; carts must be curbside by 4:30 a.m. on collection day.