Michael John Sears from Hanalei was indicted on charges including second-degree murder, arson, and corpse abuse, linked to the death of Paul Nicolas and a subsequent vehicle fire.

Hawaii Police report a 7.7% decrease in DUI arrests in early 2025 but note an increase in fatal crashes, with two deaths, compared to none in the previous year's period.

The Honolulu Fire Department concluded that the fatal fire on Young Street was accidental, starting in the kitchen. Firefighter Jeffery Fiala died, and others were injured. The HFD urges cooking safety to prevent such tragedies.

A man from Ohio, Garret Khrapovch Stanislav, drowned in Kona after being overpowered by rough waves. Police and rescuers responded but could not save him.

Kawai James Pomroy, an escapee from Hale Nani Correctional Facility, was captured by Park Rangers in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. He faces charges for escape and theft, and two accomplices: one caught, one still at large.

Maui Emergency Management Agency warns against trespassing in Lahaina's off-limits areas, stressing the importance of respecting boundaries and posted signs for safety and legal reasons.

Kaua‘i Fire Department controlled a brush fire near Salt Pond Beach Park, with no threat to structures or injuries, involving multiple teams and equipment. Visitors were advised to evacuate as a precaution.

The Honolulu Police Department warns about scammers posing as officers demanding payment for fake warrants and advises the public to report such incidents.

An elderly man, Colin Perry, died following a collision on a private road in Waimea, prompting an active police investigation into the traffic incident.

The Hawai‘i Police Department reported two fentanyl-related arrests and retrieved over 0.81 grams of the drug in December, emphasizing its lethal potential and broader anti-narcotics efforts.

Hawai‘i Island police are seeking information on the disappearance of 76-year-old William Romeo Bishop Sr., last seen on January 22, 2023, near his Kea‘au home. The family has offered a reward, and authorities urge public assistance.

Authorities in Hawai'i Island are searching for 34-year-old Simon Varela, last seen on December 15 in the Ocean View Estates subdivision, driving a rusted gold Toyota Matrix.

The Honolulu Fire Department rescued an injured 57-year-old female hiker from Diamond Head Crater Trail, providing medical support before airlifting her to safety.