The Kaua‘i Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire in Hanalei involving a storage tent and an adjacent container, with no injuries reported.

Suspect was arrested for causing an explosion in Kakaʻako, Honolulu, with no injuries reported. The individual faces multiple charges, including CPD 1st Degree.

A man who threatened Hawaii’s Capitol was chased and arrested after a standoff on Oahu; officials say the weapon was a replica and no one was hurt. The suspect was taken for a mental‑health evaluation.

Two Hilo police officers pleaded not guilty after being indicted in a state probe over alleged warrantless searches and evidence tampering.

A 22-year-old was arrested after a machete attack on Kinau Street left a person seriously injured. Police say the investigation is ongoing amid other machete-related crimes on Oahu.

A 63-year-old hiker was airlifted after a hip injury in Kōke‘e State Park, Kaua‘i. Firefighters executed a successful rescue operation.

A 22-year-old male was shot at ʻEwa Beach Community Park, with the assailant still at large. Honolulu Police seek public assistance in their ongoing investigation.

An unexploded ordnance forced a closure of Farrington Highway near Kahi Mohala Wednesday, with authorities urging drivers to avoid the area while crews secure the scene.

A Mililani man was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after a jury convicted him of killing his 74‑year‑old mother and her dog in 2020. Parole eligibility will be set by state officials.

Maui Police Department defended its officers' actions in a Wailuku shooting where Kristopher Austin was killed after an armed confrontation with the police.

HPD and the DOE will pilot armed school resource officers at Waianae, Kapolei and Kaimukī high schools the week of Jan. 12 amid debate over safety and discipline.

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a fire involving a wooden structure and trailer on Sand Island Access Road. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for 17-year-old runaway Vivianna Arsenault, missing since Jan. 11, 2026, with a concerning medical condition. She was last seen in Kailua-Kona.