Hawaiʻi enhances mental health services with a new framework for peer support, developed by a working group, to formalize roles, training, and career paths for individuals with lived experience.

Hawai‘i health regulators issued notices ordering Ulta Lab Tests to cut ties with three island collecting depots and fined the local partners $15,000 each after finding illegal direct-to-consumer testing.

The statewide unemployment rate fell to 2.2% in November while Maui’s not-seasonally-adjusted rate was 2.6%, with mixed job gains across construction, government and hospitality.

The Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi's 15th annual Music and Book Sale in mid-January offers various items to benefit public libraries, with opportunities for volunteering.

Honolulu police want tips after a man allegedly held a Waikiki restaurant manager at knife point and demanded the safe be opened on Dec. 14.

Haleko Road on Kaua'i will have lane closures on Jan. 8-9 for vegetation maintenance and road repairs, affecting travel from Rice Street to Nawiliwili Road.

The SFCA will hold its Board of Commissioners meeting on January 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in person or via Zoom to discuss grants and artwork for Hawaii's culture.

NWS forecasts lighter winds and minimal showers in Hawaii, with a chance of isolated showers due to a land-sea breeze pattern and approaching weak fronts. Conditions are generally stable with decreased winds and drier air.

A new Hawai‘i Perspectives poll finds big majorities back faster building, bond financing for infrastructure and rent‑to‑own as the state faces a 64,000‑unit shortfall. Policymakers will confront tradeoffs on height limits, transit‑oriented homes and military housing.

State officials say they will revive the Beach and Water Safety Task Force after reporting flagged long-running gaps in signage and swim access. Lifeguards and health officials want more signs, swim lessons and modern alerts.

Nearly 400 plants and hundreds of pounds of marijuana were seized in Ocean View; a 42-year-old man faces multiple felony counts and was held on $505,000 bail.

Hawaii's children are casting votes for the 2026 Nēnē Award to choose their favorite chapter book and graphic novel from 30 nominees. The winners will be announced in spring.

The University of Hawaiʻi men's volleyball team had two dominant straight-set victories over NJIT, with stellar performances from players like Quintin Greenidge. The team attracted a large fan turnout and is preparing for future games.