A fire occurred in an Ewa Beach home on New Year's Eve, quickly extinguished by Honolulu firefighters with no injuries reported. Cause and damage assessments are pending.

The HPD is cracking down on illegal fireworks and DUIs in Oahu, urging responsible holiday celebrations, with possible fines and jail time for offenders.

Kūhiō Highway night roadwork set for Jan 4 - mid-Sept 2026, with lane closures and traffic restrictions. It's part of the Waterline Project to replace old infrastructure.

Officials warn fake websites built on the codify.inc domain are impersonating Hawaiʻi agencies to steal logins and personal data.

Maui Police seeks public help to find Joshua Jacinto, a missing 35-year-old from Kihei, last seen December 12, 2025. He is 5'10", with black hair, brown eyes, and no phone or vehicle.

Due to limited firecracker supplies, Kaua'i Fire Department paused online permit issuance, affecting New Year celebrations. Despite inventory issues, safety and regulations remain a priority.

Moderate trade winds and showers expected in Hawaii, with potential for heavier rain and thunderstorms by Sunday. Mariners are advised to be cautious due to changing conditions and a coastal flood statement is in effect.

Honolulu Police seek help finding Francis Hawkins and urge people with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300 or use anonymous online tips.

The NWS forecast for Honolulu predicts moderate weather with stronger trade winds and increasing showers by the weekend. Mariners are warned of persistent east winds, while a new north swell may affect coastal areas.

A pre-dawn house fire on Waikalua Place in Kaneohe spread to neighboring homes and displaced two residents. HFD extinguished the blaze and an investigation is under way.

A 36-year-old was arrested after allegedly pointing a silver handgun at a man on Kaimukī Avenue; police located him later and say no one was hurt.

Tom Coffman, author of Nation Within and Inclusion, died Dec. 15 at 83. Colleagues remember his rigorous research and decades of films that reshaped Hawaiʻi history.

Honolulu police are searching for 81-year-old Francis Hawkins, last seen leaving his Ewa Beach home Saturday. He needs daily medication; anyone with tips should call CrimeStoppers.