Honolulu faces brief showers and gusty trade winds as an old front passes, with weather improving and winds easing by tonight. Lighter breezes and reduced showers are expected through Christmas weekend.

Hawaiʻi County’s police commission trimmed the chief search to 11 finalists and set in‑person, public interviews for Jan. 29–30 in Kailua‑Kona as it seeks new leadership for the island’s police department.

A horned scarab is eating into Hawaii’s palms. Islands are combining dogs, traps, bans and lab research to stop the coconut rhinoceros beetle from spreading.

A fire in a Honolulu residence displaced nine people; HFD extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported and investigations are ongoing to determine its cause.

The University of Hawaii at Manoa celebrated over 1,000 graduates at its 2025 Mid-Year Commencement, with UH President Wendy Hensel attending the event marked by joy and achievement.

Honolulu police joined other local heroes for the annual "Shop with a Hero" event, creating a festive environment for children to select holiday gifts and interact with service members.

A 43-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured in a mid-morning hit-and-run at Coyne St. and University Ave. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.

State regulators warn Hawaiʻi that AI‑powered scams — from deepfakes to fake trading bots — are surging this holiday season. DCCA points to nationwide data and lists 12 threats residents should watch for.

A 65-year-old man was seriously injured Sunday after being struck by a car at Kalanianaole Highway and Keolu Drive in Kailua. EMS transported him to a hospital.

A 52-year-old man was seriously injured after a moped crash on Kamehameha Highway near Johnson Road; paramedics treated him at the scene and took him to an area hospital.

Hawaiian Electric will break ground in January on a 40MW/160MWh Waena battery on Maui to store renewables and help retire aging generators.

Two women were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in Kapolei; paramedics treated and transported both to hospitals for further care.

Hawaii women's basketball team claimed a victory over Liberty but lost to Montana State in the Maui Classic, exhibiting strong 3-point shooting but struggling with turnovers against Montana's defense.