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.

Operation Blue Light Christmas in Honolulu saw community efforts and law enforcement distribute nearly 2,000 Christmas gifts to local children and families.

A residential building in Waipio caught fire on December 18; HFD responded swiftly, extinguished the blaze, and no occupants were injured. The cause is under investigation.

Honolulu is set for a week of strong easterly winds and increased rain, with a brief drier period mid-week, before winds shift over the weekend. Boaters are cautioned as a Small Craft Advisory is in effect.

Washington State Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting died on duty when struck by a vehicle while investigating an accident. She was a dedicated officer and former Army National Guard member.

Power outages affected thousands in Central Oahu, including Waiau and Pearl City, with Hawaiian Electric working on restoration. The cause was unclear but not weather-related. Downtown Honolulu also faced short outages.

Guam's Dannel Munoz returned from a two-year hiatus to place second in the Masters 45+ at the USA Nationals in Las Vegas. He credits family support and is eyeing more mainland shows.

The Westin Maui is hosting an adults‑only New Year’s Eve soirée that ends with a 150‑drone midnight show depicting the legend of Maui, plus VIP menus and a Duckhorn pop‑up bar.

The National Weather Service forecasts stronger trade winds and dry conditions for Hawaii, with a potential for increased showers early in the week, especially on the western islands.

A 49-year-old rider remains in critical condition after a single‑vehicle motorcycle crash on Waianae Valley Road Saturday afternoon.