Road and lane closures are planned for Līhu‘e’s Puhi subdivision from Dec. 22 to Jan. 30 for public works projects, with detours and property access maintained.

A 40-year-old man was arrested Thursday in Kapolei after police say he hurled an incendiary device at a woman who suffered a minor leg injury. The investigation is ongoing.

Honolulu police are asking for help finding a 34-year-old man accused of taking a woman's Mercedes in Kapolei. The vehicle is a white 2015 Mercedes‑Benz C‑Class (plate TZA201); no injuries were reported.

Thunderstorms forecast for central Hawaii, including Oahu and Maui County, are moving northward, with rain and southerly winds expected throughout the weekend. Trade winds and showers to follow early next week.

Ohio University fired head football coach Brian Smith due to "serious professional misconduct," though specific details remain undisclosed. Smith's attorney is disputing the decision.

Kauai commuters to face minor delays from January 5-9 due to lane closures on Haleko Road and Pua Loke Street for geotechnical work by the Department of Public Works and GEOLABS.

A threatening message was found on a wall at James Campbell High in Ewa Beach; Honolulu police are investigating while the school kept classes in session.

Court filings show 19‑year‑old Johnathan Ten is negotiating plea deals in two Honolulu cases: a 2023 sex‑assault indictment and a 2024 bus shooting that wounded a teen. A Dec. 30 hearing is set.

DHHL's notice details a proposed housing project in Waimānalo addressing housing needs and environmental concerns, targeting renovations and new construction on Hawaiian Homestead lands.

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier wants an apology from Mayor Richard Bissen after a dismissed lawsuit had alleged Pelletier acted as muscle for Sean Combs.

The Honolulu Police Department is seeking public assistance to solve a fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Hālawa and locate suspects seen exiting a silver Kia Soul.

HDOT is setting up a traffic emergency zone near Kualoa Regional Park due to shoreline erosion threatening the roadway and plans urgent repairs with controlled traffic.

A student at ʻEleʻele Elementary was detained after a suspected handgun turned out to be wrapping paper. Officials say no injuries were reported and there is no active threat.