The state Commission on Water Resource Management fined Maui Land & Pineapple $140,000 for repeated instream‑flow violations in Honokōhau and tied the money to community‑vetted repairs. The decision comes amid drought and ongoing lawsuits over West Maui water.

Hawai‘i's OIP reports "Zoom bombing" disruptions in virtual meetings, leading to cancellations. New guides by the ETS provide steps to secure Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings, aiming to reduce such incidents.

A federal judge dismissed the Diddy-linked civil suit that had named Maui Police Chief John Pelletier. The court said plaintiffs failed to move the case forward.

Hawai'i Governor Josh Green ordered U.S. and state flags at half-staff statewide to honor victims of shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach, Sydney.

Kauanoe Batangan was appointed by Mayor Richard Bissen as the new Kahului member of the Maui County Council, filling the seat of the late Councilmember Natalie "Tasha" Kama.

JINYA Ramen Bar at Ward Village will shut Feb. 9, 2026, and about 86 employees are listed for layoff in a state notice issued earlier this month. The location opened in late 2022.

Lt. Pernell Hanoa of Hawaiʻi Police has been promoted to captain, effective Dec. 16, to lead Kaʻū District after various roles over 20 years in the force.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport introduces Waialua Bar & Cafe to offer local Hawaiian flavors at Terminal 1, featuring a menu with fresh sandwiches, pastries, cocktails, and local craft beer.

State leaders in Hawai‘i announce airport travel enhancements, including the fully digital Akamai Arrival form, new wayfinding apps, live parking info, and future security checkpoint renovations to streamline holiday travel.

Honolulu and neighboring islands brace for a wet weather front, with moderate to heavy showers and possible thunderstorms, while the east may remain more stable. Improving conditions expected towards the weekend.

Limited New Year’s fireworks are allowed in Maui; firecrackers need a $25 permit and aerial devices are banned. Here’s where to buy permits and what to expect.

Two hikers were stranded overnight on Kuliouou Ridge; crews paused aerial extractions until morning as they planned a recovery near the Koʻolau Summit Trail.

Maui Police Department warns of phone scammers pretending to be officers and tricking victims into paying fake fines for warrants or missed jury duty.