Kaua'i will test its emergency notification system on January 26 to improve communication during emergencies. Residents enrolled will receive test alerts via mobile, landlines, or email.

The DHHL has opened Hale o Kumumamo, its first transitional housing for native Hawaiians, which offers 18 units and support services for the homeless.

The ACLU of Hawai‘i announces its legislative plans focusing on immigrant rights, criminal system reform, and LGBTQ+ rights, including limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE and advocating for gender-affirming health care.

State officials completed final design and will seek bids for a $48M Halawa medical unit meant to expand in‑prison psychiatric and medical care. Funding and staffing plans will determine its impact.

The Maui Planning Commission meets Tuesday to review the 163–166‑acre Hoʻonani Village referral and related bills that would expand ADUs and require more EV charging. Public testimony will be taken before commissioners send recommendations to the County Council.

The Grand Penthouse at The Ritz‑Carlton Residences in Waikiki closed for about $14.5M in December, ranking as the state's top condo resale of 2025.

HPD and the DOE will pilot armed school resource officers at Waianae, Kapolei and Kaimukī high schools the week of Jan. 12 amid debate over safety and discipline.

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a fire involving a wooden structure and trailer on Sand Island Access Road. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for 17-year-old runaway Vivianna Arsenault, missing since Jan. 11, 2026, with a concerning medical condition. She was last seen in Kailua-Kona.

Construction began on Kahului Small Boat Harbor's new bathroom and wastewater system in Maui, with completion expected by June 12, 2026, at a cost of $1,398,315.

Daisy Hartsfield is appointed by Hawaii Governor Josh Green as the State Representative for House District 36, bringing her local experience and diverse professional background to the role.

The Wall That Heals arrives at UH West Oʻahu Jan. 14–19 with 24/7 viewing, an opening ceremony and on-site veteran resources. The traveling replica brings names and local history to Kapolei.

Feral roosters are still roaming a HECO‑owned lot off the Ala Wai as the city and a contracted vendor set traps amid a spike in complaints. Neighbors want faster action.