Val Okimoto says a senior administration official warned that district appropriations would be contingent on a housing‑director vote; she voted to confirm the nominee with reservations.

The Waikiki‑born trio returns to da Playground in Wailuku next Thursday to preview Oxygen, their Ken Caillat‑produced LP, with guest musicians.

Maui Police seek help finding missing 15-year-old Yhazmen Shaw Burrows-Agapay, last seen leaving home on December 4. She was without a phone or vehicle.

Hawaii's HDOT adjusts H-1 freeway weekend closure schedules for the Salt Lake Rehabilitation Project, including additional lane closures on select December weekends.

Hawaii's HDOT reschedules traffic signal mast arm installations on Kailua Road, causing brief intermittent closures on Dec. 8-9, with minor delays expected.

Road repairs and traffic-calming features are being installed on Waiehu Beach Road from Dec. 8-12, causing lane closures and potential delays for drivers.

Winners of the 10th Hawai‘i Annual Code Challenge were announced, showcasing tech solutions by local talents aimed at modernizing state services and supporting the tech community.

Chick‑fil‑A’s new Waikīkī outpost will open without a drive‑thru and includes an on‑site event space. Planners say the design aims to limit traffic impacts after earlier congestion complaints.

KWXX and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense rerouted Hilo radio around Mauna Loa so Kaʻū and South Kona can receive emergency broadcasts. The move fills long-standing coverage gaps on the Big Island.

A new EV charging station is being built at Princeville Library on Kaua'i, funded by the NEVI program and managed by HDOT, with construction ongoing until June 2026.

Honolulu's weather is expected to be drier next week with less shower activity and more sunny skies, as per the National Weather Service. Breezy easterlies will ease, and minimal rain is anticipated.

Chris Santos received a 20-year sentence for the manslaughter of Kith Silva-Lacro in a plea deal, with concurrent charges for assault on an officer and firearms.

The Honolulu City Council approved a $1 million settlement to the family of Iremamber Sykap, a 16-year-old shot by police, amid concerns over setting a precedent for law enforcement liability.