Maui police and family are asking for tips after 64-year-old Jelkan Ruben of Kahului was last seen at her home on Nov. 29. Authorities list MPD report 25-034981.

A man in his 30s was seriously injured in a stabbing on Kinau St. in Honolulu; he was stabilized and hospitalized. No arrests or suspect information have been reported.

Ewa Beach in Oʻahu has a new DMV self-service kiosk at Safeway for convenient vehicle registrations, part of a citywide system that processed over 165,000 registrations in 2024.

Maui County celebrates the completion of its 100th post-wildfire rebuild, a symbol of community resilience and return to normalcy for affected families.

Honolulu received a $250,000 grant aimed at creating a public-private partnership plan to support clean energy projects and drive economic growth, in line with Hawaii’s renewable energy goals.

Three Oʻahu elementary schools receive the 2025 National Blue Ribbon honor for educational excellence, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Education.

Hawaii Island police are searching for missing 55-year-old Sebastian Moceri from the Black Sands subdivision. He was last seen in shorts, sandals, and carrying bags and a guitar.

Honolulu police say two masked, armed men burglarized a Kaimukī home early Tuesday; one resident was assaulted and treated. Investigators are asking for tips and video.

Honolulu faces light winds and stable weather, with a front expected to bring showers to Kauai. Increased moisture and a short-term shift in winds are forecasted, while the rest of Hawaii remains dry.

Construction begins on a new library in Upper Puna, with a ceremony that included a Hawaiian blessing and recognition of late librarian Maxine Aki. The facility aims to be a community hub.

The Kaua‘i Cultural Programs and Events Grant application period begins on December 1 with a $140,000 fund pool and offers grants from $5,000 to $15,000 to enhance the island’s culture.

Hawai‘i launches a trauma-informed certification program for state employees, aiming to foster resilience and better workplace culture, with a future focus on childhood trauma prevention.

Students at Lahaina’s Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary designed ornaments that will be displayed around the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., when the lighting opens later this week.