A fire at a former poi factory in Hilo resulted in two deaths and the displacement of 28 people. Firefighters responded before 4 a.m. and extinguished the fire by 1 p.m. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Honolulu Fire Department rescued three hikers stranded on the Pali Notches Trail; the operation involved airlifting them to safety without any injuries.

A male hiker in his 30s was rescued by the Honolulu Fire Department from the Kamaileunu Trail in Makaha after falling ill. The coordinated effort involved 18 personnel and an air evacuation.

A $500,000 donation from the Murray ʻohana will help fund Imua's inclusive preschool at the Will Smith Imua Discovery Garden and push the nonprofit closer to its $10M goal.

Stable weather expected in Honolulu with a high-pressure ridge present, minimal showers, and gentle winds, alongside high surf and small craft advisories.

Kunane Dreier receives the Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award for his influential work in HIV/AIDS services in Hawai‘i. The ceremony takes place on World AIDS Day at Honolulu's Church of Crossroads.

A hiker experiencing heatstroke on Kaua‘i's Kalalau Trail was rescued by firefighters and safely transported to Princeville Airport. He declined further medical attention.

High Surf Warning issued for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau until December 1, with expected surf heights up to 40 feet on north-facing shores and up to 30 feet on west-facing shores. Public urged to exercise caution.

PGV wants to repower its Pāhoa plant, lifting capacity from 41 MW to 46 MW; the state DOH will hold a public hearing Dec. 8 and is accepting comments through Dec. 12. The repower would replace older units with three higher‑capacity converters.

Poʻipū residents were notified of a delay in trash collection due to staffing issues affecting Kiahuna Plantation Drive, Kolepa Street, and Kolepa Place.

Despite fewer tourists, Hawaii saw an increase in vacation spending to $1.70 billion in October, driven by higher spend per person from U.S. travelers.

The Kīlauea Roundabout will undergo permanent striping from Dec 1-12, resulting in detours and the closure of Kolo Road access to Kūhiō Highway on weekdays.

Weather changes are expected in Hawaii with dry conditions and southeast winds, followed by a cold front and possible precipitation mid-week. High surf warnings and a small craft advisory are in effect due to a northwest swell.