Hawaii opens three new pre-kindergarten classrooms on East Hawaii Island under the "Ready Keiki" initiative to expand early education and support working families.

Live webcams and local video show lava spilling from Kīlauea and ash plumes rising over Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park as USGS monitors conditions.

A 39-year-old man was shot Sunday night fronting 555 N King Street in Kalihi; police say a suspect fled toward Mayor Wright Homes.

Former Ocean Safety chief John Titchen is back on the shortlist to lead Honolulu lifeguards, setting up a high-stakes public hearing in early December.

A woman in her 40s was critically injured after being found unresponsive in the ocean at Kaka'ako Waterfront Park; rescuers performed CPR before she was hospitalized.

An 84-year-old woman from Kula died after a car crash on Maui; she was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to her injuries the following day. The incident is under investigation.

Honolulu Police issued a $100,000 arrest warrant for Robert Malabey Jr., who attacked two people with a hammer; he was later arrested by the Sheriff Division.

Capitol Modern's free First Friday event on December 5 offers art, culture, and community with tributes, performances, and a pop-up market from 5:00–9:00 PM.

The National Weather Service predicts a weather shift in Hawaii with moderate trade winds and passing showers until Wednesday, followed by lighter winds and reduced showers from Thursday due to a stronger cold front.

Kauai County announces road and lane closures in Kapa‘a from Dec. 15 to 17 for geotechnical exploration related to traffic signal improvements and utility pole placement.

Kauaʻi high school students participated in the Kauaʻi Law and Justice Academy to learn about the legal system through mock trials and meeting professionals.

Two boaters were stranded after their vessel sank off Hanauma Bay; one swam to shore, the other was rescued by a jet ski and HFD, with minor injuries.

The West Coast Health Alliance refutes a link between vaccines and autism, countering misinformation and advocating for evidence-based medical practices.