Waikiki crime is down about 18% since the Safe and Sound program launched in 2022, with officials pointing to targeted policing and outreach as key drivers. Data show fewer thefts and robberies across the district.

Seven UH Mānoa students topped a global NeurIPS data‑curation challenge, boosting a model’s accuracy by ~7% using just 1,000 curated examples and earning a NeurIPS podium slot.

An administrator found a threatening message scrawled in a Castle High bathroom stall; HPD is investigating and police presence on campus has been stepped up. The school remains open.

A couple in Kona was charged with drug offenses after police found cocaine and marijuana in their home near a school. They were released pending court.

The DOJ has filed a motion against Hawaii's Green Fee, an 11% surcharge on cruise passengers for environmental protection, arguing it infringes on federal authority.

Hawaii's OIP reported a 96% resolution rate for cases in FY 2025, including majority of informal inquiries resolved within 24 hours, and updated online resources and court opinion lists for transparency.

Hawaii's DLNR will charge parking fees at four additional state parks for nonresidents and commercial vehicles, aiming to improve park experiences and maintenance.

Honolulu is close to settling a wrongful death lawsuit for $1 million with the family of Iremamber Sykap, a teenager shot by police after a car chase in 2021.

Hawaiʻi's State Poet Laureate Dr. Brandy Nālani McDougall will perform at a free literary event in Hale Līhuʻe with local writers on November 21, promoting poetry and community unity.

Honolulu residents can safely dispose of unwanted fireworks at a buyback event, with monetary incentives offered. The event aims to prevent firework-related accidents.

Persistent brisk winds in Honolulu will weaken by the weekend, with some showers expected, particularly over windward and mauka areas. Conditions are favorable for aviation and marine activities, with surf elevated on north and west shores today.

Paradise Cove Luau in Ko Olina will close after its Dec. 31, 2025 final show. The shutdown affects roughly 167–172 staffers as developers move ahead with a $135M redevelopment plan.

The Maui Police Department's MMEU provided aid to the houseless at Kalama Park, including health services, essential items, and information on public assistance.