Hawai'i police and fire departments responded to fires in Downtown Hilo that destroyed four buildings. No casualties were reported, and the cause remains undetermined. Streets have reopened, and authorities seek information from the public.

Hawai'i launched the Kōkua Food Drive during a federal shutdown, collecting donations via libraries and distributed by the National Guard to aid families affected by SNAP disruptions.

Lahaina Brewing Co. is turning sales of its Lokahi Pilsner into quarterly donations for Maui nonprofits, launching on Giving Tuesday with Maui United Way named as the first beneficiary.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez awarded RYSE $2.5M to develop supportive housing for young families on Oʻahu. The gift is the nonprofit's largest to date.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department put out a fire at Thrifty Mini Mart in Kekaha, with no injuries reported and damages estimated at $308,000; the cause is under investigation.

Kaua‘i police released surveillance stills and a video after an early‑morning Nov. 21 assault in the Anchor Cove parking lot and are asking the public for tips.

UH plans a statewide rollout of online degrees and stackable credentials to retain local learners and plug workforce gaps in healthcare, education and tech.

Honolulu experiences stable, dry weather with light winds, anticipating an increase in showers and trade winds later in the week.

Hawai'i Island Police are searching for endangered 65-year-old William Roscoe, last seen in Hilo. He may need medical attention and was carrying a green bag.

Volunteer dive teams recovered thousands of feet of fishing line and dozens of pounds of lead from reefs off Hawaiʻi Island, highlighting ongoing threats to coral and wildlife. Crews say the sites will need repeat cleanups.

WHOI researchers have been playing recordings of healthy reef soundscapes off Maui to see whether 'reef music' can encourage coral larvae to settle on degraded reefs.

Kalapana takes the Nā Mele stage for an hourlong PBS Hawai‘i tribute, mixing rare archival footage with new renditions.

Kapaʻa residents will experience inconvenience due to Kawaihau Road utility work throughout December, part of the Kapaʻa Homesteads Tank Project for new water storage tanks and storm drain improvements.