The Lights on Rice Parade in Līhu‘e is set for December 5 at 6:30 p.m., with road closures and parking enforcement detailed by the Kaua‘i Police Department.

A late-night house fire in Kaimuki seriously injured a 75-year-old man and drew a large HFD response; investigators are working to determine the cause.

U.S. and Chinese military officials met in Honolulu this week under the MMCA to review risky naval and air encounters and plan a 2026 follow‑up.

A man in his early 30s was hospitalized after an apparent stabbing near the Keeaumoku Street Walmart in Honolulu; police say no arrests were reported as they investigate.

An aggressive 6–10-foot shark was sighted near the swim area at Nanakuli Beach Park; lifeguards posted warning signs and advised caution.

Honolulu weather expects light trade winds and passing showers with a potential shift to more humid conditions and increased showers by the weekend.

HDOT will close three westbound lanes on the H-1 Freeway near Makakilo Drive on Nov. 24, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., affecting Oahu drivers' evening travels.

Upcoming closures for Wailuku's Coach Sakamoto Pool and Housing Department office are planned in December for pool guard testing and a staff meeting, respectively.

Kauaʻi's first Coral Restoration Nursery has started with efforts to propagate and restore local coral species, signaling a boost for marine ecosystem health.

Hawaii updates its Sea Level Rise Viewer tool, enhancing coastal planning with new data on projected sea level rise and flooding scenarios, aiding policymakers and residents in understanding and preparing for climate impact.

Police seek public assistance to find Kaiea'aukanani'i Grabow, a missing 15-year-old from Hilo since November 15, 2025. She may still be in the Hilo area.

Hawai‘i Department of Health reports a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu, bringing 2025's total to 14. Vector-control teams have been dispatched to the affected area.

A federal court in Rhode Island blocked an executive order that would have dissolved four agencies that support Hawaiʻi libraries, minority-owned businesses and homelessness programs.