Maui announces closures and service changes on Thanksgiving, with most county offices, pools, and various centers closed; landfills on Hāna, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi shut down, but trash pickup and Maui Bus on schedule.

A father and his children faced a robbery and kidnapping at Nimitz Beach; the suspect was arrested, and the family is now safe after a frightening ordeal.

Honolulu forecast predicts stable weather with light showers due to a high pressure ridge, with changes expected next week when a weak cold front approaches.

The Kaua‘i OED awarded $368,362 in Innovation Grants to 12 projects focused on energy, sustainability, and cultural preservation aimed at boosting the island's economy.

The 25th Annual Waimea Light Parade on Dec. 20, 2025, begins at 6:15 p.m. Streets will close from 5-8:15 p.m. Local bus schedules will adjust for the event.

The latest viral video from a Hawaii beach shows exactly why marine advocates say "nothing has improved" in 2025. Conservation officers are now investigating after witnesses watched a man hoist a protected green sea turtle into the air for a photo opportunity, dropping it back on the sand with a pat on its shell.

Two young hikers were rescued after running out of water and enduring cold conditions in Haleakalā; one was airlifted to Kula for evaluation.

A Farm Flavor analysis finds Maui County farms generated about $103.7M in annual sales, led by fruits and tree-nut crops across roughly 1,405 farms.

A Handi‑Van driver who stopped to help on the H‑1 lost his right leg and is now in rehab. Co‑workers and neighbors have launched a fundraiser as he rebuilds his life.

Waikoloa school celebrated Red Ribbon Week with activities to promote a drug-free lifestyle, including educational sessions, a poster contest, and community involvement.

The Hawaii OIP has issued new guidelines for boards under the Sunshine Law, detailing the proper conduct for public testimony and explaining the treatment of such records.

A California man, Gavin Phillips, died after being found unresponsive while snorkeling at Lāwa‘i Beach. Officials and bystanders attempted CPR before he was pronounced dead at a medical center. An autopsy will determine the cause of death.

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz died after attempting to rescue two children from high waves at Waiapua‘a Bay. Despite rescue efforts, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.