The DOJ indicted Phoebe Trinh from Kapolei for fraud and identity theft relating to unemployment and pandemic aid, accusing her of falsely claiming over $36,000 in benefits.

Kekaha Road will undergo resurfacing work from Jan. 27 to Jan. 31, affecting traffic between Akialoa Road and Amakihi Road with lane closures and no parking allowed during work hours.

Honolulu mourns the death of 25-year-old firefighter Jeffrey Fiala, who lost his life in a residential fire. The community prepares for his memorial service.

Honolulu anticipates varied weather, with the National Weather Service predicting trade winds, isolated storms, and potential heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding, especially on the Big Island.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department celebrated the induction of four new firefighters and the promotion of two members at a ceremony, where Mayor Kawakami and Fire Chief Gibson praised their dedication.

Hawaii's DCAB introduced a new optional sign to promote respectful use of van-accessible parking spaces, aiming to improve accessibility for vehicles with ramps or lifts.

‘Ele‘ele drivers to face road closures for sewer work from Jan 27-31, with lane shutdowns between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. if the weather is favorable.

A 21-year-old Puna woman is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Kurtistown, Highway 11. The 74-year-old driver was unharmed, and investigations are ongoing.

A fire in Kalihi, Honolulu was extinguished by the HFD; it had fully engulfed a two-story home. Firefighters controlled it within 19 minutes, and the Red Cross is assisting the displaced occupants. The cause remains under investigation.

Honolulu unveils the eighteenth 'kauhale' initiative, Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu, providing housing support for the homeless, including veterans, aiming to transition them to permanent housing.

Attorneys General from eleven states oppose a Trump appointee's memo on state involvement in federal immigration enforcement, citing constitutional protections on state sovereignty.

Honolulu is set for a weather shift with northeast winds strengthening over the weekend, increasing trade showers, especially in windward and mauka areas. VFR conditions for aviation and marine advisories are in effect, with low fire hazard risks.

Hawaii businesses affected by April 2024 storms have until February 21, 2025, to apply for SBA disaster loans.