Kaua‘i Fire Department extinguished a business structure fire in Līhu‘e with no injuries and an estimated $90,000 in damages; the cause is under investigation.

Honolulu police report an increase in DUI arrests, with 23 drivers caught in one week, although traffic accidents and fatalities show a downward trend. Increased enforcement and checkpoints continue.

Two Ka‘ū District officers were honored by the Hawai‘i Police Department, with Officer Augustine Akiu Jr. named "Officer of the Year" and Officer Jenna Kosinski-Santos awarded "Top Enforcer."

Kahului Airport in Hawaii unveils a new passenger waiting area, improving comfort with a 17,000-square foot space, AC, seating for 460, and an open garden deck.

Hawai'i DOH recalls Shirakiku Corn Puff Snack due to undeclared milk allergen, threatening allergic reactions. Consumers can return the product for a refund.

Maui police officer Carlos Frate was indicted for violating civil rights and falsifying a report related to an incident involving misuse of a taser. He faces up to 30 years if convicted.

The NWS forecasts a calmer wind pattern and a wetter weather trend for Hawaii, with increased potential for rain and shifts in wind from Friday into next week.

A female hiker in her 20s was airlifted to safety by the Honolulu Fire Department after becoming stranded on Puʻu Manamana Trail. She was uninjured and declined medical attention.

HFD searches for two missing swimmers at Ke Iki Beach, suspends operations at night, and resumes at first light, with support from Honolulu Ocean Safety and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Kaua‘i's Agency on Elderly Affairs hosts a fraud prevention seminar for seniors with multiple partners, offering educational resources and pre-registration options.

HDOT updates on Kahaluʻu Roundabout construction, with work progressing toward its January 2025 completion, including paving and concrete work, despite potential delays for future enhancements.

Attorney General Anne Lopez, with 18 other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, asserting it violates the Fourteenth Amendment.

HDOT announces an overnight lane closure on Maui Veterans Highway for traffic signal work, affecting one westbound lane from 9 p.m. Jan. 23 to 6 a.m. Jan. 24.