Hawaii Police report a 7.7% decrease in DUI arrests in early 2025 but note an increase in fatal crashes, with two deaths, compared to none in the previous year's period.

Hawaii has become the first statewide economic development district, opening doors for federal funding to boost its economy, as announced by the DBEDT and supported by Governor Josh Green.

The Honolulu Fire Department concluded that the fatal fire on Young Street was accidental, starting in the kitchen. Firefighter Jeffery Fiala died, and others were injured. The HFD urges cooking safety to prevent such tragedies.

Stable weather in Honolulu is expected to last until Tuesday, with potential increased precipitation and possibly heavy rain and thunderstorms midweek due to a northern upper trough. Conditions should improve by Friday.

Several West Maui parks, including Ainakea Park and Nāpili Park, are temporarily closed due to heavy rainfall, with the Lahaina Recreation Center's softball field reopening set for Jan. 22, 2025.

The Hawai‘i DOT is addressing erosion on Kamehameha V Highway, causing roadway undermining and initiating urgent repairs, with expected traffic delays due to single-lane access at the construction site.

Residents in Leeward Oʻahu face ongoing HDOT construction, with the Maʻipalaoa Bridge nearing completion, WCEAR planning progressing, and Mākaha Bridge projects wrapping up. Lane closures and blessing ceremonies are anticipated.

Hawaii's forecast from NWS Honolulu predicts stable, dry conditions with gentle trade winds until Tuesday, with a potential mid-week weather shift bringing uncertainty in precipitation and impacts.

Maui County will close offices and pools on MLK Day; however, trash collection and bus services continue. Some landfills and centers have reduced hours. Regular operations resume January 21.

Kekaha Road in Hawaii will have one-lane closure from Akialoa to Amakihi Road, Jan. 23-24, for resurfacing work by Maui Kupono Builders, affecting local traffic.

Hawaiʻi has selected a site for the Battle of Hanapēpē Memorial at the Hanapēpē Filipino Cemetery to honor the 1924 clash between plantation workers and police.

The Honoapi‘ilani Highway in Maui will be partially closed for the Maui Oceanfront Marathon, affecting traffic from 5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on January 19.

Honolulu's weather is trending drier with typical trade wind patterns expected. A cold front midweek may bring more changes. Current surf advisories are expected to ease off.