The Hawaiian Senate plans to focus on education reform, housing affordability, insurance market stability, and environmental sustainability in its 2025 legislative session, as per KHON2.

Increased traffic is expected on Oʻahu as University of Hawaiʻi classes resume, particularly near UH Mānoa. UH suggests alternative transportation to ease congestion.

The Aloha United Way hosted a Nonprofit Resource Fair at Windward Mall to connect the community with various support services and promote their partner agencies.

The NWS warns of heavy showers and possible thunderstorms on Hawaii's Big Island, with wet conditions mainly impacting windward and southeastern areas.

Kauai's Office of Boards and Commissions will close from January 15th to 31st for construction, with operations temporarily moving to the Mo‘ikeha Building.

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green has designated 2025 as the "Year of Our Community Forests" to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of urban and community trees in island life and the environment.

Kaua‘i consolidates bird conservation efforts into a single facility, as approved by the Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources, in an effort to protect endangered species.

Hawaii's HIHP urges Maui wildfire survivors to apply for housing assistance before the January 15, 2025 deadline. Late applications are accepted until March 17, 2025, for extenuating circumstances.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced nightly westbound closures of the H-201 Moanalua Freeway for repaving, starting Jan. 13, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., until March 13, excluding holidays.

Nighttime guardrail work on Honoapi‘ilani Highway's Pali Tunnel will result in alternating traffic flow and potential delays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting Jan. 13.

The women's restroom at Waiehu Golf Course is closed for renovations until April and female patrons will use the men's, while men have portable toilets available.

Maui faced park and road closures after a severe overnight thunderstorm caused flash floods, downed trees, and damage to facilities. Cleanup efforts and damage assessments are ongoing.

Oahu expects steady trade winds through the weekend with potential showers, especially in windward areas, followed by a shift early next week due to a decaying front.