Maui property owners must meet a December 31 deadline to claim property tax exemptions for 2025, as announced by the County of Maui. Late submissions will not be accepted, and certain categories require annual filings.

Maui restores bus stops on the Lahaina Villager route to increase accessibility, including stops near the new FEMA housing project, with updated schedules available online and real-time tracking via an app.

Hawai‘i enhances its Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to prevent drug overdoses by integrating prescription history into patient health records, in partnership with Bamboo Health and funded by a CDC grant.

The O‘ahu Zipper Lane will remain closed during the morning rush on December 11 due to mechanical issues, prompting HDOT to advise extra travel time for westside commuters.

Jose Elias Camacho was sentenced to 12 years for trafficking fatal fentanyl on Maui, U.S. Attorney's Office reports. After a guilty plea, the 34-year-old admitted selling laced pills leading to a death.

The NWS in Honolulu forecasts strong trade winds and showers in eastern Hawaii, with a Wind Advisory for some areas and a Gale Warning for marine zones. Conditions are expected to improve over the weekend.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo's College of Hawaiian Language has chosen 'mākia' as the 2024 word of the year to inspire intentional action and resilience.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's English Department selected "future" as Hawaii's Word of the Year for 2024, reflecting a mix of hope and concern for what lies ahead.

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Hawaii's gun licensing laws, despite interest from some justices to revisit Second Amendment rights in the future.

Luigi Mangione's arrest in connection with the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shocks friends in Hawaiʻi, who remember him as compassionate and struggling with back pain.

Kuli Road will experience lane closures and intermittent full shutdowns for tree trimming on Dec. 16-17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. near Kaumuali‘i Highway.

Hawaiʻi Island Police captured two fugitives, Malani Tavui and Alexander Kauwe, following tips about a stolen vehicle and multi-agency cooperation. Charges include theft and firearm possession.

The Hawaiʻi Digital Government Summit celebrated technological advancements by state departments, with ETS giving awards for initiatives like an energy geospatial system, AI desk, and a data portal.