Honolulu police are investigating a fatal stabbing at a Halawa community center, where a 45-year-old woman was killed and another woman injured; a 38-year-old man is in custody on murder and assault charges.

A motorcyclist, 27, is in critical condition after a high-speed crash on the H-2 Freeway near Mililani. The rider was helmetless and collided with a car; the driver and passengers were unharmed.

The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team will host a free exhibition match against British Columbia at SimpliFi Arena on Dec. 30, with parking at $10.

The Honolulu Fire Department rescued a 60s-aged woman from Diamond Head Trail after she fell ill, involving 17 personnel and utilizing Air 1 for her safe extraction.

Hawai'i Governor Josh Green ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days to honor the late President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024.

The National Weather Service forecasts persistent trade wind weather with increased windward showers for Honolulu, while northwest swells may bring high surf, and volcanic activity on the Big Island could lead to vog.

A sailboat fire at Waikiki's Ala Wai Yacht Harbor was extinguished by firefighters, with no occupants found and damages totaling $12,000; the cause was an accidentally left on light bulb.

A fire in Wainiha, Kaua‘i, near Kūhiō Highway is being fought by firefighters. The blaze is currently inaccessible. Road closures are in effect and officials are monitoring the situation.

Hawaii Island police seek public help to find Michelle Beltran, missing since December 27. She is described as Caucasian mix, 5'10", 125 lbs, with long brown/blonde hair and light brown eyes.

Hawaii's Big Island police arrested 19 drivers for DUI from December 16-22, 2024. DUI arrests for the year totaled 942, a slight increase from the previous year, amid a rise in major crashes and traffic fatalities.

The Maui Emergency Management Agency is reducing security checkpoints in Lahaina from nine to four to aid recovery while maintaining order post-disaster.

The NWS Honolulu forecasts mixed weather for Hawaii as a dissipating front brings reduced rain chances, steady trade winds, and moderate conditions for the festive season.

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