Carol Ann Lau, 84, from Hilo, was found in good health after being reported missing. The Hawai'i Police Department thanked the community for aiding in the successful search.

Hawai'i Island Police are seeking the public's help in solving the year-old murder case of Albert Harry Pacheco Sr., who was found shot on a Hilo banana farm.

The Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo completed its dredging project, overcoming financial challenges with the cost rising from $3.1M to $4.8M, covered by the Boating Special Fund.

The NWS in Honolulu predicts increased rainfall for Hawaii due to an approaching cold front, with conditions worsening tonight on Kauai. Aviation may see temporary MVFR conditions, and small craft advisory conditions are possible at sea.

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured a rare photo of Saturn occulted by the Moon from Mauna Kea, Hawaii, overcoming challenges like atmospheric distortion and the flu.

Kimo Alameda was inaugurated as Hawaiʻi County's new mayor, along with the new county council, emphasizing geographic equity and island-wide community needs.

The University of Hawaii extended head football coach Timmy Chang's contract through 2026 following a win against New Mexico and positive remarks from athletics director Lois Manin about the program's future.

The LAPD reported that missing woman Hannah Kobayashi was seen on footage crossing into Mexico voluntarily, shifting the case to a voluntary missing person situation.

A Honolulu firefighter, Travis Kotrys, was arrested and indicted on several counts of sexual assault against a minor, to appear in court on December 5.

A fatal accident involving a pedestrian disrupted traffic in Honolulu's Nuuanu after a woman was hit by a car while crossing against a 'Do Not Walk' sign.

Authorities and community members are actively searching for Carol Ann Lau, an 84-year-old woman missing since December 2, 2024, from Hilo's University Heights area.

Hawai'i DLNR has scheduled a special feral pig hunt on Hawai'i Island to control the invasive pig population, allowing the use of dogs, rifles, and knives, excluding shotguns. There's no limit on the number of pigs or size of hunting parties.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's visit to Hawaii indicates strengthening ties with the US amid China's disapproval and heightens regional diplomatic engagement.