Volunteers and staff conducted the annual Christmas Bird Count in Hawai‘i, focusing on endangered forest birds at Pu’u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve, as part of a global conservation effort.

A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane in Maui, leading to an investigation into how the individual accessed the restricted area.

The National Weather Service forecasts light winds and stable conditions in Hawaii before increased weekend showers, with trade winds helping to clear air quality affected by volcanic VOG. A High Surf Warning is also issued for coastal areas.

Two Kauaʻi families received new homes through the DHHL, celebrated by local officials and highlighting NAHASDA's role in providing affordable housing.

Hawai'i police continue their search for two men, Clyde T. Loa and Kawai J. Pomroy, who escaped from a correctional facility on December 13. The public is warned not to approach them and to contact authorities with information.

Hawai’i Police seek help to find missing teen Momi Leonard, last seen in Hilo on December 23. She's 5-foot-1, of Asian/Filipino descent, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and was wearing a black hoodie and Juicy Couture pajamas.

The Honolulu Police Department and MADD Hawaii held a sobriety checkpoint in memory of Azalia Park, who was killed by an impaired driver, emphasizing the importance of safe driving.

A woman was critically injured after being hit by a car on Kūhiō Highway. Traffic was disrupted, and the incident is under investigation. Authorities are seeking witnesses.

Officer Severo Ines Jr. was honored as Officer of the Quarter by HISSPA for his dedication to traffic safety, citing his arrests of motorists for excessive speeding on Hawai‘i Island.

The 'Ākoʻakoʻa Coral Restoration Nursery in Hawaii, developed by ASU and the DLNR, is a major conservation effort for West Hawai‘i’s reefs, featuring advanced technology and real-world impact.

The NWS forecasts breezy trade winds for Hawaii, with a weather shift expected mid-week, and potential for enhanced showers and snow on high peaks early next week.

A Nye County deputy and his K9, Zeus, narrowly escaped a house fire, losing personal property but receiving significant community support for recovery.

The Honolulu Fire Department rescued an 84-year-old injured hiker from the Manoa Falls Trail, providing immediate medical aid and airlifting him to safety.