Hawaiʻi has launched the Reef Habitat Plan, leveraging local fishers' knowledge for nearshore habitat management without new regulations, utilizing federal grants and online surveys for community input.

The National Weather Service forecasts stable weather with light winds and potential showers for Hawaii, alongside High Surf Warnings due to strong Pacific swells.

Kaua‘i firefighters quickly put out a 3-acre brush fire near Halaulani Road, Kalihiwai, with no injuries or structural damage reported. Multiple units, including aerial support, collaborated to extinguish the blaze in about three hours.

Authorities captured one escapee, Joseph Fernandez, from Hale Nani Facility in Hawaii; two others remain at large. Fernandez faces escape-related charges; a stolen vehicle was also recovered.

Hawai‘i DOT seeks to declare a traffic emergency on Kamehameha V Highway on Moloka‘i due to severe erosion, with a public meeting scheduled for community input.

The Maui District Highways office will be closed on Dec. 26th and 27th for electrical work, but services will still be available by phone. The office will reopen on Dec. 30th.

Hawaii's forest bird conservation efforts focused on the "Year of the Forest Birds," with mixed outcomes--some species near extinction and others showing signs of recovery.

Maui County announces holiday closures for various offices and services on Christmas and New Year's Day; essential services like trash pickup and Maui Bus will operate as usual.

The County of Maui received two GFOA awards for its budget presentation and financial reporting, marking over 30 years of continued excellence in financial management.

The weather forecast for Honolulu predicts a calm pattern with light showers, steady and dry conditions, and lighter winds into the coming weekend. A High Surf Warning is in effect for some shores.

Suspect surrenders after a five-hour standoff at a Honolulu Don Quijote store, following property damage and attempted arson.

A 77-year-old man died in a collision involving his quad and a truck on Kūhio Highway, Kaua‘i. The investigation is ongoing; speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors.

The annual Heroes and Helpers event brought festive joy to disadvantaged children in Hilo, with various law enforcement agencies and Catholic Charities providing $125 gift cards for holiday shopping.