A man from Ohio, Garret Khrapovch Stanislav, drowned in Kona after being overpowered by rough waves. Police and rescuers responded but could not save him.

Kawai James Pomroy, an escapee from Hale Nani Correctional Facility, was captured by Park Rangers in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. He faces charges for escape and theft, and two accomplices: one caught, one still at large.

Hawaii's DCCA has announced disciplinary actions for licensed professionals for December 2024, emphasizing enforcement of standards to protect consumers.

A new comfort station funded by Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana is coming to Hā‘ena State Park, including cultural safeguards and plans to ease parking during construction.

Mike Lambert is nominated as the new Director of the State Department of Law Enforcement in Honolulu by Governor Josh Green, citing his extensive law enforcement experience.

Maui Emergency Management Agency warns against trespassing in Lahaina's off-limits areas, stressing the importance of respecting boundaries and posted signs for safety and legal reasons.

Maui's Fifth Street courts at Lānaʻi Park will close from Jan 27 - Aug 31, 2025, for renovations, including resurfacing and new equipment. Other park areas will remain open.

Kaua‘i Fire Department controlled a brush fire near Salt Pond Beach Park, with no threat to structures or injuries, involving multiple teams and equipment. Visitors were advised to evacuate as a precaution.

Honolulu anticipates cooler temperatures as a cold front approaches, with the National Weather Service predicting a pleasant Holiday weekend following the front's passage, but potential rain by mid-next week.

The Honolulu Police Department warns about scammers posing as officers demanding payment for fake warrants and advises the public to report such incidents.

An elderly man, Colin Perry, died following a collision on a private road in Waimea, prompting an active police investigation into the traffic incident.

Puhi Park's tennis and basketball courts are closing for resurfacing from Jan. 16 to mid-May as part of a $3.1 million project by DOPR and contractor Pacific Concrete.

The Hawai‘i Police Department reported two fentanyl-related arrests and retrieved over 0.81 grams of the drug in December, emphasizing its lethal potential and broader anti-narcotics efforts.