Hawaii High School Boys Basketball Playoffs Underway
State championship games set for Friday after upsets in Division I quarterfinals
Aloha United Way Celebrates 211 Day at Hawaii State Capitol
Gov. Josh Green to Choose Judge from List of Nominees for Intermediate Court of Appeals
Crime
Honolulu Mayor Urges Taiwan to Fix Crumbling, Crime-Plagued Chinatown Plaza
Blangiardi says the 4-acre complex has become a 'haven for illegal activity' and poses a threat to residents and visitors.

Two Honolulu Police Officers Arrested in Separate Incidents
Domestic violence and drunk driving allegations against HPD officers raise concerns about accountability and standards of conduct
Armed Robbery Reported in Makapuu Area
Police investigating incident involving multiple suspects and two victims
Weather
HECO may shut off power to more Hawaii communities as high winds continue
Areas with high wildfire risk, including South Kohala on Hawaii Island and upcountry Maui, may lose power within the next day.

Significant Outages Hit West Maui as PSPS Watch Issued for Hawaii Island and Other Maui Areas
Hawaiian Electric warns of extended power outages due to extreme wind gusts and low humidity levels
Hawaii State Parks Closed Due to Severe Weather
All state parks, forests, and trails shut down as heavy rain, flooding, and high winds hit the islands.
Lifestyle
Crowdfunding Proposed to Restore Waikiki's Natatorium War Memorial
A Canadian visitor suggests a global crowdfunding campaign to save the deteriorating historic landmark.

Hawaii Proposes Green Fee Transparency Dashboard
New bill aims to make green fee revenue and spending more visible to the public.
Hawaii students advocate for safe spaces, opportunities
High schoolers meet with lawmakers to discuss campus safety, after-school programs, and ways to boost student engagement
Politics
Honolulu Mayor Calls on Taiwan to Repair Chinatown Plaza
Crumbling infrastructure and rising crime rates prompt plea for assistance.

Hawaii Rep. Ed Case Backs Temporary ICE Funding to Achieve Reforms
Case argues separating ICE funding from broader government spending gives Democrats more leverage to push for changes to immigration enforcement tactics.
Honolulu Senators Fast-Track 24/7 Civil Rights Lifeline For Islanders
SB2055 would require the Hawai'i Civil Rights Commission to run a toll-free helpline for civil rights and hate crime reports.
Sports
Hawaii holds on for 72-67 win over UC San Diego
Isaac Johnson scores 20 points to lead Hawaii to victory

UH Men's Volleyball Adds BYU to Schedule
Third-ranked Hawaii to host No. 8 Brigham Young for two matches in February
Kamehameha-Hawaii rallies to beat Saint Louis in semifinals
Warriors advance to state final against Kapaa