Hawai'i's Asian American communities are ringing in the year of the snake, according to the Chinese zodiac calendar, a 12-year cycle represented by animals. The last year of the snake happened in 2013.

A 29-year-old man who suffered severe burns from a NYE fireworks explosion in Honolulu has died. He was being treated at the Arizona Burn Center.

Big Island Candies is also celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year with some special limited-edition Year of the Snake Gift Boxes and 2025 Snake Square Gift Boxes. The beautifully designed boxes will contain 22 ono goodies, including: ten almond shortbread, eight white dipped almond shortbread, and four macadamia nut toffees.

Two people arrested in connection to the fatal New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Aliamanu were released Saturday while police continue their investigation.

The only thing more reliable in Hawaii than the annual explosions lighting up the New Year’s Eve sky has been the failure of politicians and law enforcement to address the issue in any meaningful way.

Two suspects were arrested in relation to the deadly Aliamanu explosion on New Year’s Eve, which killed four and injured dozens. On Jan. 24 at 2:30 p.m., HPD

HONOLULU (AP) — Death toll from New Year's Eve illegal fireworks explosion in Honolulu climbs to 5.