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    • New Kaua’i bus routes to connect Anahola and Waimea beginning Jan. 5

    The Kauaʻi Bus will launch its first electric buses along with two new routes, improving island-wide connectivity with routes that include Līhuʻe Airport.

    Community Kaua‘i Fire Department urges fire safety this New Year’s Eve

    Community Maui native Kamalei Kawaʻa, a top 20 finalist on Season 25 of ‘The Voice,’…

    Kauaʻi’s year of 2025 in pictures and stories

    From fierce winter storms and technological breakthroughs to vibrant cultural festivities and interstellar discoveries, 2025 was a transformative year for Kauaʻi, embodying resilience and community spirit. December 31, 2025 · 06:08am
    (Photo Credit: Xiomara Yamileth/ Kaua'i Now)

    UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for northern, western shorelines of Ni‘ihau, Kaua‘i

    Overlapping, medium-period northwest and north-northwest swells will maintain advisory-level surf with little change through Wednesday evening (Dec. 31); advisory now in effect until 6 p.m.

    Hawaii News CYBERSECURITY ALERT: Phishing threat masquerading as Hawaiʻi departments

    Community Reuse collection event scheduled for next week

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    Kaua‘i Fire Department urges fire safety this New Year’s Eve

    “We’re asking everyone to celebrate responsibly and keep safety front and center this New Year’s Eve,” said Kaua‘i Fire Chief Michael Gibson. “Adults should closely supervise children, make sure everyone understands the risks and remember that fireworks should never be held or thrown.”

    Maui native Kamalei Kawaʻa, a top 20 finalist on Season 25 of ‘The Voice,’ releases debut solo album

    Four-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and Grammy nominee features 13 mele on his new album, including original compositions and select favorites, honoring the people, places and moments that shaped him throughout his life and musical journey.

    UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for northern, western shorelines of Ni‘ihau, Kaua‘i

    Overlapping, medium-period northwest and north-northwest swells will maintain advisory-level surf with little change through Wednesday evening (Dec. 31); advisory now in effect until 6 p.m.

    Kauaʻi’s year of 2025 in pictures and stories

    From fierce winter storms and technological breakthroughs to vibrant cultural festivities and interstellar discoveries, 2025 was a transformative year for Kauaʻi, embodying resilience and community spirit.

    New Kaua’i bus routes to connect Anahola and Waimea beginning Jan. 5

    The Kauaʻi Bus will launch its first electric buses along with two new routes, improving island-wide connectivity with routes that include Līhuʻe Airport.

    CYBERSECURITY ALERT: Phishing threat masquerading as Hawaiʻi departments

    Cybercriminals are creating deceptive web addresses to trick users into providing sensitive personal information or login credentials.
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    Maui native Kamalei Kawaʻa, a top 20 finalist on Season 25 of ‘The Voice,’ releases debut solo album

    Four-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and Grammy nominee features 13 mele on his new album, including original compositions and select favorites, honoring the people, places and moments that shaped him throughout his life and musical journey.

    CYBERSECURITY ALERT: Phishing threat masquerading as Hawaiʻi departments

    Cybercriminals are creating deceptive web addresses to trick users into providing sensitive personal information or login credentials.

    Hawai‘i joins multistate settlement against luxury auto manufacturer

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a nearly $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

    Gov. Green appoints acting chair of DLNR while Dawn Chang out on medical leave

    DLNR’s Deputy Director Ryan Kanaka‘ole will serve as acting chair and director of the state agency, effective immediately.

    First monthly emergency siren test in 2026 scheduled

    The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the Hawai‘i Statewide Alert and Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies.

    New research into Cookiecutter shark bridges Hawai‘i knowledge with modern science

    The study analyzed a larger dataset than previous research, examining bite patterns recorded across Hawaiʻi’s longline fisheries over many years.

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    Dr. Billy Bergin — keeper of the paniolo spirit — named Living Treasure of Hawai‘i

    The Waimea veterinarian, rancher and historian — who founded the Paniolo Preservation Society and authored the acclaimed 'Loyal to the Land' book series — joins the ranks of those who have enriched Hawai‘i's cultural, artistic and humanitarian landscape.

    Police ask for tips in disappearance 2 years ago of Pāhoa man

    Kelly Gravitt, a 37-year-old Pāhoa resident and veteran with a Purple Heart, has been missing since since May 2023.

    POLICE: Only one lane open on Māmalahoa Highway near 56-mile marker in South Kohala

    A traffic accident near Waikelehua Place caused the wires to block both lanes of traffic earlier this morning on Māmalahoa Highway; one lane of traffic expected in the area for next several hours.

    High surf advisory in effect through New Year’s Eve for northern shores of Big Island

    Overlapping, medium-period northwest and north-northwest swells will maintain advisory-level surf, with little change through this evening

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    Schatz: $1B delivered to Hawaiʻi in 2025 to support Maui’s recovery, upgrade health centers, expand internet

    In 2025, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) worked to protect Hawai‘i from significant cuts to federal funding and helped secure more than $1 billion for Hawai‘i to support Maui’s ongoing recovery, expand high-speed internet, and improve airports and infrastructure.

    KIRC announces January trolling dates

    The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for January 2026 — Jan. 17-18 and Jan. 24-25.

    Maui arrivals and visitor spending increase in November 2025

    Twenty-seven months after the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires, there were 200,823 visitors to Maui in November 2025 compared to 197,803 visitors (+1.5%) in November 2024.

    ‘Ohana Strong’s mission to save clothes and toys helped save its volunteers, too

    For a decade, the organization has helped more than 1,000 families and saved 1,000 pounds of belongings each month from entering the landfill.