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Moderate swells trigger high surf advisory for north, west shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

Surf will build to 12 to 16 feet along northern shorelines, with 8 to 12 feet forecast along western shorelines; strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

University of Hawaiʻi announces fall 2025 commencement schedule for 4-year campuses

All 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses throughout the state will host spring commencement services in May 2026.

Maui man, convicted felon, sentenced to 40 months for possessing explosive powder

Jess Kiesel Lee, 43, of Kula, Maui, was sentenced last week by US District Judge Jill A. Otake to 40 months of imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release for possessing, as a convicted felon, explosive powder.

November brought dry, breezy conditions to the island

The month brought notably dry weather to Kauaʻi, with gages at Hanapēpē and Waimea Heights marking their driest November on record.

Authorities arrest possible suspect in Kapa‘a car break-ins

A joint operation led to the arrest of Charles Aban on Dec. 5, as a suspect in a series of 25 vehicle break-ins near Kapa‘a trailheads.

U.S. Geological Survey scouts for new monitoring site after Kīlauea summit camera buried in volcanic debris

The V3cam on the south rim of Kīlauea was buried under 50 feet of tephra, abruptly ending its livestream.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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University of Hawaiʻi announces fall 2025 commencement schedule for 4-year campuses

All 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses throughout the state will host spring commencement services in May 2026.

Maui man, convicted felon, sentenced to 40 months for possessing explosive powder

Jess Kiesel Lee, 43, of Kula, Maui, was sentenced last week by US District Judge Jill A. Otake to 40 months of imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release for possessing, as a convicted felon, explosive powder.

Hawaiʻi hazard monitoring project merging tech, community design secures $1.25M

The project is aimed at protecting the people and ecosystems of the islands from threats such as wildfires, drought, flooding, hurricanes, tsunamis, water contamination and more.

Operation Santa open for letter adoption

New team option and an expanded online catalog make fulfilling kids’ and families’ holiday wishes easier this year.

Pearl Harbor attack as seen from Japanese fighter pilots, prisoners of war viewpoints

Department of Accounting and General Services Hawaiʻi State Archives wanted to share 84 years later photographs found in planes or taken from prisoners of war that show the Dec. 7, 1941, attack from a Japanese perspective.

Schatz leads bipartisan effort to promote native arts and culture

He is joined by fellow Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, both Democrats, and Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski to introduce the Native Arts & Culture Promotion Act, which would also unlock federal funds for Native Hawaiian Organizations.

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Help show there is still magic in the world: Adopt a letter through Operation Santa today

New team option and an expanded online catalog for Santa's Gift Shoppe make fulfilling kids' and families' holiday wishes through this annual U.S. Postal Service holiday program easier this year.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 10, 2025

Light winds with land breezes can be expected through tonight. Winds will then become light southwesterly tomorrow as a cold front approaches from the...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for December 10, 2025

Current northwest (300-320 degree) swell will be followed by a larger northwest (310-325 degree) swell filling in tonight and peaking during the day Wednesday...

Puna man charged in connection with two incidents involving burglary, theft in Kūkiʻo

One was the burglary of a Holo Kula Place residence and theft of a luxury watch, while the other was the theft of a smartphone removed from a golf cart parked along Kūkiʻo Nui Drive.

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Maui Surf Forecast for December 10, 2025

Current northwest (300-320 degree) swell will be followed by a larger northwest (310-325 degree) swell filling in tonight and peaking during the day Wednesday...

Kumulani Chapel and Maui Land & Pineapple finalize agreement for permanent Kapalua campus

Kumulani Chapel will soon have a permanent home in Kapalua Resort through a new agreement with Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. The church will purchase more than six acres to establish a permanent campus for the longstanding West Maui congregation of 42 years.

Sentry donates $120K to Maui charities in recognition of PGA TOUR players

Sentry is honoring the players who qualified for The Sentry 2026 by making charitable donations to Maui nonprofits in their names—supporting Maui United Way and player-selected organizations that strengthen the Maui community. This release highlights a total of $120,000 in contributions made on behalf of 60 qualifying players.

The Wayfinder Group launches in Hawaiʻi and Washington D.C.

The Wayfinder Group is a strategic advisory firm with offices in Hawaiʻi and Washington D.C. WFGRP provides strategic government relations, public affairs, communications, marketing and community outreach services to help clients navigate the local, state and federal landscape to deliver outcomes they seek.