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    • Kauaʻi Department of Water announces expanded drop box hours

    The Kauaʻi Department of Water has announced updated operating hours for its bill payment drop box in Līhuʻe.

    Community Volcano Watch: Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou; roundup of fireworks from Kīlauea’s…

    Community Living Treasures of Hawai‘i celebrates 51st year; 6 to be honored this year for lives…

    UPDATE: County advises public on safe practices for potential severe weather conditions coming to Kauaʻi

    According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a kona low will develop north of Kaua‘i Saturday night and pass northwest of the islands on Sunday before drifting to the west on Monday. January 02, 2026 · 01:24pm

    10 lane closures scheduled during week of Jan. 3-9 on Kaua‘i state roadways

    Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

    Community Kaua‘i Bus offers 100 free Hōlomua Transit Cards

    Community Greenlight Award-winning script, filmmaker announced from ‘Ohina Labs 2025

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    Volcano Watch: Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou; roundup of fireworks from Kīlauea’s fountains

    Since Dec. 23, 2024, the north and south vents within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, inside Kaluapele, the summit caldera, have erupted in 39 lava fountaining episodes.

    Living Treasures of Hawai‘i celebrates 51st year; 6 to be honored this year for lives that reflect best of islands

    2026 honorees join the ranks of those who have enriched Hawai‘i’s cultural, artistic and humanitarian landscape. Find out more about the 2026 honorees by following the link below.

    Kaua‘i Bus offers 100 free Hōlomua Transit Cards

    The promotion coincides with the launch of new Route 900 and Route 950 services, which expand public transportation options for the community.

    Greenlight Award-winning script, filmmaker announced from ‘Ohina Labs 2025

    ‘Shop Local’ by Katelyn Chong was selected as the winning short film script during the first year the annual intensive workshop was paired with ‘Ohina’s inaugural Producers Lab.

    10 lane closures scheduled during week of Jan. 3-9 on Kaua‘i state roadways

    Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

    UPDATE: County advises public on safe practices for potential severe weather conditions coming to Kauaʻi

    According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a kona low will develop north of Kaua‘i Saturday night and pass northwest of the islands on Sunday before drifting to the west on Monday.
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    Volcano Watch: Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou; roundup of fireworks from Kīlauea’s fountains

    Since Dec. 23, 2024, the north and south vents within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, inside Kaluapele, the summit caldera, have erupted in 39 lava fountaining episodes.

    Living Treasures of Hawai‘i celebrates 51st year; 6 to be honored this year for lives that reflect best of islands

    2026 honorees join the ranks of those who have enriched Hawai‘i’s cultural, artistic and humanitarian landscape. Find out more about the 2026 honorees by following the link below.

    Greenlight Award-winning script, filmmaker announced from ‘Ohina Labs 2025

    ‘Shop Local’ by Katelyn Chong was selected as the winning short film script during the first year the annual intensive workshop was paired with ‘Ohina’s inaugural Producers Lab.

    Hawaiʻi Permanente Medical Group celebrates 65 years of physician-led care

    Hawai’i Permanente Medical Group said moving forward it plans to expand access to primary and specialty care, strengthen telehealth services, and invest in programs that address social and cultural determinants of health.

    Woman dies in early New Year’s Day crash on Kūhiō Highway

    Talia Jimenez, 21, of Kōloa, was identified as the victim in the first traffic fatality of 2026, following a single-vehicle crash on Kūhiō Highway.

    Hawaii’s first baby of 2026 born at Moanalua Medical Center

    At 3:59 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Hawaii’s first baby of 2026 made his debut at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center.

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    ‘Ohina Labs 2025 Greenlight Award winner announced

    'Shop Local' by Katelyn Chong was selected as the winning short film script during the first year the annual intensive workshop was paired with ‘Ohina's inaugural Producers Lab.

    Volcano Watch: Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou; roundup of fireworks from Kīlauea’s fountains

    Since Dec. 23, 2024, the north and south vents within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, inside Kaluapele, the summit caldera, have erupted in 39 lava fountaining episodes.

    8 lane closures scheduled during week of Jan. 3-9 on Big Island state roadways

    Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

    Kealakehe Elementary School’s special needs classroom gets much needed repair

    This repair comes about six weeks after the Hawai‘i State Teachers Association held a press conference discussing concerns over plumbing issues in the E Building on the elementary school campus.

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    BDC Director David Daly named MEO Employee of the Year

    Business Development Center Director David Daly was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Year at the nonprofit’s holiday gathering Dec. 19.

    With FEMA housing deadline for Lahaina fire survivors 39 days away, state officials hope for an extension

    In 39 days, those types of gatherings will not be possible for the 1,475 individuals still in FEMA-funded housing on Maui if the deadline is not extended. In November, the state requested a 12-month extension to the current deadline.

    Maui Weather Forecast for January 03, 2026

    A strong high pressure system far north of the region will be disrupted by a developing kona low forming just north of Kauai later tonight. Trade winds will...

    Recruitment for state conservation officers starts in January

    Vacancies for these officer positions are located across the state.