Business State to holiday shoppers: Know your refund and exchange rights before you buy
Community Salvation Army provides hundreds of Thanksgiving meals at community events in Līhuʻe…
Salty Stacks debuts at Shops at Kukui‘ula in Poʻipū, expanding its presence on Kaua‘i
The second location opens Nov. 28, on Black Friday, less than 2 years after the first storefront on Kaua‘i was opened in March 2024 at Coconut Marketplace in Kapaʻa. November 27, 2025 · 01:00am
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north and west shorelines of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The advisory is now through noon Friday, as large surf of 15 to 20 feet is forecast through the morning for north-facing shores on both islands, while west-facing shores will see breakers of 10 to 12...Community Kῑlauea Roundabout located at intersection of Kūhiō Highway-Kolo Road now open
Business Kaua’i Council bans disposable polystyrene bodyboards under Bill 2976
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UPDATE: Swell peaked, will continue to decline; high surf advisory canceled
U.S. Postal Service to observe Thanksgiving holiday; post offices will be closed Nov. 27
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UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north and west shorelines of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The advisory is now through noon Friday, as large surf of 15 to 20 feet is forecast through the morning for north-facing shores on both islands, while west-facing shores will see breakers of 10 to 12 feet.
State to holiday shoppers: Know your refund and exchange rights before you buy
“Understanding your rights before you buy can help prevent disputes and protect your wallet” during the busy holiday shopping season, said Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection Executive Director Mana Moriarty.
Salvation Army provides hundreds of Thanksgiving meals at community events in Līhuʻe, Hanapēpē
The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving outreach in Kauaʻi brought joy and warmth to community members through drive-thru and sit-down meal events, showcasing community spirit.
First major winter swell expected this weekend along north, west shorelines
An extra large west-northwest to northwest swell is expected to rapidly fill in Saturday evening and peak Saturday night into Sunday, likely producing giant warning-level surf of 40 to 50 feet along north-facing shores, with some even larger sets possible, and 25 to 35 feet along west-facing shores of Kaua’i.
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State to holiday shoppers: Know your refund and exchange rights before you buy
“Understanding your rights before you buy can help prevent disputes and protect your wallet” during the busy holiday shopping season, said Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection Executive Director Mana Moriarty.
Juliet Madrid receives inaugural award for exceptional promise during state government internship
Juliet Madrid successfully completed an internship with the Disability Compensation Division and now works at the Kauaʻi District Health Office.
U.S. representatives Tokuda, Case want to hear from Hawaiʻi constituents about 2026 priorities
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and U.S. Rep. Ed Case have each put out their own survey, which they want their constituents to fill out to better understand priorities for 2026.
Hawaiʻi Island struck by magnitude 4.6 earthquake Tuesday night; no reports of damage
The tremor followed the end of episode 37 lava fountaining on Kīlauea by 10 minutes, but does not appear directly related to the eruption, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Big Island News
High surf warning likely this weekend along Big Island western shores with arrival of extra-large swell
The west-northwest to northwest swell is expected to rapidly fill in Saturday evening and peak during the day Sunday, likely producing surf of 12 to 18 feet, with some even larger sets possible, for West Hawai‘i shorelines.
DAGS getting new digs in Honokaʻa
$8 million project will double the Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services workspace in the Hāmākua community and increase productivity for North Hawaiʻi
Expanding the flock: 2 more ʻalalā added to wild cohort already free on Maui
The two new birds, both a year younger than their 5 other more established counterparts, are now taking their turn at calling the release aviary home, where they are acclimating to the sights and sounds of the forest and using the secure space to strengthen their flight and landing muscles.
Maui News
Hawaiian Moment — Lā Kūʻokoʻa, Hawaiian Independence Day
"In the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, Nov. 28 was an official holiday called Lā Kūʻokoʻa, or Independence Day. This was the day in 1843 when England and France formally recognized Hawaiʻi's independence," according to a letter published on the subject.
Aloha United Way CEO takes part in Nasdaq closing bell ceremony in New York
Aloha United Way President and CEO Michelle Bartell joined senior leaders from the United Way network at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square for the 4 p.m. bell ringing on Tuesday.
