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The Shops at Kukui‘ula welcomes holidays with Santa visits, Keiki Bash
Bring the entire ʻohana and head down to the shopping center in Poʻipū for some festive fun and seasonal cheer in celebration of the holidays. December 07, 2025 · 05:00am
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.Kauai News UPDATE: Threat of coastal flooding expected to carry over for another day
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Kaua‘i police provide alternate phone numbers to use during electrical maintenance
Utah visitor injured after fall while hiking Kaua‘i trail
Friends of Princeville and Līhuʻe libraries to host back-to-back holiday used book…
Volcano Watch: Tracking the growth of a new puʻu at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island
Students, professional photographers team up for community exhibition
Līhuʻe and Kapaʻa DMV offices to close for staff training next week
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The Shops at Kukui‘ula welcomes holidays with Santa visits, Keiki Bash
Bring the entire ʻohana and head down to the shopping center in Poʻipū for some festive fun and seasonal cheer in celebration of the holidays.
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.
Injured hunter rescued from Mākaha Ridge
First responders received a report of the injured hunter shortly before 2 p.m. Dec 6; personnel with Waimea Fire Station along with others from Līhu‘e Fire Station aboard Air 1 as well as personnel from Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement responded.
UPDATE: Episode 38 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption on Big Island ends after about 12 hours of impressive, notable events
The latest episode in the series that began nearly a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, ended abruptly at 8:52 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6), when the south vent — which exploded earlier during the day and featured sustained fountaining as high as 1,200 feet at one point — ceased activity.
Hawai‘i lawmakers in Washington concerned by federal emergency assistance confusion
The lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington say delays, shifts in policy focus and withholding funds have created uncertainty and will hurt those most in need of aid, seek answers to several questions in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi and FEMA’s senior official performing duties of administrator Karen Evans.
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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.
UPDATE: Episode 38 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption on Big Island ends after about 12 hours of impressive, notable events
The latest episode in the series that began nearly a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, ended abruptly at 8:52 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6), when the south vent — which exploded earlier during the day and featured sustained fountaining as high as 1,200 feet at one point — ceased activity.
Hawai‘i lawmakers in Washington concerned by federal emergency assistance confusion
The lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington say delays, shifts in policy focus and withholding funds have created uncertainty and will hurt those most in need of aid, seek answers to several questions in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi and FEMA’s senior official performing duties of administrator Karen Evans.
Surprise & Delight: Hawaiian Airlines, Honolulu Cookie Company partner up to bring tasty treat to travelers
The Hawai’i-based brands partnered to give some extra aloha and holiday cheer to people on several flights Thursday (Dec. 4) by greeting them with complimentary peppermint macadamia cookies on World Cookie Day.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi County leaders outline needs, priorities to state senators during Big Island visit
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda said he is advocating for state funding to support construction of a North Kona hospital, a Puna alternate route to ease traffic and ways to address cost of living.
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i hosts 2025 ‘Heroes and Helpers’ event at Hilo Target
Each of the 50 keiki who participated during the Dec. 6 event received a $125 Target gift card and were allowed to purchase anything they had on their holiday wish lists while their "Hero" partners helped.
Police seek missing Kona man; do you know where to find Justin Harmon?
The 46-year-old is considered endangered because he might be in need of medication; he was last seen the evening of Dec. 1 on Alahou Street in Kailua-Kona.
UPDATE: Episode 38 produces ash cloud over Puna, rare triple lava fountain; destroys 1 of 3 livestreaming webcams at Kīlauea summit
The latest episode in the series that began nearly a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, ended abruptly at 8:52 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6), after a little more than 12 hours, when the south vent — which exploded earlier during the day and featured sustained fountaining as high as 1,200 feet at one point — ceased activity.
Maui News
ProArts Playhouse hosts special sensory-friendly performance of ‘The Reluctant Elf’
ProArts Playhouse has announced a special sensory-friendly performance of its beloved holiday show, "The Reluctant Elf," on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at 4 p.m. This performance, tailored for children and adults with sensory sensitivities, offers a festive and inclusive experience for all members of the community and is made possible in part by support from Wave of Harmony Foundation.
Volcano Watch: Tracking the growth of a new puʻu at Kīlauea, southwest of Halemaʻumaʻu
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has been busy tracking the continued growth of this young geologic feature, which is visible from public viewing areas around the summit within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Flags to be lowered on Dec. 7 in remembrance of the Pearl Harbor Attack
Gov. Josh Green has ordered the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
UPDATE: Episode 38 produces ash cloud over Puna, rare triple lava fountain; destroys 1 of 3 livestreaming webcams at Kīlauea summit
The latest episode in the series that began nearly a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, ended abruptly at 8:52 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6), after a little more than 12 hours, when the south vent — which exploded earlier during the day and featured sustained fountaining as high as 1,200 feet at one point — ceased activity.
