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Lane closures scheduled for Haleko Road this week

Haleko Road lane closures planned from Rice Street to Nāwiliwili Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Jan. 8 and 9.

4 companies, including Kauaʻi firm, issued violations for providing illegal lab testing

Lab Exodus, a mobile phlebotomy service owned and operated by Rachel Moke, located in ʻEleʻele is one of 3 firms affiliated with Ulta Lab Tests, headquartered in Scottsdale, Airz., and acted as a collecting depot, where specimens were illegally collected directly from a person without a request by an authorized person, a requirement under Hawaiʻi law.

UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for eastern shorelines of Kaua’i, Ni’ihau

That advisory was the last advisory, watch or warning to end or be canceled since late last week when the National Weather Service started issuing inclement and severe weather statements and products because of anticipated impacts from what was likely not a “classic” kona low.

State unemployment rate falls to 2.2% in November as jobs increase by 10,400 from previous year

There were 672,350 people employed in November while 15,350 were unemployed. Those numbers mean there was a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 688,000 statewide.

Annual first quarter business reports due by end of March; can be filed at any time online

Businesses are encouraged to monitor their information online and file reports timely to remain in good standing, which might be a prerequisite to qualify for contracts, loans and other forms of assistance.

State starts work on Līhu‘e Airport parking improvements

The $10.2 million project, awarded to contractor Alpha, Inc., is expected to be completed by fall 2026.
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4 companies, including Kauaʻi firm, issued violations for providing illegal lab testing

Lab Exodus, a mobile phlebotomy service owned and operated by Rachel Moke, located in ʻEleʻele is one of 3 firms affiliated with Ulta Lab Tests, headquartered in Scottsdale, Airz., and acted as a collecting depot, where specimens were illegally collected directly from a person without a request by an authorized person, a requirement under Hawaiʻi law.

State unemployment rate falls to 2.2% in November as jobs increase by 10,400 from previous year

There were 672,350 people employed in November while 15,350 were unemployed. Those numbers mean there was a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 688,000 statewide.

Annual first quarter business reports due by end of March; can be filed at any time online

Businesses are encouraged to monitor their information online and file reports timely to remain in good standing, which might be a prerequisite to qualify for contracts, loans and other forms of assistance.

Hawai‘i rural health care to get financial boost

Money was awarded through the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program as part of a $50 billion national investment to strengthen rural healthcare in all 50 states.

Hawai‘i ‘Eyes on the Road’ program aims to improve maintenance response on state thoroughfares

The state department has commissioned the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Engineering and Blyncsy to distribute free dash cameras to collect information on the condition of 982 miles of state-managed road and 744 bridges.

UH researchers say Hawaiʻi’s renewable energy future could be fueled by microalgae

Tiny, sun-powered organisms found in freshwater pools could soon fuel Hawaiʻi’s sustainable future.

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Hawaiʻi businesses must file annual first quarter reports by end of March

Businesses are encouraged to monitor their information online and file reports timely to remain in good standing, which might be a prerequisite to qualify for contracts, loans and other forms of assistance.

WATCH: Astronomers reveal hidden lives of early universe’s ultra-massive galaxies

A new multi-wavelength study shows that some ultra-massive galaxies shut down star formation early, while others remain active but hidden by dust,

UPDATE: High surf advisory for east-facing shores of Big Island canceled

That advisory was the last advisory, watch or warning to end or be canceled since late last week when the National Weather Service started issuing inclement and severe weather statements and products because of anticipated impacts from what was likely not a "classic" kona low.

Late Fire Chief Kazuo Todd to be honored during upcoming Waimea Town Meeting

January's town hall — which breaks with the usual first Thursday routine because of the holidays — will also include the annual Hawai'i Legislature preview with Big Island state Sen. Tim Richards and state Rep. David Tarnas as well as a presentation by The Food Basket Executive Director Kristin Frost Albrecht

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Ocean rescue: Paddler airlifted two miles offshore of Spreckelsville

A Maui man was airlifted to safety after becoming separated from his outrigger canoe offshore of Spreckelsville on Tuesday afternoon. The incident was reported at 4:17 p.m. on Jan. 6, along the north shore between Pāʻia and Kahului.

Hawai‘i jobless rate dips to 2.2%; Maui County rate at 2.6% in November

Hawaiʻi’s statewide unemployment rate remained lower than the national average in November 2025.

Hawaiʻi wildfire plan in the works in conjunction with expansion of new state fire marshal’s office

These efforts are at the top of the state's list of 10 priorities for improving wildfire prevention after the deadly and destructive blaze on Maui in 2023.

Maui Weather Forecast for January 07, 2026

Trades are expected to gradually weaken and remain light throughout the forecast period, instilling a land-sea breeze regime in response. Shower activity...