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Permanent striping of the Kīlauea roundabout begins Monday

Kolo Road access to Kūhiō Highway in Kīlauea will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for permanent striping of the Kīlauea roundabout.

Waimea and Kapaʻa high school football teams go down fighting in state championship games

Kapa’a High School lost a dramatic 13-9 game to Kailua in Division I and Waimea High School fell 42-24 to Kamehameha Maui in Division II.

U.S. Postal Service ready to deliver Hawai‘i’s holiday season mail, shipping needs

Members of the public are encouraged to follow the USPS online holiday hub for all their holiday shipping information.

Monthly statewide siren test will include audio broadcast segment on Monday

The monthly test of Hawaiʻi’s all-hazard Outdoor Siren and Emergency Alert System will take place across the state at 11:45 a.m. on Monday.

13 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 5 on Kauaʻi state roadways

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

UPDATE: High surf warning in effect noon Saturday through noon Monday for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for surf of 35 to 40 feet for north-facing shores, and 20 to 30 feet for west-facing shores.
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U.S. Postal Service ready to deliver Hawai‘i’s holiday season mail, shipping needs

Members of the public are encouraged to follow the USPS online holiday hub for all their holiday shipping information.

Volcano Watch: The legacy of the 1975 earthquake, 50 years of study at Kīlauea’s south flank

The improved understanding of how the south flank of Kīlauea behaves is part of the legacy of the 1975 Kalapana earthquake.

Governor’s military leased lands advisory panel meets for first time

Members used their inaugural meeting — in advance of meeting with the governor — to review their roles and responsibilities, discuss a general framework to proceed and develop a shared understanding of the choices before the state — lease, land exchange and condemnation.

2 more ʻalalā adapting in field aviary on Maui, will soon join members of wild cohort

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.

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.

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2 people dead, 28 others displaced because of fire at former Puʻuʻeo Poi Factory in Hilo

The identities of the 2 fire victims, who each was found in different separate locations within the now apartment building, have not yet been released; cause of the early morning Nov. 29 fire is unknown and it remains under investigation.

UPDATE: Part of Highway 11 near 23-mile marker in Volcano again open to all traffic

The roadway in Puna was previously impacted by a downed utility pole,

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for November 30, 2025

A stable southeasterly flow will continue to produce a land and sea breeze weather pattern with little rainfall through Tuesday. A weakening front may reach the...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for November 30, 2025

An XL WNW swell will continue building into the region this afternoon through the evening. This swell will bring dangerous surf heights ranging from 25 to 45...

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Maui Surf Forecast for November 30, 2025

An XL WNW swell will continue building into the region this afternoon through the evening. This swell will bring dangerous surf heights ranging from 25 to 45...

Stellar vibrations offer rare glimpse into red giant’s core, history

University of Hawaiʻi astronomers have revealed the history of a distant red giant star after analyzing its “starquakes,” which give scientists a glimpse beneath the star’s surface similarly to seismic waves on Earth.

Wailuku First Friday welcomes the holiday season, Dec. 6

Wailuku First Friday welcomes the holiday season with its monthly street festival on Friday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will transform historic Wailuku Town into a festive celebration of music, culture, food, art and community.

Hawaiʻi Island chosen to host prestigious international Indigenous conference in 2028

“To host such a distinguished event is a great honor for our people," said Chadd Paishon, a spokesperson for the 2028 conference. "It allows us to showcase our moana and share our aloha."