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Court decision allows new ‘Green fee’ to take effect as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2026

U.S. District Court Judge Jill Otake earlier this week dismissed a majority of claims challenging the state’s Act 96 and denied a plaintiff motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the act from taking effect.

Salvation Army unwraps joy distributing thousands of Angel Tree gifts to families in need

Holiday wishes were fulfilled for a total of 16,435 youth and seniors throughout The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division, but the need is growing and continues beyond the holidays; consider setting up your own Virtual Red Kettle campaign before the end of the year to help.

Christmas trees accepted for recycling

Trees must be bare and free of flocking, tinsel, stands and ornaments when brought to any of the recycling locations; also keep in mind that green waste sites are closed during inclement weather.

Time running out for property owners to file appeal of their 2026 real property assessment

County issues reminder that the deadline to file an appeal is Dec. 31; a new online Real Property Tax Appeal application system also now live on county’s website.

Big Island golfers qualify for 11th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball championship for 2nd year in row

Casey Watabu of Līhuʻe and teammate Matthew Ma of Pearl City, Oʻahu, are second alternates for the championship in the event the 2 Big Island men and second-place finishers in the qualifying round can’t make it for any reason.

From Kauaʻi’s North Shore to the North Pole: Wainiha Country Market collects Letters to Santa

And since it’s Christmas Eve, NORAD once again is tracking Santaʻs journey around the world to deliver toys to children.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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Court decision allows new ‘Green fee’ to take effect as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2026

U.S. District Court Judge Jill Otake earlier this week dismissed a majority of claims challenging the state’s Act 96 and denied a plaintiff motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the act from taking effect.

Salvation Army unwraps joy distributing thousands of Angel Tree gifts to families in need

Holiday wishes were fulfilled for a total of 16,435 youth and seniors throughout The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division, but the need is growing and continues beyond the holidays; consider setting up your own Virtual Red Kettle campaign before the end of the year to help.

New study reveals giant clams thrive when supported by indigenous cultures

Local village-managed marine areas outperform federally protected zones in preserving giant clam populations, according to a UH Mānoa study.

Big Island golfers qualify for 11th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball championship for 2nd year in row

Casey Watabu of Līhuʻe and teammate Matthew Ma of Pearl City, Oʻahu, are second alternates for the championship in the event the 2 Big Island men and second-place finishers in the qualifying round can’t make it for any reason.

Sweepstakes, art, custom surfboards, surf event, more honor legacy of Eddie Aikau

Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi and Eddie Aikau Foundation team up to host ‘Catch a Big Wave with Your Longboard’ statewide sweepstakes for chance to win a surfboard with unique hand-drawn designs; community surf event planned in Kona to be emceed by comedian and social media star Tumua.

OK for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment funds boosts Hawaiʻi connectivity expansion

Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says the approval of Connect Kākou to receive the funding is an important step toward bringing reliable broadband internet to communities throughout the state.

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15 holiday happenings for Dec. 25-Jan. 1, 2026: Holiday brunch and dinner, mochi pounding and jammin’ parties, plus more

Now that the most wonderful day of the year and all the festivities that go with it are finally winding down, it's time to change gears and look ahead at parties for New Year's. Be sure to check out this week's holiday happenings!

Livestream of Kīlauea eruption shows 2 men walking through volcano’s restricted area

On the one-year anniversary of Kīlauea’s rare episodic eruption, viewers watching the live feed at the summit were shocked to see two men walk in front of the camera that is in a restricted area.

Stanward Oshiro illuminates Puna for 18th year with synchronized Christmas light show

Hundreds gathered in Hawaiian Paradise Park to witness Stanward Oshiro's captivating Punalights display on Christmas Eve, a tradition that continues to dazzle with its intricate, synchronized Christmas light show.

Hawai‘i Island police roll out new heat monitors, K9 collars after death of Archer

While criminal charges were not being filed following the death of a Hawai‘i Island police K9, the department has taken steps to ensure the tragedy never happens again.

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More than 7,000 Angel Tree Gifts distributed to families in need across Maui County

The Maui County Corps distributed 6,500 gifts to nearly 950 keiki and kūpuna with the help of a network of community partners and supporters. Gifts were shared with seniors living at Hale Mahaolu Elua and Hale Mahaolu Akahi in Kahului.

Access to Lahaina Historic District adjusted as harbor operations resume

Following one week of operations at the State of Hawaiʻi’s Lahaina Small Boat Harbor, some adjustments are being made to the public access plan for the Lahaina Historic District. Working in partnership with members of the community and tour boat operators, the County of Maui is making the following changes:

Maui Weather Forecast for December 25, 2025

An elongated area of high pressure north of the Hawaiian Islands will maintain stable trades through Friday, then decrease slightly over the weekend. Shower...

Maui car dealer surprises hundreds of children with bike giveaway for the holidays

Jim Falk’s Valley Isle Motors hosted more than 200 children and their families last week and presented each child with a new bicycle as an early Christmas present. The Ford dealership’s showroom was empty of cars but filled with bikes of all sizes and a sea of smiling faces.