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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.

Kaua’i police investigate Kūhiō Highway crash that ejected child from SUV

A serious single-vehicle crash on Kūhiō Highway on Tuesday afternoon left a child critically injured after being ejected from a Toyota SUV.

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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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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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.

UPDATE: Episode 39 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption ends after about 6 hours

The most recent eruptive event at the Big Island volcano produced lava fountains reaching up to 1,400 feet before coming to an end; dual geysers pumped out 13 million cubic yards of molten rock.

UH Mānoa study dives into the origins of the swirls of color appearing in the Pacific each summer

UH Mānoa oceanographers have unraveled the mystery behind the summer blooms of photosynthetic microbes in the North Pacific Ocean, revealing their intricate lifecycle and climate impact.

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Salvation Army Angel Tree program unwraps holiday joy for thousands of 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.

UPDATE: Hawai‘i Police Department reports Daniel K. Inouye Highway open to all traffic

The roadway was previously closed earlier during the night of Dec. 24 near the 14-mile marker because of a traffic crash.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 25, 2025

Stable easterly trade winds will decrease slightly and focus limited rainfall along mainly windward slopes through Friday. Somewhat dry conditions will persist...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for December 25, 2025

Surf along north facing shores will remain small for the remainder of the afternoon before a moderate, medium period north-northeast (010-030 degrees) swell...

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Maui Surf Forecast for December 25, 2025

Surf along north facing shores will remain small for the remainder of the afternoon before a moderate, medium period north-northeast (010-030 degrees) swell...

After lava and tephra bury V3cam, new monitoring camera goes live at Kīlauea

Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, in collaboration with the US Geological Survey, have installed a new livestream monitoring camera at Kīlauea on the Big Island.

County DOT meeting on microtransit options for Waiheʻe, Kula now online

Microtransit may be a solution for Maui’s low-ridership bus areas, and a recent County of Maui Department of Transportation public meeting on the topic rolled out several details of the proposal.

Tamar Chotzen Goodfellow named chair of Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Board

The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has named Tamar Chotzen Goodfellow as chair of its Board of Governors, effective Jan. 1, 2026.