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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.

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.

UPDATE: Kaua‘i police find missing ‘Ele‘ele man

The 38-year-old was found safe.
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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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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

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces January flight operations

The scheduled operations including projects for invasive species control, aerial mapping of vegetation, seed collection and more; the park "regrets" any noise impact to residents and visitors.

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Maui Surf Forecast for January 07, 2026

A moderate, medium period, north-northeast (040-060 degree) swell will continue to veer easterly and decline tonight. A small, long period,...

Sentry donates $1M to Maui nonprofits: Beneficiaries include Maui United Way, Maui Food Bank and Aloha Pu‘u Kukui

Sentry is donating $1 million to three Maui-based nonprofit organizations in recognition of their vital contributions to community well-being, environmental restoration, and the island’s continuing recovery.

Tradewind Group announces CFO transition and new strategic role

Tradewind Group today announced the appointment of Vinodh “Vin” Krishnamoorthy as vice president and chief financial officer. Krishnamoorthy succeeds Nolan Kawano, who will transition into the newly created position of vice president of strategic initiatives.

Restoration now complete at Olowalu temporary wildfire debris storage site

USACE led the major operation requiring clearance of roughly 400,000 tons of wildfire debris. Debris transfer to the temporary Olowalu site, adjacent to a former landfill, from the devastating 2023 wildfires began in January 2024. The transfer from the TDS to the Permanent Disposal Site in Central Maui began June 16, 2025.