Community State officials warn of technology threatening online victims with sophisticated scams
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Kaua‘i police make crack in homicide cold case of Amber Jackson
New developments in the 15-year-old murder cold case on Kaua‘i have led to the arrest warrant for a 57-year-old man who may now be on the Big Island. December 23, 2025 · 03:28pm
Big Island volcano’s rare episodic eruption at summit hits 1-year mark
The rare ongoing eruption within Halema'uma'u Crater inside the summit caldera on Kīlauea began Dec. 23, 2024, and has produced 38 episodes with No. 39 expected any day now.Community Kaua‘i Fire Department discuss best practices for lithium-ion battery safety
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Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i police make crack in homicide cold case of Amber Jackson
New developments in the 15-year-old murder cold case on Kaua‘i have led to the arrest warrant for a 57-year-old man who may now be on the Big Island.
Hiker airlifted from Kaua‘i beach after suffering apparent leg injury
According to Kaua‘i Fire Department, crews received a report at approximately 1:05 p.m. on Monday of the 66-year-old female visitor, who was injured near the Hanakāpīʻai stream crossing.
Big Island volcano’s rare episodic eruption at summit hits 1-year mark
The rare ongoing eruption within Halema’uma’u Crater inside the summit caldera on Kīlauea began Dec. 23, 2024, and has produced 38 episodes with No. 39 expected any day now.
Kaua‘i Fire Department discuss best practices for lithium-ion battery safety
With increasing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday items, the Kauaʻi Fire Department emphasize the importance of safe handling to prevent fires and toxic gases.
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Hawaii News
Big Island volcano’s rare episodic eruption at summit hits 1-year mark
The rare ongoing eruption within Halema’uma’u Crater inside the summit caldera on Kīlauea began Dec. 23, 2024, and has produced 38 episodes with No. 39 expected any day now.
State officials warn of technology threatening online victims with sophisticated scams
The latest consumer threats and sophisticated scams may surge during the holiday season, according to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Research uncovers human-induced dangers to Pacific dolphins, whales
Human-caused trauma and infectious diseases were found in more than 65% of investigated strandings, according to a two decades-long University of Hawaiʻi study.
Astronomers pinpoint black holes as power source behind mysterious cosmic flashes
Observations of AT 2024wpp, including data from the W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island, reveal that luminous fast blue optical transients are driven by extreme stellar destruction — not supernovae
Kāhuli resonates with navigations of change as the 2025 Hawaiian Word of the Year
“Kāhuli speaks to transformation at a fundamental level—not surface change, but the kind of shift that reorders everything,” said Kaʻiu Kimura, director of the Hawaiian language college.
Conservational Council of Hawai‘i urges public to voice opinion on proposed Trump changes to Endangered Species Act
There are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.
Big Island News
Police searching on Big Island for Gregory Glaser who is wanted in cold murder case on Kauaʻi
New developments in the 15-year-old murder cold case of Amber Jackson have led to the arrest warrant for a 57-year-old man who may now be on the Big Island.
South Kohala communities urged to reduce water use after months of dry conditions
Affected communities include Āhualoa to Waiemi Subdivision, as well as Honokaia, Puʻukapu, Nīnauele, Waimea Town, Lālāmilo Farm Lots, portions of Māna Road, parts of Māmalahoa Highway, Anekona Estates, and Kānehoa Subdivision.
Maui News
Hawaiʻi to restrict soda purchases under SNAP in 2026; local groups oppose
Hawaiʻi is among six states approved by the US Department of Agriculture to impose new restrictions on food purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a change that will limit what SNAP recipients can buy beginning in 2026.
Gov. Green announces appointments to boards and commissions
Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday announced several appointments and reappointments to state boards and commissions, bringing experience in water resource management, ethics, agriculture and community development to state service.
West Maui school receive healthy snacks for keiki during winter break
The Pilikahakai Foundation provided healthy snack packs this week to three West Maui public schools to support food security for students during their winter break. The distribution targeted students at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School, Kamehameha III Elementary School and Lahaina Intermediate School. The effort is part of the Healthy Snack Program for the 2025–2026 school […]
Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi selects 3 names to send to the governor for House vacancy
The three names have been selected to be sent to Gov. Josh Green for his consideration to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of former State House District 36 Representative Rachele Lamosao to Senate District 19.
