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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.

Kauaʻi Community College launches tuition scholarship for high school seniors

The Hoʻolei Scholarship will cover the remaining tuition costs for students still in need of financial assistance after federal financial aid is applied for first-year tuition, allowing them to focus on their education instead of finances.

Let the culinary team at Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i take care of your Christmas Day meal

Kōloa resort offering to-go meals designed to feed a family of 4 so residents and visitors alike can relax, celebrate and truly enjoy the holiday with loved ones.

WATCH: U.S. Coast Guard medevacs cruise ship passenger from 92 miles offshore of Kaua‘i

An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on O‘ahu hoisted the 61-year-old woman, who was experiencing septic shock, and brought her safely to The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu.

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.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
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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.

WATCH: U.S. Coast Guard medevacs cruise ship passenger from 92 miles offshore of Kaua‘i

An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on O‘ahu hoisted the 61-year-old woman, who was experiencing septic shock, and brought her safely to The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu.

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.

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UPDATE: Lava geysers reach 1,400 feet before Episode 39 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption ends after about 6 hours

The most recent eruptive event at the summit of the Big Island lasted about 8.1 hours less than the first episode that started the eruption a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, but produced higher fountains and more lava output.

Funding approval moves expansion of reliable broadband forward in Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says the OK for Connect Kākou to receive Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program funding is an important step toward bringing better internet connectivity options to communities throughout the state.

Kamehameha Schools eyes tuition-free education starting with 2026-27 academic year

The announcement was made via a message from Kamehameha Schools Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer Livingston Wong; the full cost of education for every student — including those on the Big Island — instead would be borne by the private school's $15 billion endowment.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 24, 2025

Breezy trade winds driven by high pressure to the north will weaken to moderate levels by Wednesday becoming land and sea breezes this weekend. Lingering...

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Maui Weather Forecast for December 24, 2025

Easterly trade winds will slowly decrease through the Christmas holiday weekend. Shower activity will be limited through Sunday. An approaching cold front and...

Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl on Christmas Eve features Maui connections for both Hawai’i and Cal teams

Karsyn Pupunu, a 2020 Kamehameha Schools Maui graduate, will start for UH in the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl today against California in what very well could be his final football game. 

Maui Council deadlocks on resolution for new hotel zoning districts

The Maui County Council reached a standstill Friday over a resolution intended to implement key recommendations of a Temporary Investigative Group aimed at implementing the phase-out of transient vacation rentals in apartment-zoned districts.

County of Maui to launch four new, all-electric transit buses in January

Four new, all-electric transit buses will be rolling out for driver training next week and for official Maui Bus passenger service starting the week of Jan. 5, 2026, the County of Maui Department of Transportation announced.