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Road closures, other changes announced for upcoming 2025 Lights on Rice Parade

This year’s Lights on Rice Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 5), rolling out from Vidinha Stadium and ending at the Historic Kaua‘i County Building on ‘Eiwa Street after traveling down Ho‘olako and Rice streets.

Public invited to Holly Jolly Holiday Fair at Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa

More than 30 Kaua‘i Made vendors will be selling products during the festive fair Dec. 6, with available products including handmade gifts, island-inspired crafts, local foods, seasonal treats and more.

Permanent striping of the Kīlauea roundabout begins Monday

Kolo Road access to Kūhiō Highway in Kīlauea will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for permanent striping of the Kīlauea roundabout.

Waimea and Kapaʻa high school football teams go down fighting in state championship games

Kapa’a High School lost a dramatic 13-9 game to Kailua in Division I and Waimea High School fell 42-24 to Kamehameha Maui in Division II.

U.S. Postal Service ready to deliver Hawai‘i’s holiday season mail, shipping needs

Members of the public are encouraged to follow the USPS online holiday hub for all their holiday shipping information.

Monthly statewide siren test will include audio broadcast segment on Monday

The monthly test of Hawaiʻi’s all-hazard Outdoor Siren and Emergency Alert System will take place across the state at 11:45 a.m. on Monday.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
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U.S. Postal Service ready to deliver Hawai‘i’s holiday season mail, shipping needs

Members of the public are encouraged to follow the USPS online holiday hub for all their holiday shipping information.

Volcano Watch: The legacy of the 1975 earthquake, 50 years of study at Kīlauea’s south flank

The improved understanding of how the south flank of Kīlauea behaves is part of the legacy of the 1975 Kalapana earthquake.

Governor’s military leased lands advisory panel meets for first time

Members used their inaugural meeting — in advance of meeting with the governor — to review their roles and responsibilities, discuss a general framework to proceed and develop a shared understanding of the choices before the state — lease, land exchange and condemnation.

2 more ʻalalā adapting in field aviary on Maui, will soon join members of wild cohort

The two new birds, both a year younger than their 5 other more established counterparts, are now taking their turn at calling the release aviary home, where they are acclimating to the sights and sounds of the forest and using the secure space to strengthen their flight and landing muscles.

State to holiday shoppers: Know your refund and exchange rights before you buy

“Understanding your rights before you buy can help prevent disputes and protect your wallet” during the busy holiday shopping season, said Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection Executive Director Mana Moriarty.

Juliet Madrid receives inaugural award for exceptional promise during state government internship

Juliet Madrid successfully completed an internship with the Disability Compensation Division and now works at the Kauaʻi District Health Office.

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Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 40 years of habitat restoration, native species conservation

Friends of Hakalau Forest celebrate 40 years of conservation success with a gala and live auction, marking decades of habitat restoration and protecting endangered species.

UPDATE: Portions of multiple streets closed in downtown Hilo as firefighters continue to work scene of multi-structure fire

The public should stay clear of the area. Motorists should use alternate routes, which include Kamehameha Avenue and Kapi‘olani Street. Lengthy closures also should be expected.

Hawaiian Electric plans overnight closure on portion of Kuakini Highway in North Kona

Hawaiian Electric will close the mauka lane of Kuakini Highway near the Hualālai Road intersection overnight from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4 for utility pole replacement.

Volunteers remove thousands of feet of fishing lines from west, north Hawaiʻi reefs

Volunteers from Ocean Defenders Alliance have collected thousands of feet of fishing lines and pounds of lead from Hawaiʻi's coastlines, showcasing an ongoing effort to preserve marine environments.

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Pacific Whale Foundation’s ‘Marine Mammal Mania’ Ocean Camp opens registration

Pacific Whale Foundation has opened registration for its winter Ocean Camp, a week-long science and culture program for students in grades 2-5. This year's theme, "Marine Mammal Mania," will focus on whales, dolphins and seals.

First corals of opportunity collected for Kauaʻi’s new coral restoration nursery

As the first and only coral nursery on Kauaʻi, this project represents an essential contribution to Hawaiʻi’s broader restoration network and long-term reef stewardship.

Limited commercial boat operations to return to Lahaina Harbor for first time since destructive wildfire of 2023

Starting Dec. 15, loading and unloading activities will be allowed on a permitted basis. Some companies haven't been operating since the fire damaged their vessel.

Maui Weather Forecast for November 30, 2025

An approaching weak cold front will stall out just Northwest of Kauai and continue to keep the high pressure ridge entrenched directly over the Hawaiian...