Business State to holiday shoppers: Know your refund and exchange rights before you buy
Business Salty Stacks debuts at Shops at Kukui‘ula in Poʻipū, expanding its presence on…
Salvation Army provides hundreds of Thanksgiving meals at community events in Līhuʻe, Hanapēpē
The Salvation Army's Thanksgiving outreach in Kauaʻi brought joy and warmth to community members through drive-thru and sit-down meal events, showcasing community spirit. November 27, 2025 · 03:52am
Kῑlauea Roundabout located at intersection of Kūhiō Highway-Kolo Road now open
While the state says the $14.3 million roundabout is now operational, full completion is still anticipated by the end of this year with work remaining including landscaping, permanent striping and sign installation.Business Kaua’i Council bans disposable polystyrene bodyboards under Bill 2976
Community Rubbish pickup delayed in Po‘ipū, Kōloa
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Kaua’i Performing Arts Center offers $10 holiday theater for families
High surf advisory for north and west shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau beginning 6 a.m…
Kapaʻa Middle School Choir launches fundraiser for 2026 National Music Festival
Līhu‘e Town Plaza welcomes 3 new tenants
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i hosts festive Thanksgiving buffet, annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Public invited to learn how federal changes are impacting Hawai‘i’s food, energy…
Schatz: Hawai’i to receive $31M in new federal funding to expand high-speed internet
UPDATE: Swell peaked, will continue to decline; high surf advisory canceled
U.S. Postal Service to observe Thanksgiving holiday; post offices will be closed Nov. 27
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Kaua‘i News
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.
Salvation Army provides hundreds of Thanksgiving meals at community events in Līhuʻe, Hanapēpē
The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving outreach in Kauaʻi brought joy and warmth to community members through drive-thru and sit-down meal events, showcasing community spirit.
First major winter swell expected this weekend along north, west shorelines
An extra large west-northwest to northwest swell is expected to rapidly fill in Saturday evening and peak Saturday night into Sunday, likely producing giant warning-level surf of 40 to 50 feet along north-facing shores, with some even larger sets possible, and 25 to 35 feet along west-facing shores of Kaua’i.
Kῑlauea Roundabout located at intersection of Kūhiō Highway-Kolo Road now open
While the state says the $14.3 million roundabout is now operational, full completion is still anticipated by the end of this year with work remaining including landscaping, permanent striping and sign installation.
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Hawaii News
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.
U.S. representatives Tokuda, Case want to hear from Hawaiʻi constituents about 2026 priorities
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and U.S. Rep. Ed Case have each put out their own survey, which they want their constituents to fill out to better understand priorities for 2026.
Hawaiʻi Island struck by magnitude 4.6 earthquake Tuesday night; no reports of damage
The tremor followed the end of episode 37 lava fountaining on Kīlauea by 10 minutes, but does not appear directly related to the eruption, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Big Island News
Expanding the flock: 2 more ʻalalā added to wild cohort already free on Maui
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.
HOPE Services hosts annual lunch for East Hawai‘i residents experiencing homelessness
The event highlighted the HOPE Services Hawai‘i mission to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring on Hawai’i Island through a comprehensive, compassionate approach.
Maui News
Brief closures for County of Maui offices, facilities slated in coming weeks
Various County of Maui offices and facilities will be closed briefly in upcoming weeks, departments announced.
Two County facilities in Wailuku schedule brief, partial-day closures
The County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool at 700 Halia Nakoa St., Wailuku, will close from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 4, for pool guard recruit testing. The facility will reopen at noon that day.
Your old fridge or freezer could help provide 150 meals
Looking to get rid of an old refrigerator or freezer? Hawai‘i residents now have a way to recycle it and help feed families in need at the same time.
Hirono, Senate Democratic Caucus introduce legislation to reverse SNAP cuts
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined the Senate Democratic Caucus in introducing the "Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025." The legislation would repeal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
