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Kauai News Man dies after a water rescue in high surf at Waiapua‘a Bay

Līhu‘e Town Plaza welcomes 3 new tenants
Rice Street revitalization drives strong demand; growing wave of local businesses underscore the plaza’s position as a premier retail destination in central Līhu‘e. November 24, 2025 · 05:00am
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i hosts festive Thanksgiving buffet, annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Feast on holiday favorites and more during an extravagant Turkey Day buffet, complete with stunning waterfront views, or get a tasty chef-prepared take-out feast to celebrate; then, come back to the resort the next day to help Santa officially kick off the holiday season during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.Business Public invited to learn how federal changes are impacting Hawai‘i’s food…
Hawaii News Schatz: Hawai’i to receive $31M in new federal funding to expand high-speed…
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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

Hundreds expected at Salvation Army Thanksgiving events across Kaua’i

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

Kaua’i County offices, facilities to close for Thanksgiving; but residential garbage…

Updated State of Hawaiʻi Sea Level Rise Viewer supports smarter coastal planning

Par Hawai‘i, Hele raising funds to help food banks throughout state; customers can also…

State House Native Hawaiian Caucus, governor discuss military lease negotiations

12 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 22-28 on Kaua‘i state roadways

Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers names recipients of annual appreciation awards

Registration open for Good Jobs Hawaiʻi’s next free training; courses start in…

Kaua’i rescuers unable to save visitor pulled from Kalapakī Bay

Phase II of Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project to start in January, last 800 days

Volcano Watch: Remembering the destructive Kalapana earthquake 50 years ago
Kaua‘i News
Man dies after being pulled from water at Lāwa‘i Beach; second ocean death over weekend on Kauaʻi
Gavin Phillips, a 56-year-old man from California, was pronounced dead after being pulled from the waters off Lāwaʻi Beach by bystanders.
Man dies after a water rescue in high surf at Waiapua‘a Bay
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz died a hero after bravely rescuing two children struggling in high surf conditions.
DMV identification cards unavailable through Wednesday
DMV appointments scheduled today and tomorrow are canceled due to hardware issues affecting the production of ID cards, licenses and permits.
Līhu‘e Town Plaza welcomes 3 new tenants
Rice Street revitalization drives strong demand; growing wave of local businesses underscore the plaza’s position as a premier retail destination in central Līhu‘e.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i hosts festive Thanksgiving buffet, annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Feast on holiday favorites and more during an extravagant Turkey Day buffet, complete with stunning waterfront views, or get a tasty chef-prepared take-out feast to celebrate; then, come back to the resort the next day to help Santa officially kick off the holiday season during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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Hawaii News
Public invited to learn how federal changes are impacting Hawai‘i’s food, energy security
Free Zoom panel Dec. 12 will feature several officials discussing with those who attend how to improve the state’s resilience and self-sufficiency.
Schatz: Hawai’i to receive $31M in new federal funding to expand high-speed internet
Hawai‘i among first states in the nation to get proposal approved through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.
U.S. Postal Service to observe Thanksgiving holiday; post offices will be closed Nov. 27
Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies during post offi ce closures for holidays, including the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, Nov. 27.
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.
Updated State of Hawaiʻi Sea Level Rise Viewer supports smarter coastal planning
“These updates give our communities and leaders clearer, more actionable information so we can plan smarter, protect people and respond to the realities unfolding along our shores,” said State of Hawai‘i Climate Coordinator Leah Laramee.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi police search for 14-year old runaway
Ryan Carvahlo, 14, was last seen in Hilo on Sunday, Nov. 23 wearing a black shirt and beige shorts.
Hawaiʻi County offices to close Thanksgiving and Friday
All County of Hawaiʻi offices will observe the Thanksgiving holiday and return to normal operations on Monday, Dec. 1.
Maui News
County’s free Residential Household Waste Collection in Central Maui, Jan. 18
Maui residents may start making appointments Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, for the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s free Residential Household Waste Collection on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Central Maui. Appointments close Jan. 6, 2026.
Hui Moʻolelo: Lahaina Film Fest this Saturday; new exhibit; application deadline nears
A special encore screening of the "Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina Film Festival" — a beloved collection of animated short films that honor Lahaina history, culture, and enduring community will take place on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei.
Goold and McGill capture big wins HTA Sunset Pro in powerful North Shore surf
Kiara Goold and Finn McGill claimed wins Saturday in pumping 8- to 12-foot surf at the HTA Sunset Pro, a men’s and women’s World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000-level event featuring many of Hawaiʻi and Tahiti Nui’s top rising talents.
Open enrollment is underway for the 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace
Open enrollment for the Individual Marketplace is underway. The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division advises eligible residents to visit HealthCare.gov to review and compare Health Insurance Marketplace plans.


