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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.

Salty Stacks debuts at Shops at Kukui‘ula in Poʻipū, expanding its presence on Kaua‘i

The second location opens Nov. 28, on Black Friday, less than 2 years after the first storefront on Kaua‘i was opened in March 2024 at Coconut Marketplace in Kapaʻa.

Kaua’i Council bans disposable polystyrene bodyboards under Bill 2976

The Kauaʻi County Council has taken a bold step in environmental conservation by passing Bill 2976.

Rubbish pickup delayed in Po‘ipū, Kōloa

Residential trash service will not be conducted Nov. 27 because of staffing issues. Pickup is now anticipated to be completed by 3:30 p.m. Nov. 28.
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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.

Hawai’i Attorney General urges Shopify to crackdown on e-cigarettes as part of bipartisan coalition

The coalition highlights that a more comprehensive solution is necessary because merchants continue to use Shopify’s services to sell illegal e-cigarettes.

UPDATE: Lava stopped fountaining at Big Island’s Kīlauea 9 hours after it started

Episode 37 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. and abruptly ended just before midnight.

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation says plan ahead for Thanksgiving air travel

Travelers can take simple steps to plan ahead for the holidays that “will make the process smoother and less stressful” said Ed Sniffen, director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.

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St. Joseph students learn lessons in giving back through a food drive for federal workers

Sixth grade students organized a food distribution event from front to back in two weeks as a way to give back before Thanksgiving.

Top 15 things to do on Big Island for Nov. 28-Dec. 4: Holidays arrive in force, from Hilo Christmas Parade to arts and crafts fairs

'Tis the week after Thanksgiving, when what to our wondering eyes should appear, but the arrival of Christmas and holiday events aplenty, from far and near.

CONSUMER ALERT: Hawaiʻi shoppers urged to know their refund, exchange rights

“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.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for November 27, 2025

Weak ridging will reside over the islands through Thanksgiving. The result will be a stable environment with mainly clear to partially cloudy skies and light...

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Maui Weather Forecast for November 27, 2025

Weak winds due to a ridge of high pressure will continue into next week. Stable air and relatively low inversion heights will help keep the state fairly dry...

Chad Baker-Mazara is first player to win two Maui Invitational championships after leading USC to the crown at Lahaina Civic Center

Baker-Mazara, whose 23-point performance led the Southern California Trojans to an 88-75 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils, also won the tournament last year with Auburn before he transferred to USC.

Two ʻalalā added to wild flock on Maui

The pilot project that released five ʻalalā (Hawaiian crows) into the forests of Maui in November of 2024 is taking steps to expand the flock. Two ʻalalā, a male and female, were recently translocated to the field aviary where the first five birds got their start more than a year ago.

750 community members partake in Thanksgiving meal at UHMC

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College and The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division Maui County came together once again this year to provide a Thanksgiving meal for about 750 community members and UHMC students and staff at the college’s Pā‘ina Building on Wednesday.