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Counting on Kaua‘i generosity: Boosters ask community to help students attend music festival

Kapa‘a Middle School Choir Boosters Club sends out additional information about sponsorships and donations sought to defray costs for choir and ‘ukulele band members to attend educational opportunity that is WorldStrides Music Festivals next spring in Anaheim, Calif.

UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north and west shorelines of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

The advisory is now through noon Friday, as large surf of 15 to 20 feet is forecast through the morning for north-facing shores on both islands, while west-facing shores will see breakers of 10 to 12 feet.

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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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.

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.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for November 28, 2025

Light southeast flow will continue through the weekend due to a ridge near Kauai and fronts weakening to the west. Stable air and relatively low inversion...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for November 28, 2025

A moderate size, long period northwest swell that peaked this morning has held High Surf Advisory (HSA) surf along the north and west-facing shores of...

High surf warning likely this weekend along Big Island western shores with arrival of extra-large swell

The west-northwest to northwest swell is expected to rapidly fill in Saturday evening and peak during the day Sunday, likely producing surf of 12 to 18 feet, with some even larger sets possible, for West Hawai‘i shorelines.

DAGS getting new digs in Honokaʻa

$8 million project will double the Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services workspace in the Hāmākua community and increase productivity for North Hawaiʻi

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Maui Surf Forecast for November 28, 2025

A moderate size, long period northwest swell that peaked this morning has held High Surf Advisory (HSA) surf along the north and west-facing shores of...

Hawaiian Moment — Lā Kūʻokoʻa, Hawaiian Independence Day 

"In the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, Nov. 28 was an official holiday called Lā Kūʻokoʻa, or Independence Day. This was the day in 1843 when England and France formally recognized Hawaiʻi's independence," according to a letter published on the subject.

Aloha United Way CEO takes part in Nasdaq closing bell ceremony in New York

Aloha United Way President and CEO Michelle Bartell joined senior leaders from the United Way network at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square for the 4 p.m. bell ringing on Tuesday.

Hawaiʻi AG joins coalition calling on Shopify to crackdown on e-cigarettes

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