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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.

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.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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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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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.

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.

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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.