Business Kaiser workers launch open-ended strike next week in Hawaiʻi, California
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Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack
The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries. January 23, 2026 · 05:00am
Equipment issues halt production of Kaua‘i ID cards, driver’s licenses and permits
The Division of Motor Vehicles staff continues to work with its vendors to restore full functionality as quickly as possible.Community Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE…
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Kaua‘i News
Kaiser workers launch open-ended strike next week in Hawaiʻi, California
The strike is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Monday at the Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu and will continue until a labor agreement is reached, according to the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals.
Equipment issues halt production of Kaua‘i ID cards, driver’s licenses and permits
The Division of Motor Vehicles staff continues to work with its vendors to restore full functionality as quickly as possible.
Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack
The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries.
Hawaiʻi Lions holding 17th annual eyeglasses, hearing aids, and new food drive on Kauaʻi
On Jan. 24, the Hawaiʻi Lions are set to make a significant impact with their 17th annual “Lions in Sight” event, during which they will collect eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation.
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Hawaii News
Kaiser workers launch open-ended strike next week in Hawaiʻi, California
The strike is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Monday at the Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu and will continue until a labor agreement is reached, according to the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals.
Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack
The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries.
Hawaiʻi Lions holding 17th annual eyeglasses, hearing aids, and new food drive on Kauaʻi
On Jan. 24, the Hawaiʻi Lions are set to make a significant impact with their 17th annual “Lions in Sight” event, during which they will collect eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation.
Big Island News
Kaiser Permanente workers launch open-ended strike Monday in Hawaiʻi, California
The strike is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Monday at the Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu and will continue until a labor agreement is reached, according to the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals.
Puna man charged with attempted distribution of 10 pounds of meth, firearms offenses
Hawaiʻi County VICE-East officers recovered a black Radical Arms model RF-15 multi caliber rifle with a black cylindrical silencer and other weapons from Jason Coxʻ residence.
Maui News
County pioneers ‘Maui Method’ for safe disposal of hazardous lithium-ion batteries
A new protocol for disposing of damaged lithium-ion batteries, developed by Maui County officials in the wake of the 2023 wildfires, is now being recommended by federal regulators as a preferred standard for handling such hazardous waste. Known as the “Maui Method,” the process involves submerging damaged batteries — specifically those from electric and hybrid […]
FEMA temporary housing assistance extended to February 2027 for wildfire survivors
Federal housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors has been extended through February 2027, providing relief to nearly 1,000 households that were facing an impending cutoff.
Case votes for defense, labor and transportation measures, but against the Homeland Security measure
US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the key House Committee on Appropriations, responsible for all federal discretionary funding, today supported House passage of three of the four final annual appropriations bills for the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (commencing Oct. 1, 2026) but opposed the fourth.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation doubles investment fund to support housing, food systems
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is doubling the size of its Social Impact Investment Fund to $20 million, a move intended to increase accessible capital for affordable housing, food systems and small business lending across the state, including Maui County.
