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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.

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.
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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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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.

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

Fundraising effort aimed at supporting Hawai‘i residents who might be Impacted by changes in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility requirements.

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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.

Three new Hawaiʻi Fire Department brush trucks to service rural areas in East Hawaiʻi

Three new Ford F-450 brush trucks will bolster firefighting and speed up response times in more repost areas.

Business Monday: ‘Goose’ Williams started this holiday craft fair in Kona 44 years ago

The Christmas Treasures Gift, Jewelry, Art and Crafts Fair will take place this week on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

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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.