Kauai News REMINDER: Southbound traffic to be detoured through Hanamāʻulu town overnight
Community Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association Tour Championship winners announced
Storms approaching islands trigger flood watch for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau as heavy showers and thunderstorms approach, raising significant flooding concerns in these areas until Thursday evening. December 16, 2025 · 03:53pm
New lūʻau celebrates rich cultural traditions, history, and artistry of Kauaʻi and the Pacific
The Wailua Nui Lūʻau at the Hilton Garden Inn Kauaʻi Wailua Bay explores ancient Wailua, once a seat of royalty and a renowned center of navigation, hula, and storytelling.Community Hawai‘i leaders provide tips for traveling through airports this holiday season
Kauai News Gov. Green lowers flags statewide after Brown University, Sydney shootings
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Update: High surf advisory for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau has been cancelled
Overnight traffic changes on Kūhiō Highway as roadwork continues in Hanamā’ulu
Kaua‘i County now requesting proposals for its homeless program grants
New motor vehicle registration kiosk installed in West Kaua‘i community
Overnight water shutdown scheduled in Kōloa
No swimming advised at Hanalei Bay due to high surf
Kapa’a High School students experience college life at Chaminade University
Wailua River Bridge to close nightly Dec. 16-19; traffic will be detoured to Mayor Bryan…
Hawai’i County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd dies unexpectedly Sunday morning at age 45
‘I just gobbled it all up’: Hawai‘i public school students get special…
Alexander & Baldwin to go private in $2.3B definitive merger agreement
Schatz votes to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits to protect people’s health…
2 competitors from Kauaʻi make it to ‘Hawaiʻi to the World’ finale on Sunday…
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Kaua‘i News
REMINDER: Southbound traffic to be detoured through Hanamāʻulu town overnight
Crews will be working on Kapule Highway between Kῡhiō Highway (Highway 56) and Ahukini Road. There will be a lane shift to the mauka shoulder while concrete barriers are set on the makai side of the highway.
UH Cancer Center studies point to smarter ‘next-step’ use of antibody-drug treatment
University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that switching the type of drug attached to the antibody in breast cancer treatments could restore benefit after resistance.
Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association Tour Championship winners announced
A total of 53 junior golfers from throughout the state teed up at The Club at Kukui‘ula on Kaua‘i for the final event of tour.
Storms approaching islands trigger flood watch for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau as heavy showers and thunderstorms approach, raising significant flooding concerns in these areas until Thursday evening.
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Hawaii News
UH Cancer Center studies point to smarter ‘next-step’ use of antibody-drug treatment
University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that switching the type of drug attached to the antibody in breast cancer treatments could restore benefit after resistance.
Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association Tour Championship winners announced
A total of 53 junior golfers from throughout the state teed up at The Club at Kukui‘ula on Kaua‘i for the final event of tour.
Hawai‘i leaders provide tips for traveling through airports this holiday season
During a press conference on Monday with Hawai‘i State Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, leaders talked about new airport technology tools and the full implementation of Akamai Arrival.
Minimum wage to increase to $16 for the next two years
The scheduled minimum wage increase from $10.10 to $18 aims to help working families cope with the rising costs of living in Hawaiʻi.
Big Island News
Antarctica to Mānoa: UH sophomore returns from expedition to protect fragile continent
Waikōloa native and graduate of Kealakehe High School Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee was one of two Villars Institute Fellows selected for the Ice Station Expedition, a 2-week mission that took place this month; he now will begin sharing lessons from the expedition through school visits, community presentations and public outreach.
Project Hawai‘i issues urgent plea for help to bring Christmas cheer to homeless keiki
Project Hawai‘i has more than 2,400 children from the Big Island, Maui and O‘ahu on its Christmas list this year; that record breaking number, unfortunately, coincides with record low donations.
Public invited to 2nd annual Hui Waiwai hosted by Hawaiʻi Community Lending
Hawai'i County Mayor Kimo Alameda will deliver the keynote address during the event set from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22, 2026, at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu; attending and supporting the event is one way community members can help the organization fulfill its mission.
Maui News
Maui Land & Pineapple fined $140K for streamflow violations, but can offset penalty with improvements
The state Commission on Water Resource Management gave the company a chance to offset the fine by making improvements to its water system in Honokōhau Valley.
Maui Weather Forecast for December 17, 2025
A cold front stalling out near Kauai and Oahu today will produce periods of moderate to locally heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms across the western half...
Hawai‘i public schools get a special taste of local ‘uala on this month’s breakfast menu
This December, Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide were offered the opportunity to serve local ʻuala (sweet potato) bread for breakfast using locally sourced Okinawan sweet potato. Nearly 1,700 pounds of Okinawan sweet potato were distributed to 127 participating schools.
Commercial real estate firm Alexander & Baldwin enters into $2.3B merger agreement
Alexander & Baldwin — owner, operator and developer of high-quality commercial real estate in Hawaiʻi, recently announced it entered into a definitive merger agreement. A&B's Maui properties include: Nāpili Plaza, Maui Lani Industrial, Hoʻokele Shopping Center, Kahului Office Building, Harbor Industrial, Kahului Office Center, Kahului Shopping Center, Lono Center, P&L Warehouse, and the Puʻunēnē Shopping Center.
