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Visitor spending increased in November 2025 despite fewer visitor arrivals in Hawai‘i

Kaua‘i numbers followed the same statewide trend in November 2025, with the total number of visitors to the Garden Isle down 1% compared with the year before and visitor spending up by 13.1% compared with November 2024.

WATCH: Astronomers discover possible outer space oddball called ‘superkilonova’

A team of astronomers using a variety of telescopes — including W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island — seem to have discovered a possible “Superkilonova,” or a kilonova spurred by a supernova that forms a pair of dense, dead stars called neutron stars than then smash together.

Volcano Watch: Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou; roundup of fireworks from Kīlauea’s fountains

Since Dec. 23, 2024, the north and south vents within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, inside Kaluapele, the summit caldera, have erupted in 39 lava fountaining episodes.

Living Treasures of Hawai‘i celebrates 51st year; 6 to be honored this year for lives that reflect best of islands

2026 honorees join the ranks of those who have enriched Hawai‘i’s cultural, artistic and humanitarian landscape. Find out more about the 2026 honorees by following the link below.

Kaua‘i Bus offers 100 free Hōlomua Transit Cards

The promotion coincides with the launch of new Route 900 and Route 950 services, which expand public transportation options for the community.

Greenlight Award-winning script, filmmaker announced from ‘Ohina Labs 2025

‘Shop Local’ by Katelyn Chong was selected as the winning short film script during the first year the annual intensive workshop was paired with ‘Ohina’s inaugural Producers Lab.
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Visitor spending increased in November 2025 despite fewer visitor arrivals in Hawai‘i

Kaua‘i numbers followed the same statewide trend in November 2025, with the total number of visitors to the Garden Isle down 1% compared with the year before and visitor spending up by 13.1% compared with November 2024.

WATCH: Astronomers discover possible outer space oddball called ‘superkilonova’

A team of astronomers using a variety of telescopes — including W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island — seem to have discovered a possible “Superkilonova,” or a kilonova spurred by a supernova that forms a pair of dense, dead stars called neutron stars than then smash together.

Volcano Watch: Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou; roundup of fireworks from Kīlauea’s fountains

Since Dec. 23, 2024, the north and south vents within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, inside Kaluapele, the summit caldera, have erupted in 39 lava fountaining episodes.

Living Treasures of Hawai‘i celebrates 51st year; 6 to be honored this year for lives that reflect best of islands

2026 honorees join the ranks of those who have enriched Hawai‘i’s cultural, artistic and humanitarian landscape. Find out more about the 2026 honorees by following the link below.

Greenlight Award-winning script, filmmaker announced from ‘Ohina Labs 2025

‘Shop Local’ by Katelyn Chong was selected as the winning short film script during the first year the annual intensive workshop was paired with ‘Ohina’s inaugural Producers Lab.

Hawaiʻi Permanente Medical Group celebrates 65 years of physician-led care

Hawai’i Permanente Medical Group said moving forward it plans to expand access to primary and specialty care, strengthen telehealth services, and invest in programs that address social and cultural determinants of health.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 04, 2026

A developing kona low north of Kauai will travel west of the islands through Monday. East winds will transition to southeast to south tonight and draw up a more...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for January 04, 2026

A moderate, medium-period north to north-northeast swell (360-030 deg) is on the decline, and will continue to slowly decrease through the remainder of...

Legislation introduced by Hawai‘i U.S. senator would protect, expand Social Security

More than 280,000 people in Hawai‘i, or more than 1 in 6 residents, rely on Social Security benefits; the SAFE Social Security Act, introduced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, will increase benefits for seniors in Hawai‘i and throughout the United States.

Winter storm watch issued for summits of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa in connection with kona low

Rich moisture being brought up from the southeast ahead of a developing kona low will move into a subfreezing air mass at the upper elevations of both mountains on the Big Island, producing periods of snow and possibly ice accumulation.

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Maui Surf Forecast for January 04, 2026

A moderate, medium-period north to north-northeast swell (360-030 deg) is on the decline, and will continue to slowly decrease through the remainder of...

Kona low prompts Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for Hawaiian Islands

For Big Island and Maui County, the greatest flood risk remains along southeast facing mountain slopes as southerly flow more efficiently lifts rich moisture up these slopes.

Hawaiʻi lawmakers call Trump’s military action in Venezuela ‘reckless’

US Rep. Jill Tokuda was among the Hawaiʻi lawmakers who criticized the Trump administration's recent military actions in Venezuela, questioning the financial and human costs of the conflict.

Jazz & Blues Nights to launch at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua in 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has announced it will host Jazz & Blues Nights every Thursday in January 2026.