Kauai News Maui-Based Attorney Turns to Film to Spotlight Ilocano Heritage and History
Hawaii News Hawaiʻi Permanente Medical Group celebrates 65 years of physician-led care
Nation’s first climate impact fee among new Hawaiʻi laws taking effect Jan. 1
Hawaiʻi's new first-in-the-nation climate impact fee to be paid by tourists will take effect Jan. 1, but for now it will not include cruise ship passengers due to an 11th hour ruling by a federal appeals court. January 01, 2026 · 05:51am
Woman dies in early New Year’s Day crash on Kūhiō Highway
Talia Jimenez, 21, of Kōloa, was identified as the victim in the first traffic fatality of 2026, following a single-vehicle crash on Kūhiō Highway.Business Central Pacific Bank lands on Newsweek list of best regional banks for 2026
Kauai News Kauaʻi Department of Water announces expanded drop box hours
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Kaua‘i News
Maui-Based Attorney Turns to Film to Spotlight Ilocano Heritage and History
“The more minority languages are able to be used as the medium of communication in popular mass audience media, the more likely a language will persevere and survive,” said Lance Collins, writer and producer of “All The Things I Leave You.”
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.
Central Pacific Bank lands on Newsweek list of best regional banks for 2026
The annual rankings, compiled by Newsweek in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, evaluated about 8,800 financial institutions nationwide.
Kauaʻi Department of Water announces expanded drop box hours
The Kauaʻi Department of Water has announced updated operating hours for its bill payment drop box in Līhuʻe.
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Hawaii News
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.
Woman dies in early New Year’s Day crash on Kūhiō Highway
Talia Jimenez, 21, of Kōloa, was identified as the victim in the first traffic fatality of 2026, following a single-vehicle crash on Kūhiō Highway.
Hawaii’s first baby of 2026 born at Moanalua Medical Center
At 3:59 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Hawaii’s first baby of 2026 made his debut at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center.
Nation’s first climate impact fee among new Hawaiʻi laws taking effect Jan. 1
Hawaiʻi’s new first-in-the-nation climate impact fee to be paid by tourists will take effect Jan. 1, but for now it will not include cruise ship passengers due to an 11th hour ruling by a federal appeals court.
Big Island News
New labeling requirements to provide clarity on origin for macadamia nut products
The new act strengthens truth-in-labeling laws so consumers know where the macadamia nuts are coming from.
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Island police locate missing, endangered Kona man safe
Police thank the public for their assistance in finding the 45-year-old.
Maui News
Regulators issue 260-page decision, approve 3-year Hawaiian Electric Wildfire Safety Strategy
The Public Utilities Commission has approved Hawaiian Electric’s expanded Wildfire Safety Strategy, which calls for deploying new technology, fortifying infrastructure, minimizing fire hazards and expanding community partnerships to significantly reduce the risk of a wildfire started by utility equipment.
As expected, Bill 9 challenged in court; lawsuits seek to block short-term rental phaseout
A group of West Maui property owners has filed the first legal challenge against Maui County’s controversial Bill 9, days after Mayor Richard Bissen signed the legislation into law. Filed Dec. 19 in 2nd Circuit Court, the lawsuit seeks to block the county from phasing out thousands of short-term rental units in apartment-zoned districts. The […]
Viewpoints Gallery to offer free January art classes and lectures
Makawao's Viewpoints Gallery will host a series of free art classes and lectures throughout January as part of its "Luminosity" show, which is based on the work of artist and educator Dick Nelson.
National Weather Service: Advisory for coastal flooding with high tides
National Weather Service forecasters issued a coastal flood statement Friday morning as peak monthly high tides and higher-than-predicted water levels threaten low-lying areas in the Hawaiian Islands. The forecasters’ advisory remains in effect through late Saturday night. According to the service, isolated minor coastal flooding is most likely to occur around the daily peak high […]
