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    • Permanent striping of the Kīlauea roundabout begins Monday

    Kolo Road access to Kūhiō Highway in Kīlauea will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for permanent striping of the Kīlauea roundabout.

    Kauai News Waimea and Kapaʻa high school football teams go down fighting in state championship…

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    Road closures, other changes announced for upcoming 2025 Lights on Rice Parade

    This year's Lights on Rice Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 5), rolling out from Vidinha Stadium and ending at the Historic Kaua‘i County Building on ‘Eiwa Street after traveling down Ho‘olako and Rice streets. November 30, 2025 · 05:00am

    Public invited to Holly Jolly Holiday Fair at Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa

    More than 30 Kaua‘i Made vendors will be selling products during the festive fair Dec. 6, with available products including handmade gifts, island-inspired crafts, local foods, seasonal treats and more.

    Kauai News Monthly statewide siren test will include audio broadcast segment on Monday

    Hawaii News Volcano Watch: The legacy of the 1975 earthquake, 50 years of study at Kīlauea’s…

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    Road closures, other changes announced for upcoming 2025 Lights on Rice Parade

    This year’s Lights on Rice Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 5), rolling out from Vidinha Stadium and ending at the Historic Kaua‘i County Building on ‘Eiwa Street after traveling down Ho‘olako and Rice streets.

    Public invited to Holly Jolly Holiday Fair at Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa

    More than 30 Kaua‘i Made vendors will be selling products during the festive fair Dec. 6, with available products including handmade gifts, island-inspired crafts, local foods, seasonal treats and more.

    Permanent striping of the Kīlauea roundabout begins Monday

    Kolo Road access to Kūhiō Highway in Kīlauea will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for permanent striping of the Kīlauea roundabout.

    Waimea and Kapaʻa high school football teams go down fighting in state championship games

    Kapa’a High School lost a dramatic 13-9 game to Kailua in Division I and Waimea High School fell 42-24 to Kamehameha Maui in Division II.

    U.S. Postal Service ready to deliver Hawai‘i’s holiday season mail, shipping needs

    Members of the public are encouraged to follow the USPS online holiday hub for all their holiday shipping information.

    Monthly statewide siren test will include audio broadcast segment on Monday

    The monthly test of Hawaiʻi’s all-hazard Outdoor Siren and Emergency Alert System will take place across the state at 11:45 a.m. on Monday.
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    U.S. Postal Service ready to deliver Hawai‘i’s holiday season mail, shipping needs

    Members of the public are encouraged to follow the USPS online holiday hub for all their holiday shipping information.

    Volcano Watch: The legacy of the 1975 earthquake, 50 years of study at Kīlauea’s south flank

    The improved understanding of how the south flank of Kīlauea behaves is part of the legacy of the 1975 Kalapana earthquake.

    Governor’s military leased lands advisory panel meets for first time

    Members used their inaugural meeting — in advance of meeting with the governor — to review their roles and responsibilities, discuss a general framework to proceed and develop a shared understanding of the choices before the state — lease, land exchange and condemnation.

    2 more ʻalalā adapting in field aviary on Maui, will soon join members of wild cohort

    The two new birds, both a year younger than their 5 other more established counterparts, are now taking their turn at calling the release aviary home, where they are acclimating to the sights and sounds of the forest and using the secure space to strengthen their flight and landing muscles.

    State to holiday shoppers: Know your refund and exchange rights before you buy

    “Understanding your rights before you buy can help prevent disputes and protect your wallet” during the busy holiday shopping season, said Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection Executive Director Mana Moriarty.

    Juliet Madrid receives inaugural award for exceptional promise during state government internship

    Juliet Madrid successfully completed an internship with the Disability Compensation Division and now works at the Kauaʻi District Health Office.

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    Volunteers remove thousands of feet of fishing lines from west, north Hawaiʻi reefs

    Volunteers from Ocean Defenders Alliance have collected thousands of feet of fishing lines and pounds of lead from Hawaiʻi's coastlines, showcasing an ongoing effort to preserve marine environments.

    Modernization, upgrades improve readiness to deliver on holiday mail, shipping needs

    U.S. Postal Service encourages members of the public to follow the agency's online holiday hub for all of their holiday shipping information.

    Police: Public should avoid portion of Kino‘ole Street in downtown Hilo because of structure fires

    Hawai'i Police Department says to avoid the area between Waiānuenue Avenue and Haili Street for at least the next 6 hours.

    2 people dead, 28 others displaced because of fire at former Puʻuʻeo Poi Factory in Hilo

    The identities of the 2 fire victims, who each was found in different separate locations within the now apartment building, have not yet been released; cause of the early morning Nov. 29 fire is unknown and it remains under investigation.

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    Maui Surf Forecast for November 30, 2025

    An XL WNW swell will continue building into the region this afternoon through the evening. This swell will bring dangerous surf heights ranging from 25 to 45...

    Stellar vibrations offer rare glimpse into red giant’s core, history

    University of Hawaiʻi astronomers have revealed the history of a distant red giant star after analyzing its “starquakes,” which give scientists a glimpse beneath the star’s surface similarly to seismic waves on Earth.

    Wailuku First Friday welcomes the holiday season, Dec. 6

    Wailuku First Friday welcomes the holiday season with its monthly street festival on Friday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will transform historic Wailuku Town into a festive celebration of music, culture, food, art and community.

    Hawaiʻi Island chosen to host prestigious international Indigenous conference in 2028

    “To host such a distinguished event is a great honor for our people," said Chadd Paishon, a spokesperson for the 2028 conference. "It allows us to showcase our moana and share our aloha."