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Appointments, reappointments to boards, commissions announced by governor

Each of the panel members bring deep experience in water resource management, ethics, agriculture and community development to critical areas of state service.

‘You’re never too old to pursue your dreams’: Big Isle 71-year-old earns college degree

She might be from another island, but Theresa Chang’s lifetime defined by breathtaking resilience, including an incredible journey from addiction to academic success, is one that can and should inspire others; she even just recently accepted her bachelor of arts degree in communication from University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo during the Dec. 20 fall commencement ceremony.

Court decision allows new ‘Green fee’ to take effect as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2026

U.S. District Court Judge Jill Otake earlier this week dismissed a majority of claims challenging the state’s Act 96 and denied a plaintiff motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the act from taking effect.

Salvation Army unwraps joy distributing thousands of Angel Tree gifts to families in need

Holiday wishes were fulfilled for a total of 16,435 youth and seniors throughout The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division, but the need is growing and continues beyond the holidays; consider setting up your own Virtual Red Kettle campaign before the end of the year to help.

Christmas trees accepted for recycling

Trees must be bare and free of flocking, tinsel, stands and ornaments when brought to any of the recycling locations; also keep in mind that green waste sites are closed during inclement weather.

Time running out for property owners to file appeal of their 2026 real property assessment

County issues reminder that the deadline to file an appeal is Dec. 31; a new online Real Property Tax Appeal application system also now live on county’s website.
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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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Appointments, reappointments to boards, commissions announced by governor

Each of the panel members bring deep experience in water resource management, ethics, agriculture and community development to critical areas of state service.

‘You’re never too old to pursue your dreams’: Big Isle 71-year-old earns college degree

She might be from another island, but Theresa Chang’s lifetime defined by breathtaking resilience, including an incredible journey from addiction to academic success, is one that can and should inspire others; she even just recently accepted her bachelor of arts degree in communication from University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo during the Dec. 20 fall commencement ceremony.

Court decision allows new ‘Green fee’ to take effect as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2026

U.S. District Court Judge Jill Otake earlier this week dismissed a majority of claims challenging the state’s Act 96 and denied a plaintiff motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the act from taking effect.

Salvation Army unwraps joy distributing thousands of Angel Tree gifts to families in need

Holiday wishes were fulfilled for a total of 16,435 youth and seniors throughout The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division, but the need is growing and continues beyond the holidays; consider setting up your own Virtual Red Kettle campaign before the end of the year to help.

New study reveals giant clams thrive when supported by indigenous cultures

Local village-managed marine areas outperform federally protected zones in preserving giant clam populations, according to a UH Mānoa study.

Big Island golfers qualify for 11th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball championship for 2nd year in row

Casey Watabu of Līhuʻe and teammate Matthew Ma of Pearl City, Oʻahu, are second alternates for the championship in the event the 2 Big Island men and second-place finishers in the qualifying round can’t make it for any reason.

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State’s new ‘Green fee’ will be allowed to take effect as scheduled after court ruling

U.S. District Court Judge Jill Otake earlier this week dismissed a majority of claims challenging the state's Act 96 and denied a plaintiff motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the act from taking effect.

Police investigate fatal Christmas Eve motor vehicle collision

A negligent homicide investigation is underway after a two-vehicle collision near the 13-mile marker on Daniel K. Inouye Highway in Hilo left one dead.

Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island launches annual ‘It Just Takes One’ fundraiser

The fundraising campaign helps to sustain youth programs on Hawaiʻi Island heading into the new year.

UH Mānoa oceanographers reveal the lifecycle behind summertime photosynthetic microbes

A UH Mānoa study dives into the mystery and the origin of the swirls of color appearing in the North Pacific Ocean each summer.

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2026 budget informational briefing schedule set by state Senate Ways and Means panel

The purpose of the briefings is to ensure public dollars are being spent responsibly and on priorities that meet the needs of Hawai'i’s residents prior to the start of the legislative session.

Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection reaches $6 million settlement with PayPal

The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection has reached a $6 million settlement with PayPal Inc. and PayPal Holdings Inc.

Hawaiʻi Senate Majority appoints Sheryl Turveville as Director of Communications

The Hawaiʻi Senate Majority today announced that Sheryl Turbeville has joined the Senate Majority as Communications Director. 

Toyota Hawaiʻi surprises service customers with complimentary OluKai slippers

As part of its ongoing commitment to honoring and supporting its loyal customers, Toyota Hawaiʻi partnered with OluKai to surprise its service customers with a special appreciation gift. On Dec. 3, 2025, customers visiting Toyota Hawaiʻi service centers statewide received a complimentary certificate for a pair of OluKai’s best-selling ʻOhana slippers, redeemable at any of the brand’s eight retail locations across the islands.