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Volcano Watch: When it rained rocks; tephra falls far and wide during Kīlauea Episode 41

Strong updrafts coupled with light winds blowing to the east and north sent lava fragments — called tephra — from those molten rock geysers over much of Puna, into Hilo and falling along the eastern edge of Kaʻū; learn more now!

Kaiser Permanente strike enters 5th day as health care workers walk out

According to union officials, thousands of healthcare workers are participating in a nationwide strike at Kaiser Permanente, now in its fifth day, to protest unsafe staffing levels and heavy workloads.

‘No work, no school, no shopping’: American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi supports planned ‘National Shutdown’

There are more than 300 registered actions and events set for today throughout the nation, calling on people, organizations and communities to “strike” and demand a stop to federal government-sponsored violence being inflicted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents against peaceful protestors in Minneapolis, Minn., and elsewhere.

UPDATE: Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau north and west shorelines now under high surf warning

The warning replaces a high surf advisory that was previously issued for the same shores; surf is expected to build to heights in the 20- to 30-foot range along north-facing shores and 20- to 25-foot range along western shorelines by this afternoon.

‘Activations of Ea’ interactive exhibit coming to a University of Hawaiʻi library near you

The exhibit expands to a statewide tour this spring, including exhibition dates at Kauaʻi Community College; it centers on Hawaiian history while inviting communities to actively engage with ea — life, air, breath, sovereignty, rural, independence.

Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits recalled because of potential contamination

The product was distributed nationwide, including by retailers such as Walmart, Target and Longs Drugs in Hawai‘i; recall was issued because the biscuits might have soft plastic and/or paper pieces inside that could cause injury or pose a choking hazard.
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Volcano Watch: When it rained rocks; tephra falls far and wide during Kīlauea Episode 41

Strong updrafts coupled with light winds blowing to the east and north sent lava fragments — called tephra — from those molten rock geysers over much of Puna, into Hilo and falling along the eastern edge of Kaʻū; learn more now!

Kaiser Permanente strike enters 5th day as health care workers walk out

According to union officials, thousands of healthcare workers are participating in a nationwide strike at Kaiser Permanente, now in its fifth day, to protest unsafe staffing levels and heavy workloads.

‘No work, no school, no shopping’: American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi supports planned ‘National Shutdown’

There are more than 300 registered actions and events set for today throughout the nation, calling on people, organizations and communities to “strike” and demand a stop to federal government-sponsored violence being inflicted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents against peaceful protestors in Minneapolis, Minn., and elsewhere.

‘Activations of Ea’ interactive exhibit coming to a University of Hawaiʻi library near you

The exhibit expands to a statewide tour this spring, including exhibition dates at Kauaʻi Community College; it centers on Hawaiian history while inviting communities to actively engage with ea — life, air, breath, sovereignty, rural, independence.

Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits recalled because of potential contamination

The product was distributed nationwide, including by retailers such as Walmart, Target and Longs Drugs in Hawai‘i; recall was issued because the biscuits might have soft plastic and/or paper pieces inside that could cause injury or pose a choking hazard.

UPDATE: Search for missing Kapaʻa man to continue at first light Friday in waters off Kahili Beach

Matthew Packard-Asai was last seen Wednesday (Jan. 28) fishing on rocks near the northern point of the Kīlauea beach before he was reportedly swept away by surf.

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Thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers continue to strike

According to union officials, thousands of healthcare workers are participating in a nationwide strike at Kaiser Permanente, now in its fifth day, to protest unsafe staffing levels and heavy workloads.

Possible contamination causes Gerber Products Co. to recall keiki biscuits

The product was distributed nationwide, including by retailers such as Walmart, Target and Longs Drugs in Hawai‘i; recall was issued because the biscuits might have soft plastic and/or paper pieces inside that could cause injury or pose a choking hazard.

American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi supports ‘strike’ to stop U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement violence

There are more than 300 registered actions and events set for today throughout the nation, calling on people, organizations and communities to "strike" and demand a stop to federal government-sponsored violence being inflicted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents against peaceful protestors in Minneapolis, Minn., and elsewhere.

Volcano Watch: When it rained rocks; tephra falls far and wide during Kīlauea Episode 41

Strong updrafts coupled with light winds blowing to the east and north sent lava fragments — called tephra — from those molten rock geysers over much of Puna, into Hilo and falling along the eastern edge of Kaʻū; learn more now!

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Maui visitor industry outpaces state growth in 2025; Canadian travel down but shows signs of recovery

Maui County's economic recovery gained momentum in 2025 with visitor arrivals and spending outpacing statewide averages, according to preliminary statistics released by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. 

Possible contamination causes Gerber Products Co. to recall keiki biscuits

The product was distributed nationwide, including by retailers such as Walmart, Target and Longs Drugs in Hawai‘i; recall was issued because the biscuits might have soft plastic and/or paper pieces inside that could cause injury or pose a choking hazard.

$130 million AINA Kitchen Network facility breaks ground to create first centralized kitchen for school meals

The Department, which serves over 103,000 meals per day to students statewide, plans to operate up to two regional kitchens on Oʻahu, two on Hawaiʻi Island and one each on Kauaʻi, Maui and Molokaʻi. Standalone production kitchens will continue at Hāna High & Elementary, Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, Lānaʻi High & Elementary and Nāʻālehu Elementary schools.

Trade wars take toll on Maui farmers and ranchers already battling deer and drought

Farmers and ranchers say prices have gone up after a year of Trump's tariffs, making their operations even more costly on an island where everything has to be shipped or flown in.