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The Shops at Kukui‘ula welcomes holidays with Santa visits, Keiki Bash

Bring the entire ʻohana and head down to the shopping center in Poʻipū for some festive fun and seasonal cheer in celebration of the holidays.

Schatz leads bipartisan effort to promote native arts and culture

He is joined by fellow Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, both Democrats, and Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski to introduce the Native Arts & Culture Promotion Act, which would also unlock federal funds for Native Hawaiian Organizations.

Injured hunter rescued from Mākaha Ridge

First responders received a report of the injured hunter shortly before 2 p.m. Dec 6; personnel with Waimea Fire Station along with others from Līhu‘e Fire Station aboard Air 1 responded.

UPDATE: Episode 38 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption on Big Island ends after about 12 hours of impressive, notable events

The latest episode in the series that began nearly a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, ended abruptly at 8:52 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6), when the south vent — which exploded earlier during the day and featured sustained fountaining as high as 1,200 feet at one point — ceased activity.

Hawai‘i lawmakers in Washington concerned by federal emergency assistance confusion

The lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington say delays, shifts in policy focus and withholding funds have created uncertainty and will hurt those most in need of aid, seek answers to several questions in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi and FEMA’s senior official performing duties of administrator Karen Evans.

UPDATE: Threat of coastal flooding expected to carry over for another day

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu extended the coastal flood statement as brief periods of minor flooding are still expected along shorelines and in low-lying areas of the state during peak high tides.
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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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Schatz leads bipartisan effort to promote native arts and culture

He is joined by fellow Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, both Democrats, and Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski to introduce the Native Arts & Culture Promotion Act, which would also unlock federal funds for Native Hawaiian Organizations.

UPDATE: Episode 38 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption on Big Island ends after about 12 hours of impressive, notable events

The latest episode in the series that began nearly a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, ended abruptly at 8:52 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6), when the south vent — which exploded earlier during the day and featured sustained fountaining as high as 1,200 feet at one point — ceased activity.

Hawai‘i lawmakers in Washington concerned by federal emergency assistance confusion

The lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington say delays, shifts in policy focus and withholding funds have created uncertainty and will hurt those most in need of aid, seek answers to several questions in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi and FEMA’s senior official performing duties of administrator Karen Evans.

Surprise & Delight: Hawaiian Airlines, Honolulu Cookie Company partner up to bring tasty treat to travelers

The Hawai’i-based brands partnered to give some extra aloha and holiday cheer to people on several flights Thursday (Dec. 4) by greeting them with complimentary peppermint macadamia cookies on World Cookie Day.

Volcano Watch: Tracking the growth of a new puʻu at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has been busy tracking the continued growth of this young geologic feature, which is visible from public viewing areas around the summit within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Students can submit applications for 2026 Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation

Hawaiʻi students pursuing business degrees are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Fukuyama Scholarship as the foundation aims to broaden its impact to neighbor islands.

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Hawaiʻi County leaders outline needs, priorities to state senators during Big Island visit

Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda said he is advocating for state funding to support construction of a North Kona hospital, a Puna alternate route to ease traffic and ways to address cost of living.

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i hosts 2025 ‘Heroes and Helpers’ event at Hilo Target

Each of the 50 keiki who participated during the Dec. 6 event received a $125 Target gift card and were allowed to purchase anything they had on their holiday wish lists while their "Hero" partners helped.

Police seek missing Kona man; do you know where to find Justin Harmon?

The 46-year-old is considered endangered because he might be in need of medication; he was last seen the evening of Dec. 1 on Alahou Street in Kailua-Kona.

UPDATE: Episode 38 produces ash cloud over Puna, rare triple lava fountain; destroys 1 of 3 livestreaming webcams at Kīlauea summit

The latest episode in the series that began nearly a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, ended abruptly at 8:52 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6), after a little more than 12 hours, when the south vent — which exploded earlier during the day and featured sustained fountaining as high as 1,200 feet at one point — ceased activity.

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Stream monitoring shows strong water quality at Haʻikū streams in November

New water quality data from the Haʻikū Community Association — collected in partnership with Maui County, the Surfrider Foundation and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Water Resources Research Center — shows encouraging signs for Haʻikū’s streams as the island moves into the wet winter season, hoʻoilo.

Maui Weather Forecast for December 07, 2025

Light to moderate trades with embedded showers favoring predominately windward and mauka areas are expected through the day, followed by drier and more...

More Maui schools adopt e-bike bans or regulations following state Department of Education guidelines

E-bikes have grown in popularity across the country, and the risks have gone up to as more people adopt them. Maui Waena barred them on campus last year, and other schools have since followed suit.

Maui Council advances tax relief extension for Lahaina wildfire survivors

The Maui County Council unanimously passed a bill on first reading Friday that would extend real property tax relief for Lahaina wildfire survivors through June 2028. Bill 171 seeks to assist property owners whose lands remain unoccupiable. It also helps those who are undergoing active rebuilding following the August 2023 wildfires. The measure targets properties […]