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Community Rubbish pickup delayed in Wailua Homesteads due to staffing shortages

Kauaʻi prepares for New Year’s Eve: Fireworks for sale, increased DUI enforcement
"Safety starts with each of us. Plan ahead, make responsible choices, and look out for one other to help keep Kaua‘i safe." — Kauaʻi Fire Chief Kalani Ke December 30, 2025 · 04:35am
Hawai‘i joins multistate settlement against luxury auto manufacturer
The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a nearly $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG.Hawaii News Gov. Green appoints acting chair of DLNR while Dawn Chang out on medical leave
Hawaii News First monthly emergency siren test in 2026 scheduled
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Kaua‘i News
Reuse collection event scheduled for next week
Residents and businesses can conveniently drop off unwanted items like clothing, toys, and books for reuse at the Kauaʻi Resource Center on Jan. 9.
Rubbish pickup delayed in Wailua Homesteads due to staffing shortages
Due to staffing shortages, residential trash collection in Wailua Homesteads will be delayed and can be postponed until tomorrow, Dec. 31.
Kauaʻi prepares for New Year’s Eve: Fireworks for sale, increased DUI enforcement
“Safety starts with each of us. Plan ahead, make responsible choices, and look out for one other to help keep Kaua‘i safe.” — Kauaʻi Fire Chief Kalani Ke
New deputy director for Kaua‘i Parks and Rec sworn in
Preston Chong has been with Kaua‘i County’s Department of Parks and Recreation since 2020, serving as the department’s fiscal officer.
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Hawaii News
Hawai‘i joins multistate settlement against luxury auto manufacturer
The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a nearly $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
Gov. Green appoints acting chair of DLNR while Dawn Chang out on medical leave
DLNR’s Deputy Director Ryan Kanaka‘ole will serve as acting chair and director of the state agency, effective immediately.
First monthly emergency siren test in 2026 scheduled
The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the Hawai‘i Statewide Alert and Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies.
New research into Cookiecutter shark bridges Hawai‘i knowledge with modern science
The study analyzed a larger dataset than previous research, examining bite patterns recorded across Hawaiʻi’s longline fisheries over many years.
Big Island News
HPD updates email address to enhance security and identify official messages
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has transitioned its email domain to @hawaiipolice.gov, improving security and helping ensure accurate communication.
Federal authorities arrest 2 Big Island men in decades-long illegal fireworks case
Two East Hawai‘i men were charged with running an illegal fireworks distribution network on Hawaiʻi Island that allegedly operated for nearly a decade.
Maui News
Maui Council set for leadership reorganization on Jan. 5
The Maui County Council will consider a reorganization of its leadership and committee chairs during a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday in the Council Chambers.
Monk seal finds shady spot under beach chairs along Maui’s North Shore
On Monday, a monk seal was observed moving quickly up a crowded beach along Maui's North Shore, where it settled about 20 feet from beachgoers.
Mālama Maui Nui Announces Call for Artists for the 2026 Art of Trash & Trashion Show!
Mālama Maui Nui is now accepting submissions from Maui County artists for the 2026 Art of Trash & Trashion Show, an annual, juried exhibition that inspires creative reuse and environmental awareness across the Maui Nui community.


