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Hanalei Burger offers no-cost burgers to keiki this holiday season

With donations from customers and the public, food truck owner Brittany Schwartz is helping to reduce financial stress for families and spread joy in the community.

Kauaʻi Community College project measures degree value to keep grads on Garden Isle

The goal: Understand how Career and Technical Education pathways — such as carpentry, culinary, automotive and electrical technology — translate into livable wages, strengthening the local community.

National Weather Service issues coastal flood statement for all Hawai‘i coastlines

Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas

New electric vehicle charging station under construction at Princeville Library

Construction completion and opening of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program-funded charging station is anticipated for February 2027.

TikTok parent company sued by Hawaiʻi; lawsuit alleges keiki harmed, public mislead by social media giant

Hawaiʻi’s lawsuit alleges TikTok deliberately exploited its users for economic gain; it’s main objective to build on compulsive use, structuring the platform to keep users engaged as long as possible.

Apply now for fiscal year 2026 Kaua‘i Cultural Programs and Events Grant

Deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Dec. 31. All proposals must be submitted online. Grants support projects and events that enrich the Garden Isle’s cultural landscape, enhance experiences and align with community priorities.
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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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Tourism, public safety experts to host annual safety conference on Oʻahu next month

Leading experts from Hawaiʻi’s tourism, law enforcement, and emergency sectors will converge on Oʻahu for the Visitor Public Safety Conference on Jan. 7, 2026.

Naval team removes WWII-Era platforms from USS Arizona to preserve historic ship

Navy divers and contractors removed over 150 tons of World War II-era concrete mooring platforms from the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, significantly reducing stress on the historic structure.

National Weather Service issues coastal flood statement for all Hawai‘i coastlines

Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas

TikTok parent company sued by Hawaiʻi; lawsuit alleges keiki harmed, public mislead by social media giant

Hawaiʻi’s lawsuit alleges TikTok deliberately exploited its users for economic gain; it’s main objective to build on compulsive use, structuring the platform to keep users engaged as long as possible.

Tickets for 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival now on sale

Ticket request forms postmarked Dec. 1 or later are being accepted for the 2026 “Super Bowl of Hula.”

Trump threatens SNAP benefits again if Democratic-controlled states don’t comply

Trump’s administration says funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also still commonly referred to as food stamps, will not be distributed starting next week unless those states give up requested information about benefit recipients.

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65th Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade celebrates Upcountry holiday traditions

More than 60 lighted entries — including many festively decked out trucks and other big rigs — are set to parade through Waimea, lighting up the historic community for a holiday show like none other on the island.

Navy divers remove significant portions of WWII platforms from USS Arizona

The U.S. Navy successfully removed over 150 tons of World War II-era concrete mooring platforms from the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, significantly reducing stress on the historic structure.

Measles virus detected in Maui County’s wastewater surveillance

Measles detected in wastewater likely means that someone infected with the virus was present in the area, but this testing cannot determine whether the virus is alive, infectious, or when it was shed.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 04, 2025

As a dissipating front near Kauai drifts away from the state, southeasterly winds will become locally breezy on Thursday and shower activity will become...

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Subaru Telescope’s flagship instrument receives Hawaiian name, ʻŌnohiʻula

The Subaru Telescope's new Prime Focus Spectrograph (PFS) now carries the name ʻŌnohiʻula, following a naming ceremony Nov. 19 led by Larry Kimura, a Hawaiian language and cultural professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

Hui Holidays First Night celebration set for tonight

The one-night-only, 21-and-over event offers guests an early look at the decorated Kaluanui Estate and the annual Hui Holidays Marketplace.

Bill to better protect parents traveling with breast milk signed into law

A bipartisan bill introduced by US Sen. Mazie Hirono, aiming to protect breastfeeding families at US airports, has been signed into law.

Maui Weather Forecast for December 04, 2025

As a dissipating front west of Kauai continues to drift away and weaken, southeasterly winds will become locally breezy today, with showers focused...