Community Reuse collection event scheduled for next week
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
Authorities seek to identify suspects in livestock theft near Old Saddle Road
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public's help to identify two men involved in the theft of livestock on Nov. 20 near Old Saddle Road.
Kona coast on Big Island becoming central spot for innovative coral reef restoration
While the The Nature Conservancy helps coral reef growth with quick, short-term responses, ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Reef Restoration Program focuses on long-term reef health.
Maui News
Mercedes-Benz pays states nearly $150 million in emissions cheat settlement
The state of Hawaiʻi will receive $263,356 as part of a $149.7 million multistate settlement with Mercedes-Benz over allegations the automaker used “defeat devices” to bypass emission standards. The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general in the settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA LLC and […]
Neighbors try to stop construction of 1,400 mailboxes near Native Hawaiian burial cave
After ancestral bones were found at the site of a new mailbox park being developed in Hawaiian Paradise Park, there has been ongoing, contentious debate between community members on whether the project should continue in the same location.
Hawaiʻi Legislature opens grants-in-aid applications for safety net organizations
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature has opened its grant-In-aid application process for the 2026 legislative session, inviting eligible organizations to apply for state funding. Organizations must complete an eligibility verification process, which requires documentation to prove the grantee meets standards for an award under state law. “Local nonprofits provide critical safety net programs in our communities […]
Hirono, 24 other US senators urge Trump to help taxpayers get their full refunds
US Sen. Mazie Hirono, a Hawai‘i Democrat, is joined by 24 of her Senate colleagues in urging President Donald Trump's Administration to restore staff and resources at Taxpayer Advocate Service, which assists taxpayers with resolving any issues within the Internal Revenue Service.
