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High surf advisory issued for north and west-facing shores of Kaua’i and Ni’ihau
A high surf advisory is in effect from noon today until 6 p.m. on Dec. 15 for the north- and west-facing shores of Niʻihau and Kauaʻi, where waves are expected to reach up to 16 feet. December 14, 2025 · 07:47am
Islandwide Makahiki championship celebrates culture, competition
More than 250 middle school students across Kauaʻi participated in a Makahiki Championship, emphasizing the value of cultural learning for young people.Hawaii News Schatz votes to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits to protect people’s health…
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Kaua‘i News
Hawai’i County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd dies unexpectedly Sunday morning at age 45
Hawaiʻi County is mourning the unexpected passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who leaves behind a revered legacy of public safety and leadership.
‘I just gobbled it all up’: Hawai‘i public school students get special ‘uala treat
Sweet potato bread part of the breakfast menu at 127 participating schools throughout the state made with locally sourced purple Okinawan sweet potato; nearly 1,700 pounds were distributed to the schools.
Alexander & Baldwin to go private in $2.3B definitive merger agreement
Shareholders to receive $21.20 per share in cash, representing a 40% premium to closing price earlier this month; merger expected to close during the first quarter of 2026.
High surf advisory issued for north and west-facing shores of Kaua’i and Ni’ihau
A high surf advisory is in effect from noon today until 6 p.m. on Dec. 15 for the north- and west-facing shores of Niʻihau and Kauaʻi, where waves are expected to reach up to 16 feet.
Schatz votes to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits to protect people’s health care
Senate Republicans, however, who have the majority, rejected the measure; the vote came after Schatz earlier during the week took to the Senate floor, saying President Donald Trump “is making people poorer, and he’s doing it on purpose,” in remarks about about various ways he said Trump is increasing prices of everything in the daily lives of Americans.
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Hawaii News
‘I just gobbled it all up’: Hawai‘i public school students get special ‘uala treat
Sweet potato bread part of the breakfast menu at 127 participating schools throughout the state made with locally sourced purple Okinawan sweet potato; nearly 1,700 pounds were distributed to the schools.
Alexander & Baldwin to go private in $2.3B definitive merger agreement
Shareholders to receive $21.20 per share in cash, representing a 40% premium to closing price earlier this month; merger expected to close during the first quarter of 2026.
Schatz votes to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits to protect people’s health care
Senate Republicans, however, who have the majority, rejected the measure; the vote came after Schatz earlier during the week took to the Senate floor, saying President Donald Trump “is making people poorer, and he’s doing it on purpose,” in remarks about about various ways he said Trump is increasing prices of everything in the daily lives of Americans.
2 competitors from Kauaʻi make it to ‘Hawaiʻi to the World’ finale on Sunday night
After 4 weeks of show-stopping performances, emotional stories and unforgettable moments from throughout the pae ʻāina, the stage is set for the “Hawai‘i to the World” talent show finale.
UH scientists help unlock sun’s magnetic secrets with artificial intelligence
These advances allow researchers to see the sun’s magnetic landscape more accurately and improve predictions of solar activity that impacts life on Earth, including solar flares and coronal ejections that can disrupt satellites, power systems and communications.
Hirono co-introduces resolution to mark 50 years of Southeast Asian diaspora in U.S.
The bicameral legislation recognizes the immense contributions of Southeast Asian refugees to the nation’s fabric and advocates for policies that would provide Southeast Asian Americans and refugee communities with greater opportunities to thrive.
Big Island News
New artificial intelligence tool helps UH researchers unlock sun’s magnetic secrets
These advances allow researchers to see the sun’s magnetic landscape more accurately and improve predictions of solar activity that impacts life on Earth, including solar flares and coronal ejections that can disrupt satellites, power systems and communications.
Hawai’i County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd dies unexpectedly Sunday morning at age 45
Hawaiʻi County is mourning the unexpected passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who leaves behind a revered legacy of public safety and leadership.
‘Hawai‘i to the World’ finale features top talent from throughout Hawai‘i
After 4 weeks of show-stopping performances, emotional stories and unforgettable moments from throughout the pae ʻāina, the stage is set for one of the five finalists — including Pohai from the Big Island — to walk away with a $10,000 grand prize.
Resolution marking 50 years of Southeast Asian diaspora in U.S. pushed by Hirono
The bicameral legislation co-introduced by the U.S. senator from Hawai‘i recognizes the immense contributions of Southeast Asian refugees to the nation’s fabric and advocates for policies that would provide Southeast Asian Americans and refugee communities with greater opportunities to thrive.
Maui News
Malaria Maui Rotary welcomes Emergency Animal Care & Help, Dec. 16
The Maluhia Maui Rotary Club welcomes Ayla Mader, founder and executive director of EACH — Emergency Animal Care & Help — during its upcoming meeting on Dec. 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mader will explore the purpose of the organization, whose mission it is to provide low-income households of Maui with resources and emergency funding for the care of their pets.
Santa, the Grinch and furry friends come together for holiday pet photos on Maui
Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation will host a holiday photo fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 20, at the West Side YMCA Resource Center in Lahaina. Pet owners are invited to bring their cats and dogs for festive photos with Santa and the Grinch.
Hana Hou Music Program announces fundraiser, upcoming winter session on Maui
The Hana Hou Music Program, a nonprofit that provides free music education and performances across Maui, has announced its annual end-of-year fundraising campaign and the launch of its first-ever 2026 Winter Session on Maui, along with a concert on Oʻahu to close out the year.
Keck Observatory observes first gravitationally lensed superluminous supernova
Astronomers have discovered the first-ever spatially resolved, gravitationally lensed superluminous supernova. The object, dubbed SN 2025wny, offers a rare look at a stellar cataclysm from the early Universe and provides a striking confirmation of Einstein’s theory of general relativity. The discovery relied on a chain of cutting-edge observatories collaborating on scientific breakthroughs.
