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Kauaʻi Police Department adds four officers from the 102nd recruit class
Recruits Kent Morano, Brandon Chun, Kaleo Josiah and Daylin Huni have been officially sworn in as new officers for the Kauaʻi Police Department. January 07, 2026 · 09:00am
Lane closures scheduled for Haleko Road this week
Haleko Road lane closures planned from Rice Street to Nāwiliwili Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Jan. 8 and 9.Kauai News UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for eastern shorelines of Kaua’i…
Business State unemployment rate falls to 2.2% in November as jobs increase by 10,400 from…
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Kaua‘i News
WATCH: New study aided by W. M. Keck Observatory on Big Isle reveals evolution of ultra-massive galaxies
A new multi-wavelength study shows that some ultra-massive galaxies shut down star formation early, while others remain active but hidden by dust.
Grant applications now being accepted for mental health, substance abuse programs in Kaua‘i County
Nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status are invited to apply. Preference will be given to organizations that have not previously received an award and whose proposals focus on youth.
Kauaʻi Police Department adds four officers from the 102nd recruit class
Recruits Kent Morano, Brandon Chun, Kaleo Josiah and Daylin Huni have been officially sworn in as new officers for the Kauaʻi Police Department.
Lane closures scheduled for Haleko Road this week
Haleko Road lane closures planned from Rice Street to Nāwiliwili Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Jan. 8 and 9.
4 companies, including Kauaʻi firm, issued violations for providing illegal lab testing
Lab Exodus, a mobile phlebotomy service owned and operated by Rachel Moke, located in ʻEleʻele is one of 3 firms affiliated with Ulta Lab Tests, headquartered in Scottsdale, Airz., and acted as a collecting depot, where specimens were illegally collected directly from a person without a request by an authorized person, a requirement under Hawaiʻi law.
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for eastern shorelines of Kaua’i, Ni’ihau
That advisory was the last advisory, watch or warning to end or be canceled since late last week when the National Weather Service started issuing inclement and severe weather statements and products because of anticipated impacts from what was likely not a “classic” kona low.
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Hawaii News
WATCH: New study aided by W. M. Keck Observatory on Big Isle reveals evolution of ultra-massive galaxies
A new multi-wavelength study shows that some ultra-massive galaxies shut down star formation early, while others remain active but hidden by dust.
4 companies, including Kauaʻi firm, issued violations for providing illegal lab testing
Lab Exodus, a mobile phlebotomy service owned and operated by Rachel Moke, located in ʻEleʻele is one of 3 firms affiliated with Ulta Lab Tests, headquartered in Scottsdale, Airz., and acted as a collecting depot, where specimens were illegally collected directly from a person without a request by an authorized person, a requirement under Hawaiʻi law.
State unemployment rate falls to 2.2% in November as jobs increase by 10,400 from previous year
There were 672,350 people employed in November while 15,350 were unemployed. Those numbers mean there was a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 688,000 statewide.
Annual first quarter business reports due by end of March; can be filed at any time online
Businesses are encouraged to monitor their information online and file reports timely to remain in good standing, which might be a prerequisite to qualify for contracts, loans and other forms of assistance.
Hawai‘i rural health care to get financial boost
Money was awarded through the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program as part of a $50 billion national investment to strengthen rural healthcare in all 50 states.
Hawai‘i ‘Eyes on the Road’ program aims to improve maintenance response on state thoroughfares
The state department has commissioned the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Engineering and Blyncsy to distribute free dash cameras to collect information on the condition of 982 miles of state-managed road and 744 bridges.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 08, 2026
Sea breeze pattern prevails through the weekend with clouds and limited showers over island interiors each afternoon followed by overnight clearing. A cold...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for January 08, 2026
Small to moderate west-northwest swell will prevail through Friday, followed by a pair of larger swells this weekend and early next week. The current...
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for January 08, 2026
Small to moderate west-northwest swell will prevail through Friday, followed by a pair of larger swells this weekend and early next week. The current...
Astronomers reveal hidden lives of early universe’s ultra-massive galaxies
A new multi-wavelength study shows that some ultra-massive galaxies shut down star formation early, while others remain active but hidden by dust,
State health officials fine Maui businesses $15,000 each for alleged illegal lab testing
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a notice of violation and order against a Scottsdale, Arizona, company and three Hawaiʻi-based entities for allegedly providing illegal direct-to-consumer laboratory testing.


