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Wildfire preparedness education to continue with outreach event in Anahola next month

Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency will continue wildfire preparedness efforts to give residents evacuation strategies and safety tips with an outreach event in Anahola on Jan. 13.

U.S. Senate passes Schatz legislation to expand Veterans Affairs services

The Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act would require U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide U.S. veterans in the Freely Associated States of Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands with telehealth services, mail-order pharmacy benefits, beneficiary travel reimbursements and access to the health care and benefits all American veterans should receive.

Appointments, reappointments to boards, commissions announced by governor

Each of the panel members bring deep experience in water resource management, ethics, agriculture and community development to critical areas of state service.

‘You’re never too old to pursue your dreams’: Big Isle 71-year-old earns college degree

She might be from another island, but Theresa Chang’s lifetime defined by breathtaking resilience, including an incredible journey from addiction to academic success, is one that can and should inspire others; she even just recently accepted her bachelor of arts degree in communication from University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo during the Dec. 20 fall commencement ceremony.

Court decision allows new ‘Green fee’ to take effect as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2026

U.S. District Court Judge Jill Otake earlier this week dismissed a majority of claims challenging the state’s Act 96 and denied a plaintiff motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the act from taking effect.

Salvation Army unwraps joy distributing thousands of Angel Tree gifts to families in need

Holiday wishes were fulfilled for a total of 16,435 youth and seniors throughout The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division, but the need is growing and continues beyond the holidays; consider setting up your own Virtual Red Kettle campaign before the end of the year to help.
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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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U.S. Senate passes Schatz legislation to expand Veterans Affairs services

The Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act would require U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide U.S. veterans in the Freely Associated States of Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands with telehealth services, mail-order pharmacy benefits, beneficiary travel reimbursements and access to the health care and benefits all American veterans should receive.

Appointments, reappointments to boards, commissions announced by governor

Each of the panel members bring deep experience in water resource management, ethics, agriculture and community development to critical areas of state service.

‘You’re never too old to pursue your dreams’: Big Isle 71-year-old earns college degree

She might be from another island, but Theresa Chang’s lifetime defined by breathtaking resilience, including an incredible journey from addiction to academic success, is one that can and should inspire others; she even just recently accepted her bachelor of arts degree in communication from University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo during the Dec. 20 fall commencement ceremony.

Court decision allows new ‘Green fee’ to take effect as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2026

U.S. District Court Judge Jill Otake earlier this week dismissed a majority of claims challenging the state’s Act 96 and denied a plaintiff motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the act from taking effect.

Salvation Army unwraps joy distributing thousands of Angel Tree gifts to families in need

Holiday wishes were fulfilled for a total of 16,435 youth and seniors throughout The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division, but the need is growing and continues beyond the holidays; consider setting up your own Virtual Red Kettle campaign before the end of the year to help.

New study reveals giant clams thrive when supported by indigenous cultures

Local village-managed marine areas outperform federally protected zones in preserving giant clam populations, according to a UH Mānoa study.

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Governor announces appointments, reappointments to boards, commissions

Each of the panel members bring deep experience in water resource management, ethics, agriculture and community development to critical areas of state service.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 26, 2025

Today will likely be the last day of trade winds, as winds become southeast Friday. A relatively dry and stable air mass will continue to support only light...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for December 26, 2025

The current moderate, medium period north-northeast (010-030 degrees) swell continues to boost surf heights along north facing shores. This swell is...

Households reminded to use $250 in state food support benefits before they expire

Any unused Hawaiʻi Emergency Food Assistance Program balance cannot be carried over or reissued in 2026 and will be expunged at the end of the year.

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Maui Surf Forecast for December 26, 2025

The current moderate, medium period north-northeast (010-030 degrees) swell continues to boost surf heights along north facing shores. This swell is...

KaiAloha Supply donates $9K to keiki-focused nonprofits on Maui and Oʻahu

KaiAloha Supply recently supported keiki-focused nonprofits through its third annual Holiday Keiki Toy Drive, dedicating over $9,000 in toy budgets to 10 organizations on Maui and Oʻahu, the company announced this week.

Summer ocean blooms studied with satellite imagery

A team of oceanographers led by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has published a study providing the first comprehensive look at the anatomy of massive microbial blooms that appear nearly every summer in the Pacific Ocean north of Hawai‘i. For years, the origins of these vast swirls of color, as visible from space, remained […]

2026 budget informational briefing schedule set by state Senate Ways and Means panel

The purpose of the briefings is to ensure public dollars are being spent responsibly and on priorities that meet the needs of Hawai'i’s residents prior to the start of the legislative session.