Community USPS prepared for its busiest week of 2025
Business UH Economic Research Organization reports forecast calls for mild recession in Hawaiʻi
Severe weather forecasted for Kaua‘i County starting this weekend
The National Weather Service forecasts potential heavy rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms that could lead to flash flood conditions. December 12, 2025 · 12:35pm
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i selected as Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards winner
“From the lūʻau to nighttime swimming, our entire trip to the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i was a highlight reel of great experiences and great hospitality,” said Good Housekeeping's professional travel tester in his notes.Community Volcano Watch: Lava fountains of knowledge; January events for Volcano Awareness Month
Hawaii News More than 16K Hawai‘i residents join Schatz for statewide telephone town hall
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Endangered, native duck on Kaua‘i dies from suspected bird flu
WATCH: Schatz calls for passage of bipartisan Kids Off Social Media Act
Hirono co-introduces bipartisan legislation to recover missing service members quicker
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Kaua‘i News
USPS prepared for its busiest week of 2025
Post offices throughout the nation are prepared and gearing up to deliver millions of holiday greetings and gifts.
Severe weather forecasted for Kaua‘i County starting this weekend
The National Weather Service forecasts potential heavy rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms that could lead to flash flood conditions.
UH Economic Research Organization reports forecast calls for mild recession in Hawaiʻi
The mild retraction will is expected to be followed by a weak recovery in 2026, caused by several factors including slowdown in tourism, inflation and tariffs, among others.
Volcano Watch: Lava fountains of knowledge; January events for Volcano Awareness Month
Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff and its partners Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense in January 2026 for a series of programs around the island that will discuss eruptions and earthquakes, how Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists monitor them and the hazards associated with them.
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Hawaii News
USPS prepared for its busiest week of 2025
Post offices throughout the nation are prepared and gearing up to deliver millions of holiday greetings and gifts.
UH Economic Research Organization reports forecast calls for mild recession in Hawaiʻi
The mild retraction will is expected to be followed by a weak recovery in 2026, caused by several factors including slowdown in tourism, inflation and tariffs, among others.
Volcano Watch: Lava fountains of knowledge; January events for Volcano Awareness Month
Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff and its partners Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense in January 2026 for a series of programs around the island that will discuss eruptions and earthquakes, how Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists monitor them and the hazards associated with them.
More than 16K Hawai‘i residents join Schatz for statewide telephone town hall
U.S. senator and Hawai’i Democrat answered questions about rising costs, federal funding, health care, education and more.
Big Island News
WATCH: Hawai‘i U.S. senator urges passage of bipartisan Kids Off Social Media Act
Hawai‘i Democrat Sen. Brian Schatz calls on his fellow Senate colleagues to follow example of Australian lawmakers who recently implemented a social media ban for children.
Big Island bank teller indicted on embezzlement-related charges
The 24-year-old is accused of embezzling more than $40,000 from the financial accounts of bank customers.
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo fall commencement scheduled for Dec 20
Ceremony, which is limited to invited guests and not open to the public, is scheduled for 9 a.m. at Vulcan Gymnasium on the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo campus, located at 200 W. Kāwili St. in Hilo; a livestream will be available for others to watch.
Hawai‘i among several states being sued for failing to comply with federal election laws
According to the lawsuit that was filed U.S. District Court in Hawai‘i on Dec. 11, the U.S. Attorney General sent a letter on Sept. 8 to the office of Scott Nago, the state's chief election officer, seeking information regarding Hawai‘i’s compliance with federal election law.
Maui News
‘Hawaiʻi to the World’ finale airs Sunday
The finale of Hawai‘i to the World takes place this Sunday as finalists compete for the $10,000 grand prize and the coveted title of season champion. Mauiʻs ʻĀinaty is among the season finalists.
HHFDC: First-time local homebuyer program offers below-market mortage interest rates
A new program offering below-market mortgage interest rates to qualifying first-time local homebuyers was announced Thursday by the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corp. Under the Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program, formerly known as the Hula Mae Single Family Mortgage Program, qualified first-time homebuyers may be offered a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage as low as 5.4% with […]
‘Legends of Lahainaluna’ honored at annual awards dinner
The Lahainaluna High School Foundation honored community leaders and educators during its annual “Legends of Lahainaluna” awards dinner Dec. 4 at Hale Pāʻina. The 2025 honorees included the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, recognized as a business partner. Executive Director Theo Morrison accepted the award plaque. Individual honorees included Alan Kawaguchi, a retired athletic director and former […]
