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Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health move to transform Hawaiʻi health care

Landmark proposal aims to strengthen care statewide and deliver long-term benefits for Hawaiʻi families by expanding access and improving affordability.

Alexander & Baldwin brings holiday cheer to Kaua‘i communities

Company and community contributions made throughout the 2025 holiday season totaled $16,000, which will be used to support local families and nonprofits.

First Tee — Hawai‘i opens registration for first keiki programs of 2026 on Kaua‘i

Participants — through the game of golf as the platform — learn critical life skills to grow socially, emotionally and academically.

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. warns of 141 job losses with land lease set to end in March

Kauaʻi Coffee Co., one of the island’s largest agricultural employers, faces an uncertain future with a renewal appearing unlikely with the property’s owners, a Colorado-based investment firm.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises more than $1M in 2025

The funds raised by local Alzheimer’s Association – Hawai‘i chapters benefit local families and fuel the fight to end the disease.

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.
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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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Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health move to transform Hawaiʻi health care

Landmark proposal aims to strengthen care statewide and deliver long-term benefits for Hawaiʻi families by expanding access and improving affordability.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises more than $1M in 2025

The funds raised by local Alzheimer’s Association – Hawai‘i chapters benefit local families and fuel the fight to end the disease.

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.

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Alaska Airlines announces largest fleet order in airline’s history

The airline — parent company of Hawaiian Airlines — ordered 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 widebody aircraft, with an option for an additional 35 new 737-10 aircraft, extending the delivery stream through 2035.

Bipartisan effort to tackle nation’s deteriorating federal finances led by U.S. Rep. Case

The 47-member U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus recently released its fiscal stability framework developed by the congressman who represents Hawai‘i's House District 1 in Washington and U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards.

Crews will temporarily turn off water Tuesday to repair a water main in Hilo

Crews will shut off water for customers along Kaiwiki Road from Kōpaʻa Road to the mauka end from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 9-15: Science comedy, speakeasy dinner show, art stroll, ‘Wiliwili LOVE’ and more

There is an eclectic emulsion of events coming next week around the Big Island, each promising an exciting escape from the everyday bustle. Check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

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Maui police seek public help in locating missing 12-year-old Wailuku girl

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Journey Barcai, 12, of Wailuku.

Flags lowered to honor the life and service of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd

Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and all Hawaiʻi National Guard facilities in honor of Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who died unexpectedly on Dec. 14, 2025.

Rotary Club of Maui earns Adopt-A-Highway award for public service

The Rotary Club of Maui has received the Adopt-A-Highway Nō Ka ʻOi Highway Hui Award from the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District, in recognition of the club’s "small but mighty" volunteer impact.

Portion of Kahana Makai Road in West Maui closed until around 2:30 p.m., Jan. 8

Kahana Makai Road, between Kahana Ridge Drive and Tulip Place, will be closed to traffic in both directions from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today, Jan. 8, 2026 for maintenance repairs.