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Resort's leisure senior sales manager honored with Outstanding Achievement in Sales and Marketing Award, celebrating her excellence, integrity and service within the travel and visitor industry as well as her lasting impact on the Kaua'i community. December 06, 2025 · 05:00am
Injured hunter rescued from Mākaha Ridge
First responders received a report of the injured hunter shortly before 2 p.m. Dec 6; personnel with Waimea Fire Station along with others from Līhu‘e Fire Station aboard Air 1 responded.Hawaii News Hawai‘i lawmakers in Washington concerned by federal emergency assistance confusion
Kauai News UPDATE: Threat of coastal flooding expected to carry over for another day
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Schatz leads bipartisan effort to promote native arts and culture
He is joined by fellow Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, both Democrats, and Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski to introduce the Native Arts & Culture Promotion Act, which would also unlock federal funds for Native Hawaiian Organizations.
Injured hunter rescued from Mākaha Ridge
First responders received a report of the injured hunter shortly before 2 p.m. Dec 6; personnel with Waimea Fire Station along with others from Līhu‘e Fire Station aboard Air 1 responded.
UPDATE: Episode 38 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption on Big Island ends after about 12 hours of impressive, notable events
The latest episode in the series that began nearly a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, ended abruptly at 8:52 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6), when the south vent — which exploded earlier during the day and featured sustained fountaining as high as 1,200 feet at one point — ceased activity.
Hawai‘i lawmakers in Washington concerned by federal emergency assistance confusion
The lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington say delays, shifts in policy focus and withholding funds have created uncertainty and will hurt those most in need of aid, seek answers to several questions in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi and FEMA’s senior official performing duties of administrator Karen Evans.
UPDATE: Threat of coastal flooding expected to carry over for another day
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu extended the coastal flood statement as brief periods of minor flooding are still expected along shorelines and in low-lying areas of the state during peak high tides.
‘Rita sets the standard’: Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i’s Norman receives 2025 Mālama Award
Resort’s leisure senior sales manager honored with Outstanding Achievement in Sales and Marketing Award, celebrating her excellence, integrity and service within the travel and visitor industry as well as her lasting impact on the Kaua’i community.
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Hawaii News
Schatz leads bipartisan effort to promote native arts and culture
He is joined by fellow Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, both Democrats, and Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski to introduce the Native Arts & Culture Promotion Act, which would also unlock federal funds for Native Hawaiian Organizations.
UPDATE: Episode 38 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption on Big Island ends after about 12 hours of impressive, notable events
The latest episode in the series that began nearly a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, ended abruptly at 8:52 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6), when the south vent — which exploded earlier during the day and featured sustained fountaining as high as 1,200 feet at one point — ceased activity.
Hawai‘i lawmakers in Washington concerned by federal emergency assistance confusion
The lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington say delays, shifts in policy focus and withholding funds have created uncertainty and will hurt those most in need of aid, seek answers to several questions in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi and FEMA’s senior official performing duties of administrator Karen Evans.
Surprise & Delight: Hawaiian Airlines, Honolulu Cookie Company partner up to bring tasty treat to travelers
The Hawai’i-based brands partnered to give some extra aloha and holiday cheer to people on several flights Thursday (Dec. 4) by greeting them with complimentary peppermint macadamia cookies on World Cookie Day.
Big Island News
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i hosts 2025 ‘Heroes and Helpers’ event at Hilo Target
Each of the 50 keiki who participated during the Dec. 6 event received a $125 Target gift card and were allowed to purchase anything they had on their holiday wish lists while their "Hero" partners helped.
Police seek missing Kona man; do know where to find Justin Harmon?
The 46-year-old is considered endangered because he might be in need of medication; he was last seen the evening of Dec. 1 on Alahou Street in Kailua-Kona.
UPDATE: Episode 38 produces ash cloud over Puna, rare triple lava fountain; destroys 1 of 3 livestreaming webcams at Kīlauea summit
The latest episode in the series that began nearly a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, ended abruptly at 8:52 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6), after a little more than 12 hours, when the south vent — which exploded earlier during the day and featured sustained fountaining as high as 1,200 feet at one point — ceased activity.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for December 07, 2025
The current medium period north-northwest (340-350 degree) swell continues to slowly decline this afternoon. Buoy observations and swell model guidance trends...
Hana Hou by Hale Zen to host Sip and Shop supporting Maui Food Bank and Maui Humane Society
Hana Hou by Hale Zen will host a two-night Sip and Shop on Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. The seasonal gathering invites guests to enjoy an evening of holiday shopping while generating donations for two Maui nonprofits.
UH Maui College annual ‘Holiday Bash & Electric Light Parade’ happening Thursday
UH Maui College will host its annual “Holiday Bash & Electric Light Parade” on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on the Kahului campus Great Lawn and the Pā‘ina Building dining area. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
Students can submit applications for 2026 Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation
The Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Fukunaga Scholarship through Feb. 23, 2026. In its 76th year, the Foundation continues its commitment to supporting Hawaiʻi students who plan to pursue degrees in business or related fields.


