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    Gov. Green appoints acting chair of DLNR while Dawn Chang out on medical leave

    DLNR's Deputy Director Ryan Kanaka‘ole will serve as acting chair and director of the state agency, effective immediately.

    Hawaii News First monthly emergency siren test in 2026 scheduled

    Kauai News Reminder: Firecracker permit applications still available on Kaua‘i

    (Photo Credit: Xiomara Yamileth/ Kaua'i Now)

    High surf building for shores of Ni‘ihau, Kaua‘i

    The advisory is slated to last until 6 a.m. Wednesday. December 29, 2025 · 07:55am

    New research into Cookiecutter shark bridges Hawai‘i knowledge with modern science

    The study analyzed a larger dataset than previous research, examining bite patterns recorded across Hawaiʻi’s longline fisheries over many years.

    Community Collaborative design meeting to engage public in shaping Haleko Road next month

    Hawaii News Navy Region Hawaiʻi Commander promoted to Two-Star Flag Officer  

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    Gov. Green appoints acting chair of DLNR while Dawn Chang out on medical leave

    DLNR’s Deputy Director Ryan Kanaka‘ole will serve as acting chair and director of the state agency, effective immediately.

    First monthly emergency siren test in 2026 scheduled

    The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the Hawai‘i Statewide Alert and Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies.

    Reminder: Firecracker permit applications still available on Kaua‘i

    Kaua‘i County Fire officials remind the public that fireworks and firecrackers may only be ignited on private property between 9 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 1 a.m. on Jan. 1.

    High surf building for shores of Ni‘ihau, Kaua‘i

    The advisory is slated to last until 6 a.m. Wednesday.

    Collaborative design meeting to engage public in shaping Haleko Road next month

    Due to the challenging Halekō Road design, workshops aimed at fostering community input are set for Tuesday, Jan. 13 and Thursday, Jan. 15.

    New research into Cookiecutter shark bridges Hawai‘i knowledge with modern science

    The study analyzed a larger dataset than previous research, examining bite patterns recorded across Hawaiʻi’s longline fisheries over many years.
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    Gov. Green appoints acting chair of DLNR while Dawn Chang out on medical leave

    DLNR’s Deputy Director Ryan Kanaka‘ole will serve as acting chair and director of the state agency, effective immediately.

    First monthly emergency siren test in 2026 scheduled

    The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the Hawai‘i Statewide Alert and Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies.

    New research into Cookiecutter shark bridges Hawai‘i knowledge with modern science

    The study analyzed a larger dataset than previous research, examining bite patterns recorded across Hawaiʻi’s longline fisheries over many years.

    Navy Region Hawaiʻi Commander promoted to Two-Star Flag Officer  

    Adm. Stephen Koehler, US Pacific Fleet commander, promoted Rear Adm. Brad Collins, Navy Region Hawaiʻi commander, to the rank of Rear Adm. during a ceremony, aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Dec 23, 2025.

    LEAP Act would ensure grad students get same borrowing capacity as ‘professional’ students

    After the GOP spending bill slashed student loan limits for healthcare professionals, Hawai‘i U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and colleagues introduced the legislation to level the playing field.

    Schatz introduces legislation to protect, expand Social Security

    More than 280,000 people in Hawai‘i, or more than 1 in 6 residents, rely on Social Security benefits; the SAFE Social Security Act will increase benefits for seniors in Hawai‘i and throughout the United States.

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    Hawaiʻi governor appoints acting chair of DLNR with Dawn Chang out on medical leave

    DLNR's Deputy Director Ryan Kanaka‘ole will serve as acting chair and director of the state agency in the absence of Dawn Chang.

    Public meeting scheduled to discuss upcoming munitions cleanup in South Kohala

    The meeting, which will take place on Jan. 12 at 10 a.m., will provide updates for the Munitions Response Site Project 18 at the Waimea-Kohala Airport.

    Hawai‘i joins multistate settlement against luxury auto manufacturer

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a nearly $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

    First statewide emergency siren test in 2026 scheduled

    The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the Hawai‘i Statewide Alert and Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies.

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    Kanaka‘ole tapped as acting chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources

    Ryan Kanaka‘ole will lead the Department of Land and Natural Resources as acting chair while Chair Dawn Chang is on medical leave, Gov. Josh Green announced Monday. The designation is effective immediately. Kanaka‘ole serves as the department’s deputy director. “Jaime and I send our heartfelt aloha to Dawn and her ʻohana as she recovers,” Green […]

    Lahaina wildfire survivors among beneficiaries of Bank of Hawaiʻi fundraising campaign

    A grant program designed to keep Lahaina families in their homes is among the initiatives receiving support following a record-breaking $623,000 fundraising campaign by Bank of Hawai‘i employees and retirees. The 2025 Live Kōkua Giving Campaign, which concluded Oct. 31, directed a portion of its corporate proceeds toward the Holomua Collective. The organization’s Lahaina Homeowner […]

    Jackie Keefe announces run for Hawaiʻi State House, District 14 on Maui

    Community advocate Jackie Keefe announced her candidacy for the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives, District 14, which includes Kahakuloa, Waiheʻe, portions of Waiehu and Māʻalaea, Lahaina and Honokahua.

    The Sewing Hui seeks holiday funders for ‘Stitching Futures’ costume mentorship

    The Sewing Hui of Maui is trying to close a $16,000 funding gap by Dec. 31 for its program "Stitching Futures: Costume Design & Production Mentorship Program."