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    • Residents throughout Hawaiʻi raise concerns about parental rights, emergency powers

    “This wasn’t about politics,” said Keep Vaccinations Optional four-island tour organizers. “It was about parents, property and the importance of keeping constitutional checks and balances in place.”

    Hawaii News Quakes swarm beneath Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kīlauea caldera on Big Island

    Kauai News Update No. 2: Installation of drainage swale across Weliweli Road to begin later this…

    Kauaʻi Veterans Museum reopens with celebration and new murals

    Local artist Trysen Kaneshige helped transform the Kauaʻi Veterans Museum with three large, vibrant murals that preserving the stories of those who served on the Garden Isle. January 15, 2026 · 05:00am

    REMINDER: Kapa‘a Satellite DMV site open, available to assist East Kaua‘i residents

    The site — housed at Kapa‘a Armory — is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only Monday through Friday, except on state and federal holidays; services are limited to motor vehicle transactions and transactions for utility payments, bus passes and tipping coupons.

    Kauai News High surf warning issued for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau shores as large swell approaches

    Kauai News UPDATE: Wind advisory extended through midnight as strong winds hit Kauaʻi

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    Kauaʻi Veterans Museum reopens with celebration and new murals

    Local artist Trysen Kaneshige helped transform the Kauaʻi Veterans Museum with three large, vibrant murals that preserving the stories of those who served on the Garden Isle.

    REMINDER: Kapa‘a Satellite DMV site open, available to assist East Kaua‘i residents

    The site — housed at Kapa‘a Armory — is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only Monday through Friday, except on state and federal holidays; services are limited to motor vehicle transactions and transactions for utility payments, bus passes and tipping coupons.

    Quakes swarm beneath Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kīlauea caldera on Big Island

    It is yet to be determined if temblor swarms following Episode 40 of the ongoing episodic summit eruption that began Dec. 23, 2024, will impact lava fountaining activity at the surface.

    Residents throughout Hawaiʻi raise concerns about parental rights, emergency powers

    “This wasn’t about politics,” said Keep Vaccinations Optional four-island tour organizers. “It was about parents, property and the importance of keeping constitutional checks and balances in place.”

    Update No. 2: Installation of drainage swale across Weliweli Road to begin later this month

    A portion of the road in Kōloa will be closed from Jan. 19 through mid-February, weather permitting, for the installation; the project was originally slated to begin in November 2025.

    High surf warning issued for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau shores as large swell approaches

    The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for the north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, with waves expected to reach up to 40 feet.
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    Quakes swarm beneath Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kīlauea caldera on Big Island

    It is yet to be determined if temblor swarms following Episode 40 of the ongoing episodic summit eruption that began Dec. 23, 2024, will impact lava fountaining activity at the surface.

    Residents throughout Hawaiʻi raise concerns about parental rights, emergency powers

    “This wasn’t about politics,” said Keep Vaccinations Optional four-island tour organizers. “It was about parents, property and the importance of keeping constitutional checks and balances in place.”

    WATCH: Hayashi reports fiscal landscape uncertain heading into 2026 legislative session

    State superintendent of schools reports to board that changes at federal level are an unknown variable in the budget equation for state, causing difficulty for Hawai’i education officials to find a solution.

    U.S. Open Mini Golf Championship coming to Kaua‘i North Shore in spring 2026

    National tournament to debut in May at Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea, bringing elite competition, visitor spending and community impact to the Garden Isle.

    Kaiser issues statement in response to proposed Hawai‘i Medical Service Association, Hawai‘i Pacific Health merger

    “We want to better understand how this proposed merger will meet the needs of Hawai‘i’s communities,” says a statement from the healthcare organization about the proposed partnership.

    Study debunks long-held myth of Native Hawaiians causing waterbird extinctions

    University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found no evidence that indigenous people over-hunted birds to extinction.

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    Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Jan. 16-22: 29th KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a, Kenny Tagavilla, Bob Weir tribute, ‘School of Rock the Musical’ and more

    If you're looking to be serenaded or just want to listen to some great live music, several Big Island venues — including all of Downtown Hilo for one night — have you covered during the upcoming week.

    High surf advisory in effect through Friday for west-facing shores of Big Island

    The National Weather Service forecast office in Honolulu expects surf building to 7 to 10 feet along western shorelines of the Big Island, bringing with it strong breaking waves and strong currents that will make swimming and other ocean activities dangerous.

    Kaiser Permanente responds to proposed Hawai‘i Medical Service Association, Hawai‘i Pacific Health partnership

    "We want to better understand how this proposed merger will meet the needs of Hawai‘i’s communities," says a statement from the healthcare organization about the proposed partnership.

    Third earthquake swarm rumbles beneath Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kīlauea caldera

    It is yet to be determined if temblor swarms following Episode 40 of the Big Island volcano's ongoing episodic eruption that began Dec. 23, 2024, will impact lava fountaining activity at the surface.

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    Prominent kalo farmer Bobby Pahia to run for Maui County Council seat in race that could impact power balance

    Bobby Pahia hopes to fill the seat that will be vacated by Yuki Lei Sugimura as she launches a bid for mayor.

    Maui Weather Forecast for January 15, 2026

    A cold front moving through the islands in Maui County this morning continues to spread showers and gusty winds as the frontal band passes through each island...

    Haleakalā Visitor Center reports limited parking and traffic delays

    The Haleakalā Visitor Center parking lot will have limited parking for an extended period due to a water infrastructure project. This project started this week and will last through the summer. Traffic delays are also expected during this project.

    Housing dilemma: Maui Planning Commission strikes compromise between housing urgency and due diligence

    The Maui Planning Commission unanimously recommended Tuesday that the Maui County Council defer action on the 1,608-unit Hoʻonani Village project near Kahului Airport until a draft environmental impact statement is published.