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Time running out for property owners to file appeal of their 2026 real property assessment

County issues reminder that the deadline to file an appeal is Dec. 31; a new online Real Property Tax Appeal application system also now live on county’s website.

Big Island golfers qualify for 11th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball championship for 2nd year in row

Casey Watabu of Līhuʻe and teammate Matthew Ma of Pearl City, Oʻahu, are second alternates for the championship in the event the 2 Big Island men and second-place finishers in the qualifying round can’t make it for any reason.

From Kauaʻi’s North Shore to the North Pole: Wainiha Country Market collects Letters to Santa

And since it’s Christmas Eve, NORAD once again is tracking Santaʻs journey around the world to deliver toys to children.

Kaua’i police investigate Kūhiō Highway crash that ejected child from SUV

A serious single-vehicle crash on Kūhiō Highway on Tuesday afternoon left a child critically injured after being ejected from a Toyota SUV.

Sweepstakes, art, custom surfboards, surf event, more honor legacy of Eddie Aikau

Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi and Eddie Aikau Foundation team up to host ‘Catch a Big Wave with Your Longboard’ statewide sweepstakes for chance to win a surfboard with unique hand-drawn designs; community surf event planned in Kona to be emceed by comedian and social media star Tumua.

OK for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment funds boosts Hawaiʻi connectivity expansion

Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says the approval of Connect Kākou to receive the funding is an important step toward bringing reliable broadband internet to communities throughout the state.
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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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Big Island golfers qualify for 11th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball championship for 2nd year in row

Casey Watabu of Līhuʻe and teammate Matthew Ma of Pearl City, Oʻahu, are second alternates for the championship in the event the 2 Big Island men and second-place finishers in the qualifying round can’t make it for any reason.

Sweepstakes, art, custom surfboards, surf event, more honor legacy of Eddie Aikau

Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi and Eddie Aikau Foundation team up to host ‘Catch a Big Wave with Your Longboard’ statewide sweepstakes for chance to win a surfboard with unique hand-drawn designs; community surf event planned in Kona to be emceed by comedian and social media star Tumua.

OK for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment funds boosts Hawaiʻi connectivity expansion

Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says the approval of Connect Kākou to receive the funding is an important step toward bringing reliable broadband internet to communities throughout the state.

UPDATE: Episode 39 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption ends after about 6 hours

The most recent eruptive event at the Big Island volcano produced lava fountains reaching up to 1,400 feet before coming to an end; dual geysers pumped out 13 million cubic yards of molten rock.

UH Mānoa study dives into the origins of the swirls of color appearing in the Pacific each summer

UH Mānoa oceanographers have unraveled the mystery behind the summer blooms of photosynthetic microbes in the North Pacific Ocean, revealing their intricate lifecycle and climate impact.

WATCH: U.S. Coast Guard medevacs cruise ship passenger from 92 miles offshore of Kaua‘i

An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on O‘ahu hoisted the 61-year-old woman, who was experiencing septic shock, and brought her safely to The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu.

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Arakaki of Keaʻau, Downie of Hilo qualify for 2nd year in row for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball championship

Duo from Big Island shot a 6-under-par total score of 66 on Dec. 22 at Wailuā Golf Course in Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, to top the field and clinch their return to the spring championship, which will be hosted in May 2026 at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.; will be one of 128 teams competing in championship.

Deadly Christmas Eve fire in Ocean View under investigation by police, fire inspectors

A severely burned body was discovered in a residence in the 92-9200 block of Reef Parkway; the victim's identity and cause of the blaze also remain under investigation, with an autopsy ordered to determine the victim's exact cause of death.

Hawaiʻi County solid waste facilities to be closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

Tree-cycling offered starting Dec. 28 at several recycling and transfer stations around the island for Christmas and holiday trees as well as kadomatsu decorations.

‘Never too old’: 71-year-old earns bachelor of arts degree from University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Theresa Chang completed an incredible journey from addiction to academic success, accepting her bachelor of arts degree in communication from University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo during the Dec. 20 fall commencement ceremony.

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County DOT meeting on microtransit options for Waiheʻe, Kula now online

Microtransit may be a solution for Maui’s low-ridership bus areas, and a recent County of Maui Department of Transportation public meeting on the topic rolled out several details of the proposal.

Tamar Chotzen Goodfellow named chair of Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Board

The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has named Tamar Chotzen Goodfellow as chair of its Board of Governors, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Free Mokuʻula immersive experience continues in 2026

Step into the heart of Hawaiian history with E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula (Let the Glory Return to Mokuʻula), a groundbreaking 360-degree animated film that brings Mokuʻula’s rich history and enduring legacy to life.

Kauaʻi police issue arrest warrant in cold case homicide dating back 15 years

Amber Jackson, a 57-year-old resident of Kapa‘a, was reported missing on June 23, 2010. Her body was discovered on July 3, 2010, in a remote forested area of Keālia. An autopsy revealed she died from blunt-force trauma to the head.