Business Kaiser workers launch open-ended strike next week in Hawaiʻi, California
Community Equipment issues halt production of Kaua‘i ID cards, driver’s licenses and…
UH scientists investigate Sharktober, confirm spike in tiger shark bites in October
New University of Hawaiʻi research confirms that “Sharktober” is real, revealing a statistically significant spike in shark bite incidents in Hawaiian waters every October. January 24, 2026 · 05:00am
Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort connecting residents, guests with several events
The resort in Līhuʻe is spotlighting local culture, cuisine and environmental stewardship with events open to guests and residents that include craft fairs and beach cleanups.Community Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark…
Community Hawaiʻi Lions holding 17th annual eyeglasses, hearing aids, and new food drive on…
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Kaua‘i News
UH scientists investigate Sharktober, confirm spike in tiger shark bites in October
New University of Hawaiʻi research confirms that “Sharktober” is real, revealing a statistically significant spike in shark bite incidents in Hawaiian waters every October.
Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort connecting residents, guests with several events
The resort in Līhuʻe is spotlighting local culture, cuisine and environmental stewardship with events open to guests and residents that include craft fairs and beach cleanups.
Volcano Watch: What do small earthquakes beneath Kīlauea summit mean for the ongoing eruption?
Since the ongoing eruption began a year ago, the Kīlauea summit region has been remarkably quiet from an earthquake standpoint, but that is changing.
Kaiser workers launch open-ended strike next week in Hawaiʻi, California
The strike is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Monday at the Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu and will continue until a labor agreement is reached, according to the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals.
Equipment issues halt production of Kaua‘i ID cards, driver’s licenses and permits
The Division of Motor Vehicles staff continues to work with its vendors to restore full functionality as quickly as possible.
Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack
The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries.
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Hawaii News
UH scientists investigate Sharktober, confirm spike in tiger shark bites in October
New University of Hawaiʻi research confirms that “Sharktober” is real, revealing a statistically significant spike in shark bite incidents in Hawaiian waters every October.
Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort connecting residents, guests with several events
The resort in Līhuʻe is spotlighting local culture, cuisine and environmental stewardship with events open to guests and residents that include craft fairs and beach cleanups.
Kaiser workers launch open-ended strike next week in Hawaiʻi, California
The strike is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Monday at the Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu and will continue until a labor agreement is reached, according to the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals.
Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack
The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries.
Hawaiʻi Lions holding 17th annual eyeglasses, hearing aids, and new food drive on Kauaʻi
On Jan. 24, the Hawaiʻi Lions are set to make a significant impact with their 17th annual “Lions in Sight” event, during which they will collect eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation.
Big Island News
Big Island environmentalist explores Amazon rainforest’s vital connection to world in documentary series
Heather Murata FROM WHERE? created a documentary series that spotlights the Amazon Rainforest's global impact through a Hawaiʻi-rooted perspective.
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi launches program to build next generation of civic leaders
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi is launching "Girls in Policy," a new, innovative program designed to strengthen girls' civic engagement, leadership and advocacy skills during the 2026 Hawaiʻi Legislative Session.
Applications open for $25,000 grant to art, culture programs supporting Hawaiʻi veterans
The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts will select the grantee with the federal funding part of the America 250 celebration.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 24, 2026
Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows 59 to 67 near the shore to 49 to 56 at 4000 feet. Light winds becoming west up to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. Saturday: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Locally heavy […]
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for January 24, 2026
The current medium period north-northwest (330-340 degree) swell will continue to decline tonight into Saturday. A series of small overlapping northwest swells...
County pioneers ‘Maui Method’ for safe disposal of hazardous lithium-ion batteries
A new protocol for disposing of damaged lithium-ion batteries, developed by Maui County officials in the wake of the 2023 wildfires, is now being recommended by federal regulators as a preferred standard for handling such hazardous waste. Known as the “Maui Method,” the process involves submerging damaged batteries — specifically those from electric and hybrid […]
FEMA temporary housing assistance extended to February 2027 for wildfire survivors
Federal housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors has been extended through February 2027, providing relief to nearly 1,000 households that were facing an impending cutoff.
Case votes for defense, labor and transportation measures, but against the Homeland Security measure
US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the key House Committee on Appropriations, responsible for all federal discretionary funding, today supported House passage of three of the four final annual appropriations bills for the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (commencing Oct. 1, 2026) but opposed the fourth.
