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12 programs receive grant funding to tackle community issues, push innovation on Kauaʻi

After receiving 28 proposals for its innovation grants for fiscal year 2025-2026, the Office of Economic Development has selected 12 initiatives to receive a combined $369,000.

Man dies after being pulled from water at Lāwa‘i Beach; second ocean death over weekend on Kauaʻi

Gavin Phillips, a 56-year-old man from California, was pronounced dead after being pulled from the waters off Lāwaʻi Beach by bystanders.

Man dies after a water rescue in high surf at Waiapua‘a Bay

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz died a hero after bravely rescuing two children struggling in high surf conditions.

DMV identification cards unavailable through Wednesday

DMV appointments scheduled today and tomorrow are canceled due to hardware issues affecting the production of ID cards, licenses and permits.

Līhu‘e Town Plaza welcomes 3 new tenants

Rice Street revitalization drives strong demand; growing wave of local businesses underscore the plaza’s position as a premier retail destination in central Līhu‘e.

Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i hosts festive Thanksgiving buffet, annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Feast on holiday favorites and more during an extravagant Turkey Day buffet, complete with stunning waterfront views, or get a tasty chef-prepared take-out feast to celebrate; then, come back to the resort the next day to help Santa officially kick off the holiday season during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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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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Gov. Josh Green names new director of Department of Budget and Finance

Seth Colby, Ph.D., is bringing a strong background in economic development to the job, which will help steer the state’s financial strategies this upcoming legislative session.

Kapaʻa Middle School Choir launches fundraiser for 2026 National Music Festival

The Kapaʻa Middle School Choir and ʻUkulele Band are preparing for the WorldStrides Music Festival in March 2026, and they need your support!

Stellar vibrations offer rare glimpse into red giant’s core, history

University of Hawaiʻi astronomers have revealed the history of a distant red giant star after analyzing its “starquakes,” which give scientists a glimpse beneath the star’s surface similarly to seismic waves on Earth.

Public invited to learn how federal changes are impacting Hawai‘i’s food, energy security

Free Zoom panel Dec. 12 will feature several officials discussing with those who attend how to improve the state’s resilience and self-sufficiency.

Schatz: Hawai’i to receive $31M in new federal funding to expand high-speed internet

Hawai‘i among first states in the nation to get proposal approved through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.

U.S. Postal Service to observe Thanksgiving holiday; post offices will be closed Nov. 27

Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies during post offi ce closures for holidays, including the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, Nov. 27.

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Kealakehe students move to next round of international written debate competition

Kealakehe has adanced to the next round of the International Public Policy Forum –a program that gives high school students the chance engage in written and oral debates on issues of global importance.

Big Island Holiday Classic tips off today with four NCAA Division II women’s basketball teams

The Big Island Holiday Classic tips off today at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.

Department of Budget and Finance director named as 2026 legislative session approaches

Prepared to navigate federal fiscal challenges, Seth Colby, Ph.D., will take the helm as Director of the Department of Budget and Finance starting Dec. 8.

Big Island leaders to host 2nd AgriPolicy summit in Hilo

Hawaiʻi Island's second annual AgriPolicy Summit on Dec. 11 seeks to strengthen long-term food production by shaping state and county agriculture policies.

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Rep. Tokuda introduces bill to repeal tariffs on Indo-Pacific allies

US Rep. Jill Tokuda has introduced new legislation that would repeal what she described as counterproductive “emergency” tariffs imposed during the Trump administration on key Indo-Pacific partners.

West Coast Health Alliance: Vaccines are not linked to autism

The West Coast Health Alliance and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health are reaffirming their strong recommendation that children receive routine vaccinations, following recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website that raised concerns among some health experts.

New report shows Maui County generates $103.7M in annual farm sales

Maui County produces about $103.7 million in agricultural goods each year, according to a new Farm Flavor analysis that ranks agricultural output across nearly 3,000 US counties and all 50 states.

Two Maui men rescued during hike at Haleakalā

Two Maui men — ages 18 and 20 — were rescued while hiking in Haleakalā National Park on Sunday. The alarm was received at 1:10 a.m. when firefighters were dispatched to respond to two hikers who were out of water and cold in the area of the Palikū cabin.