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Hawaii News Hawai‘i deputy attorney general honored with prestigious national award

Kauaʻi’s Keiki Toy Run returns Sunday in memory of founder Russell Haluapo
After a six year hiatus following the death of founder Russell Haluapo in 2020, the Keiki Christmas Toy Run returns with motorcyclists coming together to support Kauaʻi's children. December 12, 2025 · 05:00am
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i selected as Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards winner
“From the lūʻau to nighttime swimming, our entire trip to the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i was a highlight reel of great experiences and great hospitality,” said Good Housekeeping's professional travel tester in his notes.Community Kaua‘i woman sentenced to over 12 years in prison for drug trafficking
Business Unemployment in Hawai‘i drops to 2.5% in September; jobs up 9,500 from 2024
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Kaua‘i News
More than 16K Hawai‘i residents join Schatz for statewide telephone town hall
U.S. senator and Hawai’i Democrat answered questions about rising costs, federal funding, health care, education and more.
Kauaʻi’s Keiki Toy Run returns Sunday in memory of founder Russell Haluapo
After a six year hiatus following the death of founder Russell Haluapo in 2020, the Keiki Christmas Toy Run returns with motorcyclists coming together to support Kauaʻi’s children.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i selected as Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards winner
“From the lūʻau to nighttime swimming, our entire trip to the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i was a highlight reel of great experiences and great hospitality,” said Good Housekeeping’s professional travel tester in his notes.
Hawai‘i deputy attorney general honored with prestigious national award
Rich Stacey received the Laurie Loveland Award in honor of his exceptional leadership, collaboration and service in multi-state tobacco-related enforcement and policy work.
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Hawaii News
More than 16K Hawai‘i residents join Schatz for statewide telephone town hall
U.S. senator and Hawai’i Democrat answered questions about rising costs, federal funding, health care, education and more.
Hawai‘i deputy attorney general honored with prestigious national award
Rich Stacey received the Laurie Loveland Award in honor of his exceptional leadership, collaboration and service in multi-state tobacco-related enforcement and policy work.
Unemployment in Hawai‘i drops to 2.5% in September; jobs up 9,500 from 2024
There were 669,850 people employed in September and 17,200 unemployed for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,000 statewide.
Endangered, native duck on Kaua‘i dies from suspected bird flu
This Kauaʻi detection is the first potential case in a native bird, likely introduced through infected migratory waterfowl.
Big Island News
Fourth-quarter forecast: Hawai‘i faces mild recession, weak recovery in 2026
Inflation, while currently low, will rise next year as tariffs continue to pass through to consumer prices; construction remains the one consistently strong sector, supported by major new federal contracts and ongoing housing and infrastructure needs.
Volcano Watch: Lava fountains of knowledge; events for January Volcano Awareness Month
Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff and its partners Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense in January 2026 for a series of programs around the island that will discuss eruptions and earthquakes, how Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists monitor them and the hazards associated with them.
Maui News
More than 100 Maui families benefit from What Makes You Feel Beautiful support
The nonprofit “What Makes You Feel Beautiful” welcomed more than 100 Maui families to its Mele Kalikimaka ʻOhana Care Celebration on Dec. 8. Held at Unity on Maui, the gathering offered holiday joy, community connection and essential care items for local ʻohana during a season of continued rebuilding and healing. Keiki decorated holiday cookies, created […]
After strong start, Maui’s tourism recovery flattens as 2025 comes to a close
Economists say Maui's tourism industry is "outperforming" other islands as visitors continue to return after the 2023 wildfires, a trend that could help cushion the island from an overall weakening economy.
Maui Weather Forecast for December 12, 2025
Remnants of a front linger over between Maui County and the Big Island will continue to dissipate, limiting rainfall across the state today. Light,...
Community invited to meetings on draft commercial design guidelines for Lahaina
The County of Maui Department of Planning invites community members, property owners and other stakeholders to an online meeting Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss draft commercial design guidelines for rebuilding commercial properties in Lahaina. Also, meetings next month will hold opportunities for written and oral testimony on the topic.


