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UH researchers find life expectancy declined less than nation in Hawaiʻi during COVID-19

University of Hawaiʻi researchers note that Hawaiʻi’s better outcomes underscore the effectiveness of early public health interventions, strong community engagement and high vaccine uptake.

U.S. Coast Guard rescues 2 men from life raft near Molokaʻi after vessel begins taking on water

An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on Oʻahu located the men, safely hoisted them and brought them ashore to the air station in Kapolei, Oʻahu, the afternoon of Dec. 17.

Kauaʻi man sentenced to over 17 years in prison for drug trafficking, firearms charges

Francis Anthony Abergas Jr. has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to his role in a trans-Pacific drug trafficking network.

$210K OHA grant supports fellowship through E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center

The fellowship program is aimed at young Native Hawaiian adults and based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region, equipping them with mentorship, cultural grounding, professional development and opportunities to serve their community at the national level.

Kaua‘i police respond to suspected handgun at elementary school, student detained

There is no active threat to the school or the public, and no injuries have been reported.

Special marine warning issued for Kaua‘i waters

Waterspouts and wind gusts of 34 knots or greater are anticipated.
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UH researchers find life expectancy declined less than nation in Hawaiʻi during COVID-19

University of Hawaiʻi researchers note that Hawaiʻi’s better outcomes underscore the effectiveness of early public health interventions, strong community engagement and high vaccine uptake.

U.S. Coast Guard rescues 2 men from life raft near Molokaʻi after vessel begins taking on water

An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on Oʻahu located the men, safely hoisted them and brought them ashore to the air station in Kapolei, Oʻahu, the afternoon of Dec. 17.

Kauaʻi man sentenced to over 17 years in prison for drug trafficking, firearms charges

Francis Anthony Abergas Jr. has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to his role in a trans-Pacific drug trafficking network.

$210K OHA grant supports fellowship through E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center

The fellowship program is aimed at young Native Hawaiian adults and based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region, equipping them with mentorship, cultural grounding, professional development and opportunities to serve their community at the national level.

Get your tickets now for Hawaiʻi Community Lending’s 2nd annual Hui Waiwai

Event is slated from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22, 2026, at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu; attending and supporting the event is one way community members can help the organization fulfill its mission.

Discoveries from Big Island’s Mauna Kea reveal hidden worlds around accelerating stars

Groundbreaking research from W. M. Keck Observatory and Subaru Telescope highlight continued leadership in imaging new worlds by Big Island’s Mauna Kea.

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25 holiday happenings on Big Island for Dec. 18-25: More holiday markets, sing-along, cookie and toy exchanges, Charlie Brown and much more

We're heading into the homestretch, Big Island, with just a week before Christmas, and there is everything but silent nights — or days — as a flurry of holiday events is again scheduled from one end of the island to the other. Check them out now!

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 18, 2025

A stalled cold front near Kauai will produce periods of moderate to locally heavy showers and a few thunderstorms across the western portion of the state in an...

2 men rescued from life raft near Molokaʻi after their vessel begins taking on water

A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point on Oʻahu located the men, safely hoisted them and brought them ashore to the air station in Kapolei, Oʻahu, the afternoon of Dec. 17.

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for December 18, 2025

A moderate to large, medium period WNW swell (280 to 320 degrees) and NW swell have come in above guidance and will hold through the rest of the afternoon...

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Maui Surf Forecast for December 18, 2025

A moderate to large, medium period WNW swell (280 to 320 degrees) and NW swell have come in above guidance and will hold through the rest of the afternoon...

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier seeks apology as ‘Diddy’ civil lawsuit is dismissed

The civil lawsuit filed in California against rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs — later amended to add a list of co-defendants, including Maui Police Chief John Pelletier — was dismissed on Tuesday for failure to prosecute.

Indie folk artist John Craigie to perform at the MACC Feb. 28

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present indie folk singer-songwriter John Craigie in concert in the McCoy Studio Theater, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Kamehameha Maui students help name new airport fire truck, Kinaiahiikalīlīlehua

The name given to the new fire truck is Kinaiahiikalīlīlehua, drawing from the words "Kinai ahi" or "fire fighter/fire extinguisher," and "Ka Līlīlehua" which represents the rain in the area around the airport.