Kauai News Man dies after being pulled from water at Lāwa‘i Beach; second ocean death over…
Kauai News Man dies after a water rescue in high surf at Waiapua‘a Bay
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. November 24, 2025 · 05:00am
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.Kauai News DMV identification cards unavailable through Wednesday
Community Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i hosts festive Thanksgiving buffet, annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Schatz: Hawai’i to receive $31M in new federal funding to expand high-speed internet
UPDATE: Swell peaked, will continue to decline; high surf advisory canceled
U.S. Postal Service to observe Thanksgiving holiday; post offices will be closed Nov. 27
Hundreds expected at Salvation Army Thanksgiving events across Kaua’i
First corals of opportunity collected for Kauaʻi’s new coral restoration nursery
Kaua’i County offices, facilities to close for Thanksgiving; but residential garbage…
Updated State of Hawaiʻi Sea Level Rise Viewer supports smarter coastal planning
Par Hawai‘i, Hele raising funds to help food banks throughout state; customers can also…
State House Native Hawaiian Caucus, governor discuss military lease negotiations
12 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 22-28 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Hawai‘i Tropical Fruit Growers names recipients of annual appreciation awards
Registration open for Good Jobs Hawaiʻi’s next free training; courses start in…
Kaua’i rescuers unable to save visitor pulled from Kalapakī Bay
Phase II of Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project to start in January, last 800 days
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Kaua‘i News
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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Hawaii News
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.
Big Island News
From Lava to Java: East Hawai‘i residents absorb Indonesian culture, share aloha
Gamelan of the Molten Blossom, East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center’s bronze gong orchestra, has returned from an enriching cultural immersion in Central Java, Indonesia, armed with new techniques and plenty of stories.
Hawaiʻi Island students paint murals to prevent impaired driving
Pāhoa and Honokaʻa High and Intermediate Schools created the latest "Drive with Aloha" murals on the Big Island to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for November 25, 2025
The current northwest swell will steadily decline through Tuesday. A large long-period northwest to north-northwest (320-330 degree) swell is expected to fill...
County’s free Residential Household Waste Collection in Central Maui, Jan. 18
Maui residents may start making appointments Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, for the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s free Residential Household Waste Collection on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Central Maui. Appointments close Jan. 6, 2026.
Hui Moʻolelo: Lahaina Film Fest this Saturday; new exhibit; application deadline nears
A special encore screening of the "Hui Mo‘olelo: Lahaina Film Festival" — a beloved collection of animated short films that honor Lahaina history, culture, and enduring community will take place on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the ProArts Playhouse in Kīhei.
Goold and McGill capture big wins HTA Sunset Pro in powerful North Shore surf
Kiara Goold and Finn McGill claimed wins Saturday in pumping 8- to 12-foot surf at the HTA Sunset Pro, a men’s and women’s World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 2,000-level event featuring many of Hawaiʻi and Tahiti Nui’s top rising talents.
