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Hiker airlifted from Kaua‘i beach after suffering apparent leg injury

According to Kaua‘i Fire Department, crews received a report at approximately 1:05 p.m. on Monday of the 66-year-old female visitor, who was injured near the Hanakāpīʻai stream crossing.

Big Island volcano’s rare episodic eruption at summit hits 1-year mark

The rare ongoing eruption within Halema’uma’u Crater inside the summit caldera on Kīlauea began Dec. 23, 2024, and has produced 38 episodes with No. 39 expected any day now.

Kaua‘i Fire Department discuss best practices for lithium-ion battery safety

With increasing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday items, the Kauaʻi Fire Department emphasize the importance of safe handling to prevent fires and toxic gases.

Driver arrested for DUI after truck strikes 3 pedestrians, including child, on Hoʻowili Road in Poʻipu

A pickup truck that crossed into the wrong lane left three pedestrians injured Sunday night on Kauaʻi’s Ho‘owili Road, leading to the arrest of 52-year-old Nita Fostanes.

Monico’s Restaurant Bar & Taqueria abruptly closes in Kapaʻa after court-ordered eviction

Monico’s Restaurant Bar & Taqueria in Kapaʻa has unexpectedly closed due to eviction, stunning regulars just before the holidays.

Astronomers pinpoint black holes as power source behind mysterious cosmic flashes

Observations of AT 2024wpp, including data from the W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island, reveal that luminous fast blue optical transients are driven by extreme stellar destruction — not supernovae
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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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Big Island volcano’s rare episodic eruption at summit hits 1-year mark

The rare ongoing eruption within Halema’uma’u Crater inside the summit caldera on Kīlauea began Dec. 23, 2024, and has produced 38 episodes with No. 39 expected any day now.

State officials warn of technology threatening online victims with sophisticated scams

The latest consumer threats and sophisticated scams may surge during the holiday season, according to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Research uncovers human-induced dangers to Pacific dolphins, whales

Human-caused trauma and infectious diseases were found in more than 65% of investigated strandings, according to a two decades-long University of Hawaiʻi study.

Astronomers pinpoint black holes as power source behind mysterious cosmic flashes

Observations of AT 2024wpp, including data from the W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island, reveal that luminous fast blue optical transients are driven by extreme stellar destruction — not supernovae

Kāhuli resonates with navigations of change as the 2025 Hawaiian Word of the Year

“Kāhuli speaks to transformation at a fundamental level—not surface change, but the kind of shift that reorders everything,” said Kaʻiu Kimura, director of the Hawaiian language college.

Conservational Council of Hawai‘i urges public to voice opinion on proposed Trump changes to Endangered Species Act

There are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.

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Consumer threats, online scams may surge during the holiday season

State officials warn of new technology that may threaten online victims with more sophisticated scams.

Hawai‘i Island police ID human remains found in Volcano area

The remains were identified as a man from Volcano, who was reported missing on Christmas Day in 2015.

Man who threatened to burn house down in Puna was out on supervised release for 2 assault cases in 2024

Foote already was facing felony charges for dousing a teenager with gasoline and hitting a 69-year-old with a machete in his arm.

Kīlauea volcano’s rare eruption at summit, with 38 episodes and counting, hits 1-year anniversary

The rare ongoing eruption within Halema'uma'u Crater inside the summit caldera of the Big Island volcano began Dec. 23, 2024, with Episode 39 expected any day now.

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Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi selects 3 names to send to the governor for House vacancy

The three names have been selected to be sent to Gov. Josh Green for his consideration to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of former State House District 36 Representative Rachele Lamosao to Senate District 19.

Senate budget informational meetings scheduled at Capitol

The Senate Committee on Ways and Means released its budget informational briefings schedule for the upcoming 2026 legislative session to ensure responsible spending of public funds on resident priorities. The briefings, which are held before the session begins on Jan. 21, are designed to provide both legislators and the public with a clear understanding of […]

Update/Located: Maui police seek help in locating missing Oklahoma woman

O’Bryant was located and found to be in good health.  The Maui Police Department thanks the public for their assistance.

Kāhuli speaks to transformation as the 2025 Hawaiian Word of the Year

Kāhuli reminds us that transformation is both inevitable and essential – it moves away from the middle ground, emphasizing work that looks beyond “good enough."