Community Kauaʻi mother pleas for blood donations after her son’s shark attack highlights…
Business Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i honors long-term colleagues, local foundations in honor of its…
Free public Wi-Fi now at 7 Kauaʻi County parks, facilities for connectivity, emergency communication
The satellite internet system will help with communications during natural disasters that include wildfires, floods and storms, said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami. December 10, 2025 · 05:00am
Forecast calls for snow falling in Poʻipū as Suite Paradise hosts free photos with Santa
The vacation rental property management firm partners with Aloha Island Rentals for special holiday event that includes food drive to benefit Kaua‘i Food Bank.Hawaii News State reports second wastewater detection of measles in West Maui County
Hawaii News State launches new crime statistics dashboard
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Findings make key links between land-sea nutrients, impacts
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Hone your high-demand creative industry skills with upcoming training opportunities
Moderate swells trigger high surf advisory for north, west shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
University of Hawaiʻi announces fall 2025 commencement schedule for 4-year campuses
Maui man, convicted felon, sentenced to 40 months for possessing explosive powder
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Update: Līhu‘e Baseball League main diamond construction project delayed
California visitor rescued by air after suffering leg injury on Kukui Trail
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Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi mother pleas for blood donations after her son’s shark attack highlights critical need
Chance Swanson’s recovery from a shark attack last month, which required 11 units of blood and four units of plasma, highlights the life-saving power of blood donations.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i honors long-term colleagues, local foundations in honor of its 35th anniversary
The resort and Takenaka Corporation recently presented 4 organizations with $100,000 each in continued support of the Kauaʻi community and celebrated colleagues who have worked 30-plus years at the resort with a luncheon and presentation of financial gifts.
Forecast calls for snow falling in Poʻipū as Suite Paradise hosts free photos with Santa
The vacation rental property management firm partners with Aloha Island Rentals for special holiday event that includes food drive to benefit Kaua‘i Food Bank.
New Kauaʻi County law will prohibit sale, rental of disposable foam bodyboards in one year
The ordinance reflects Kauaʻi County’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, waste reduction, and public health, while promoting practical solutions that minimize human impact on Kaua‘i’s coastlines and natural habitats.
State reports second wastewater detection of measles in West Maui County
The latest positive sample was collected Nov. 30 and follows an earlier detection of measles virus in Maui wastewater from samples collected Nov. 18 in Central and West Maui.
State launches new crime statistics dashboard
The Hawai‘i Crime Dashboard displays police-level crime statistics produced through the state’s participation in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, using data based on National Incident-Based Reporting System standards.
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Hawaii News
State reports second wastewater detection of measles in West Maui County
The latest positive sample was collected Nov. 30 and follows an earlier detection of measles virus in Maui wastewater from samples collected Nov. 18 in Central and West Maui.
State launches new crime statistics dashboard
The Hawai‘i Crime Dashboard displays police-level crime statistics produced through the state’s participation in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, using data based on National Incident-Based Reporting System standards.
Findings make key links between land-sea nutrients, impacts
“Understanding water quality is a fundamental challenge for everyone: it is key to assessing coral reef health and it is inseparable from human health,” said study co-author Nyssa Silbiger.
Hone your high-demand creative industry skills with upcoming training opportunities
Enrollment for Foundational Safety course now open; registration due by Dec. 19 for in-demand production training starting in January 2026.
University of Hawaiʻi announces fall 2025 commencement schedule for 4-year campuses
All 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses throughout the state will host spring commencement services in May 2026.
Maui man, convicted felon, sentenced to 40 months for possessing explosive powder
Jess Kiesel Lee, 43, of Kula, Maui, was sentenced last week by US District Judge Jill A. Otake to 40 months of imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release for possessing, as a convicted felon, explosive powder.
Big Island News
20 holiday events around Big Island for Dec. 11-18: Punalights, Christmas hoedown, Waikōloa Christmas Parade plus a lot more
The holidays are in full swing around the Big Island, with another week of a variety of events, activities, concerts, performances and more in celebration of the season. Check them out now!
U.S. National Guard members get free entry this weekend to Pearl Harbor Historic Sites
Free admission, in celebration of the National Guard's birthday, is offered to active duty Guard members, retirees, their dependents and veterans.
Motorists advised to prepare for new Waikōloa Village traffic signal this weekend
A new traffic signal at the intersection of Waikōloa Road, Paniolo Avenue, and Pūā Melia Street in Waikōloa Village will be fully operational on Monday, Dec. 15, after a preparation period, starting on Friday, Dec. 12.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for December 11, 2025
A front will move over Oahu this morning before stalling and dissipating just north of the Big Island this afternoon and evening. Limited rainfall is expected...
Winners announced for Maui County 2025 Women of Excellence Awards
During a recent ceremony, Maui County Committee on the Status of Women announced recipients of the 2025 Women of Excellence Awards – a biennial celebration recognizing wāhine whose leadership and service uplift Maui Nui.
Lahaina Restoration Foundation announces new leadership
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation announced its new leadership team, introduced at the LRF Annual Meeting held recently at the Lahainaluna High School Cafeteria. Ekolu Lindsey has been named President of LRF, bringing his deep roots in Hawaiian cultural and environmental stewardship to guide the organization’s mission of preserving Lahaina’s historic and cultural resources.
Schatz calls for passage of Kids Off Social Media Act following new law in Australia
Following the implementation of Australia’s social media ban for children, US Sen. Brian Schatz called on Congress to pass the Kids Off Social Media Act. The bipartisan bill would keep young children under the age of 13 off social media and protect teenagers from the harmful impacts of algorithmic targeting.
