Hawaii News Hawai‘i deputy attorney general honored with prestigious national award
Business Unemployment in Hawai‘i drops to 2.5% in September; jobs up 9,500 from 2024
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. December 11, 2025 · 11:24am
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.Hawaii News WATCH: Schatz calls for passage of bipartisan Kids Off Social Media Act
Community Hirono co-introduces bipartisan legislation to recover missing service members quicker
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Kaua‘i News
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.
Kaua‘i woman sentenced to over 12 years in prison for drug trafficking
According to court records, the woman was part of a conspiracy that was acquiring controlled substances through the U.S. mail and was engaged in the distribution of methamphetamine on Kaua‘i.
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.
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Hawaii News
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.
WATCH: Schatz calls for passage of bipartisan Kids Off Social Media Act
Hawai‘i Democrat calls on his fellow U.S. Senate colleagues to follow example of Australian lawmakers who recently implemented a social media ban for children.
Hirono co-introduces bipartisan legislation to recover missing service members quicker
The bipartisan Bring Our Heroes Home Act would eliminate obstacles preventing families and caseworkers from accessing records needed for recovery of America’s prisoners of war and missing in action.
Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union supports critical services at risk of funding shortfalls
Credit union announces total $50,000 donation for the Hawai‘i Resilience Fund at Hawai‘i Community Foundation and Safety Net Fund at Aloha United Way as part of the statewide “Aloha for Hawai‘i” giving campaign.
Big Island News
UPDATE: 35-year-old Mountain View man previously missing found in good health
Aubrey Badon-Babas, who was reported missing at the end of November, was located earlier this week in good health.
Wind advisory in effect for all Big Island summits
The public is advised to postpone travel to Big Island summits for a wind advisory that has been issued until 6 a.m. Friday.
Maui News
Chef Lillian Cumic to host free plant-based wellness presentation in Wailuku on Saturday
Plant-based chef and cookbook author Lillian Cumic will host a free public presentation in Wailuku this Saturday, Dec. 13, sharing her personal journey through food, culture and health, along with practical tips for incorporating plant-based cooking into everyday life.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center hosts holiday happenings this December
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center is celebrating the holidays with a lineup of community-friendly events planned throughout December, including weekly themed events, keiki zones and more.
County of Maui departments announce brief facility closures for training
County Department of Parks and Recreation Aquatics Section said that all pools on Maui island –Upcountry Pool, Kīhei Aquatic Center, Lahaina Aquatic Center, Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool, Wailuku Pool, Kōkua Pool and Coach Spencer Shiraishi Memorial Pool – will close Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, for staff training.
Snow Zone, keiki cookie decorating and Mr. and Mrs. Claus
The popular Snow Zone and keiki cookie decorating along with Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be returning to Lahaina again this year. This free event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lahaina and will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the grounds of Waiola Church, 535 Waineʻe Street. […]
