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“Understanding your rights before you buy can help prevent disputes and protect your wallet” during the busy holiday shopping season, said Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection Executive Director Mana Moriarty.

The second location opens Nov. 28, on Black Friday, less than 2 years after the first storefront on Kaua‘i was opened in March 2024 at Coconut Marketplace in Kapaʻa.

The Kauaʻi County Council has taken a bold step in environmental conservation by passing Bill 2976.

Kaua‘i County Office of Economic Development received a total of 28 proposals; a selection committee reviewed all eligible projects and selected 12 to be awarded.

Kauaʻi’s escalating food prices come to light as pre-Thanksgiving grocery shopping reveals a stark contrast in turkey prices between local and mainland markets.

Aloha United Way President and CEO Michelle Bartell joined senior leaders from the United Way network at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square for the 4 p.m. bell ringing on Tuesday.

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.

Free Zoom panel Dec. 12 will feature several officials discussing with those who attend how to improve the state’s resilience and self-sufficiency.

Mark your calendars now for these special events, including the Kōloa Elementary School Holiday Bag Fundraiser and a Small Business Saturday celebration.

The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for the limited liability company, Young Brothers, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

U.S. representatives Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi and William Timmons of South Carolina, co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus, had led a bipartisan letter earlier this year urging the administration to remove coffee from tariffs in an effort to protect American jobs and secure a stable supply chain for the US economy.

The Kauaʻi County Council has unanimously advanced Bill 2976, which aims to ban the sale and distribution of disposable bodyboards in order to reduce plastic waste and safeguard local beaches.

There will be tree giveaways, plantings and educational activities happening this month throughout the state — each also highlighting Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green’s formal proclamation of 2025 as Year of Our Community Forests.

The reduction in flights stems from a surge in callouts among the nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers, employed by the FAA, who have been working without pay for five weeks due to the federal government shutdown.

The program reimburses agricultural producers for the cost of purchasing compost, including transportation expenses. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.

In response to rising operational costs, the Kaua‘i County Council has approved significant increases in chartered and touring taxi fares, marking the first major rate change in years.

The registration requirement takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026. A registration fee of $50 is good for five years.

The dealership will be donating $350 from every new Subaru sold to two local organizations: Hawaiʻi Humane Societies and Make-a-Wish Hawaiʻi.

President and Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci explained Alaska Air Group — of which Hawaiian Airlines is a subsidiary — is making the move to strengthen its infrastructure and ensure long-term system reliability following recent IT challenges.

Funds through the Agriculture Farm Expansion Grant Program support projects that promote growth, diversification and long-term sustainability of the Garden Island’s agricultural sector.