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County issues reminder that the deadline to file an appeal is Dec. 31; a new online Real Property Tax Appeal application system also now live on county’s website.

Casey Watabu of Līhuʻe and teammate Matthew Ma of Pearl City, Oʻahu, are second alternates for the championship in the event the 2 Big Island men and second-place finishers in the qualifying round can’t make it for any reason.

And since it’s Christmas Eve, NORAD once again is tracking Santaʻs journey around the world to deliver toys to children.

Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi and Eddie Aikau Foundation team up to host ‘Catch a Big Wave with Your Longboard’ statewide sweepstakes for chance to win a surfboard with unique hand-drawn designs; community surf event planned in Kona to be emceed by comedian and social media star Tumua.

Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says the approval of Connect Kākou to receive the funding is an important step toward bringing reliable broadband internet to communities throughout the state.

The Hoʻolei Scholarship will cover the remaining tuition costs for students still in need of financial assistance after federal financial aid is applied for first-year tuition, allowing them to focus on their education instead of finances.

Kōloa resort offering to-go meals designed to feed a family of 4 so residents and visitors alike can relax, celebrate and truly enjoy the holiday with loved ones.

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

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.

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

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.

The grants — one to University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center for the new groundbreaking Ho‘ōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center and the other to John A. Burns School of Medicine to upgrade simulation and training resources — reinforce Helmsley’s commitment to strengthening health infrastructure and workforce capacity in Hawaiʻi.

Kauaʻi’s Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications for its prestigious Youth Climate Class, a transformative program beginning in February.

Better Buildings & Better Plants partners saved more than $24 billion in energy costs to date, and financial allies extended $41 billion for projects that improve energy performance.

This yearʻs winners were GoFarm Hawai’i for its hands-on training program for farmers and Iwikua for educating youth.

The league is open to boys and girls in fifth through eighth grade; registration closes Jan. 9, 2026.

Kauaʻi County offices, including neighborhood centers and recycling stations, will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Permanent stops at Kīlauea Food Mart and across the street will reopen Monday.

Kīlauea’s HI-5 Redemption Center is closed today, due to severe weather, but alternative locations in Kapaʻa and Līhuʻe remain available with adjusted hours.

Any unused Hawaiʻi Emergency Food Assistance Program balance cannot be carried over or reissued in 2026 and will be expunged at the end of the year.