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More than 1,000 keiki and kūpuna from the island are set to be served by the Angel Tree program; however, many could miss the chance for Christmas gifts without the public’s help to fill the gaps.

Special gift is airline’s way to celebrate Giving Tuesday, new loyalty program and mark its commitment to local nonprofits that rely on air travel to deliver essential services in Hawai‘i and beyond.

Post offices throughout the nation are prepared and gearing up to deliver millions of holiday greetings and gifts.

The National Weather Service forecasts potential heavy rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms that could lead to flash flood conditions.

Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff and its partners Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense in January 2026 for a series of programs around the island that will discuss eruptions and earthquakes, how Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists monitor them and the hazards associated with them.

After a six year hiatus following the death of founder Russell Haluapo in 2020, the Keiki Christmas Toy Run returns with motorcyclists coming together to support Kauaʻi’s children.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Through information provided by the public, police were able to confirm the 30-year-old’s location.

The satellite internet system will help with communications during natural disasters that include wildfires, floods and storms, said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.

Enrollment for Foundational Safety course now open; registration due by Dec. 19 for in-demand production training starting in January 2026.

All 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses throughout the state will host spring commencement services in May 2026.

The Kauaʻi Resource Center reuse collection will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19 at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhuʻe.

Construction was planned from Dec. 9 through Feb. 1, 2026, but has been delayed for an unspecified amount of time.

The project is aimed at protecting the people and ecosystems of the islands from threats such as wildfires, drought, flooding, hurricanes, tsunamis, water contamination and more.

Join U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz in a statewide telephone town hall on Dec. 11 to discuss key federal issues impacting Hawaiʻi.