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A high surf advisory is in effect from noon today until 6 a.m. on Dec. 16 for the north-facing shores of Niʻihau and Kauaʻi, where waves are expected to reach up to 14-18 feet.

The scheduled minimum wage increase from $10.10 to $18 aims to help working families cope with the rising costs of living in Hawaiʻi.

The self-service kiosk allows customers to renew their motor vehicle registrations using a touchscreen.

The road will be closed starting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday.

As a safety precaution, ocean safety officials have posted warning signs and are monitoring the area.

Chaminade University in Honolulu recently hosted a campus visit for students from Kapaʻa High School, showcasing its Early College Program through immersive activities and faculty interactions.

The nightly closures will occur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the essential repair work on the Wailuā River Bridge.

The Kekaha Landfill will close at 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19 and will resume regular operations on Saturday, Dec. 20.

The 25th Waimea Light Parade is set to dazzle the streets this Saturday, closing roads from 5 to 8:15 p.m. and altering bus schedules.

Hawaiʻi County is mourning the unexpected passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who leaves behind a revered legacy of public safety and leadership.

Sweet potato bread part of the breakfast menu at 127 participating schools throughout the state made with locally sourced purple Okinawan sweet potato; nearly 1,700 pounds were distributed to the schools.

Shareholders to receive $21.20 per share in cash, representing a 40% premium to closing price earlier this month; merger expected to close during the first quarter of 2026.

Senate Republicans, however, who have the majority, rejected the measure; the vote came after Schatz earlier during the week took to the Senate floor, saying President Donald Trump “is making people poorer, and he’s doing it on purpose,” in remarks about about various ways he said Trump is increasing prices of everything in the daily lives of Americans.

After 4 weeks of show-stopping performances, emotional stories and unforgettable moments from throughout the pae ʻāina, the stage is set for the “Hawai‘i to the World” talent show finale.

More than 250 middle school students across Kauaʻi participated in a Makahiki Championship, emphasizing the value of cultural learning for young people.

The Department of Public Works has scheduled temporary lane closures in Kapa‘a from Dec. 15 to 17 to facilitate traffic signal upgrades and utility pole installations.

Increasing rainfall trends with locally heavy showers and thunderstorms along the cold front are expected as it sweeps across the island from west to east.

These advances allow researchers to see the sun’s magnetic landscape more accurately and improve predictions of solar activity that impacts life on Earth, including solar flares and coronal ejections that can disrupt satellites, power systems and communications.

The bicameral legislation recognizes the immense contributions of Southeast Asian refugees to the nation’s fabric and advocates for policies that would provide Southeast Asian Americans and refugee communities with greater opportunities to thrive.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.