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Updated data as of Dec. 11 show a sharp increase in flu test positivity and flu-related emergency room visits in Hawaiʻi, which is also experiencing its highest weekly respiratory-related 9-1-1 emergency medical services calls totals since July.

Solid Waste Division reminds residents to be mindful of their waste habits during the holiday season — a time when the amount of rubbish generated reaches its peak.

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.

No structure damage or road closures reported as Kauaʻi firefighters respons to a brush fire in Kōloa, which is still producing heavy smoke.

The potential for locally heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms will increase across the western end of the state as a front approaches from the northwest on Saturday.

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.

According to the lawsuit that was filed U.S. District Court in Hawai‘i on Dec. 11, the U.S. Attorney General sent a letter on Sept. 8 to the office of Scott Nago, the state’s chief election officer, seeking information regarding Hawai‘i’s compliance with federal election law.

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.

The mild retraction will is expected to be followed by a weak recovery in 2026, caused by several factors including slowdown in tourism, inflation and tariffs, among others.

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.

U.S. senator and Hawai’i Democrat answered questions about rising costs, federal funding, health care, education and more.

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.

“From the lūʻau to nighttime swimming, our entire trip to the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i was a highlight reel of great experiences and great hospitality,” said Good Housekeeping’s professional travel tester in his notes.

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.

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.

There were 669,850 people employed in September and 17,200 unemployed for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,000 statewide.

This Kauaʻi detection is the first potential case in a native bird, likely introduced through infected migratory waterfowl.

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.

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.