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It is yet to be determined if temblor swarms following Episode 40 of the ongoing episodic summit eruption that began Dec. 23, 2024, will impact lava fountaining activity at the surface.

A portion of the road in Kōloa will be closed from Jan. 19 through mid-February, weather permitting, for the installation; the project was originally slated to begin in November 2025.

The National Weather Service has extended the wind advisory through midnight tonight and is forecasting powerful wind gusts of up to 50 mph.

The award from the nationally recognized financial technology company gives the county department national distinction, highlighting its excellence in public-sector cash and liquidity management; achieving benchmark reflects a high level of stewardship and strong commitment to maximizing the value of public dollars.

State superintendent of schools reports to board that changes at federal level are an unknown variable in the budget equation for state, causing difficulty for Hawai’i education officials to find a solution.

The hiker was rescued off the Cliff Trail.

National tournament to debut in May at Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea, bringing elite competition, visitor spending and community impact to the Garden Isle.

“We want to better understand how this proposed merger will meet the needs of Hawai‘i’s communities,” says a statement from the healthcare organization about the proposed partnership.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found no evidence that indigenous people over-hunted birds to extinction.

The Shops at Kukui‘ula location is melin’s first on Kaua‘i and will serve as a customer experience lab, offering visitors full brand immersion.

The powerful online tool is designed to empower policymakers, advocates and community members with accessible, localized data about critical well-being metrics throughout the islands.

The chatbots, with names such as ‘Bow and Moa, are designed to be one of the many components that constitute a “common standard care” for University of Hawai’i students systemwide.

Steen Christensen was announced as president, effective Jan. 13, according to a news release from Young Brothers. He succeeds Frank Almaraz, who joined Young Brothers in July 2025 as Interim President during a leadership transition.

The Koloa Maoli was found sick on Nov. 26 at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Hanalei Wildlife Refuge in Hanalei.

To ensure Hawai‘i public school students are prepared for life after high school, the state will require students to complete a financial literacy educational opportunity beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

The Kaua‘i County Department of Water will turn off water from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow Cushnie Construction Company, Inc. to perform a hydrant and hydrant lateral replacement.

The land owners, Brue Baukol Capital Partners, said if there is a change in management, “it is our intention to retain all Kauaʻi Coffee employees who wish to continue working with us.”

In recognition of Poverty Awareness Month, Child and Family Service is highlighting its statewide programs for Hawaiʻi families as the economy edges into mild recession.

The position is open following the retirement of Judge Kathleen Watanabe in August 2025.

Fountaining at Kīlauea began at 8:22 a.m.