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Kauaʻi firefighters respond to a brush fire in Kōloa
No structure damage or road closures reported as Kauaʻi firefighters respons to a brush fire in Kōloa, which is still producing heavy smoke.
Update: Flash flood watch issued for Garden Isle, Ni‘ihau extended till Tuesday morning
Rain of between 1 to 4 inches on Sunday has saturated the ground and caused more swollen streams, meaning it will not take much rain to exacerbate minor flooding concerns today.
14 nonprofit partners of Hawaiian Airlines surprised with total 7M Atmos Rewards points
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.
Hawai‘i among several states being sued for failing to comply with federal election laws
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.
USPS prepared for its busiest week of 2025
Post offices throughout the nation are prepared and gearing up to deliver millions of holiday greetings and gifts.
Severe weather forecasted for Kaua‘i County starting this weekend
The National Weather Service forecasts potential heavy rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms that could lead to flash flood conditions.
UH Economic Research Organization reports forecast calls for mild recession in Hawaiʻi
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.
Volcano Watch: Lava fountains of knowledge; January events for Volcano Awareness Month
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.
More than 16K Hawai‘i residents join Schatz for statewide telephone town hall
U.S. senator and Hawai’i Democrat answered questions about rising costs, federal funding, health care, education and more.
Kauaʻi’s Keiki Toy Run returns Sunday in memory of founder Russell Haluapo
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.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i selected as Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards winner
“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.
Hawai‘i deputy attorney general honored with prestigious national award
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.
Kaua‘i woman sentenced to over 12 years in prison for drug trafficking
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.
Unemployment in Hawai‘i drops to 2.5% in September; jobs up 9,500 from 2024
There were 669,850 people employed in September and 17,200 unemployed for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,000 statewide.
Endangered, native duck on Kaua‘i dies from suspected bird flu
This Kauaʻi detection is the first potential case in a native bird, likely introduced through infected migratory waterfowl.
WATCH: Schatz calls for passage of bipartisan Kids Off Social Media Act
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.
Hirono co-introduces bipartisan legislation to recover missing service members quicker
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.
Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union supports critical services at risk of funding shortfalls
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.
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites offer ‘free pass days’ for U.S. National Guard members
Active duty Guard members, retirees, their dependents and veterans will get free admission this weekend to the sites in celebration of the Guard’s birthday Dec. 13.
Kauaʻi mother pleas for blood donations after her son’s shark attack highlights critical need
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.
