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The Hawai’i-based brands partnered to give some extra aloha and holiday cheer to people on several flights Thursday (Dec. 4) by greeting them with complimentary peppermint macadamia cookies on World Cookie Day.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has been busy tracking the continued growth of this young geologic feature, which is visible from public viewing areas around the summit within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Hawaiʻi students pursuing business degrees are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Fukuyama Scholarship as the foundation aims to broaden its impact to neighbor islands.

The recalled cheese products are from the Locatelli, Boar’s Head and Member’s Mark brands sold through Sam’s Club and Foodland in Hawai‘i, which were potentially contaminated with the bacteria that causes listeriosis.

Measles detected in wastewater likely means that someone infected with the virus was present in the area, but this testing cannot determine whether the virus is alive, infectious, or when it was shed.

Flags at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard, must be lowered in honor of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia Army National Guard.

Leading experts from Hawaiʻi’s tourism, law enforcement, and emergency sectors will converge on Oʻahu for the Visitor Public Safety Conference on Jan. 7, 2026.

Navy divers and contractors removed over 150 tons of World War II-era concrete mooring platforms from the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, significantly reducing stress on the historic structure.

Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas

Hawaiʻi’s lawsuit alleges TikTok deliberately exploited its users for economic gain; it’s main objective to build on compulsive use, structuring the platform to keep users engaged as long as possible.

Ticket request forms postmarked Dec. 1 or later are being accepted for the 2026 “Super Bowl of Hula.”

Trump’s administration says funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also still commonly referred to as food stamps, will not be distributed starting next week unless those states give up requested information about benefit recipients.

Researchers are looking to document everything from the types of crops grown and water usage to educational resources and support for home gardens.

The website is designed to better coordinate and document programs and activities in the battle against invasive species statewide.

Make a meaningful difference in a University of Hawaiʻi student’s life this Giving Tuesday; help them stay focused when unexpected challenges arise and know they are cared for, valued and able to thrive.

Kunane Dreier is this year’s award recipient, being honored for his outstanding contributions to HIV services in Hawai‘i.

Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System helped house 459 veterans locally during fiscal year 2025.

Members of the public are encouraged to follow the USPS online holiday hub for all their holiday shipping information.

The improved understanding of how the south flank of Kīlauea behaves is part of the legacy of the 1975 Kalapana earthquake.

Members used their inaugural meeting — in advance of meeting with the governor — to review their roles and responsibilities, discuss a general framework to proceed and develop a shared understanding of the choices before the state — lease, land exchange and condemnation.