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Rice Street revitalization drives strong demand; growing wave of local businesses underscore the plaza’s position as a premier retail destination in central Līhu‘e.

Feast on holiday favorites and more during an extravagant Turkey Day buffet, complete with stunning waterfront views, or get a tasty chef-prepared take-out feast to celebrate; then, come back to the resort the next day to help Santa officially kick off the holiday season during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Free Zoom panel Dec. 12 will feature several officials discussing with those who attend how to improve the state’s resilience and self-sufficiency.

Hawai‘i among first states in the nation to get proposal approved through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.

Surf has already fallen below advisory criteria along the north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.

Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies during post offi ce closures for holidays, including the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, Nov. 27.

As the first and only coral nursery on Kauaʻi, this project represents an essential contribution to Hawaiʻi’s broader restoration network and long-term reef stewardship.

“These updates give our communities and leaders clearer, more actionable information so we can plan smarter, protect people and respond to the realities unfolding along our shores,” said State of Hawai‘i Climate Coordinator Leah Laramee.

Fundraising effort aimed at supporting Hawai‘i residents who might be Impacted by changes in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility requirements.

Caucus members underscored the urgent need for meaningful and continuous consultation with the Native Hawaiian community as the negotiation process moves forward; they also remain committed to ensuring all future decisions honor the state’s fiduciary duties and protect Hawaiʻi’s lands for generations to come.

In observance of Thanksgiving, there will be no contraflow or lane closures Nov. 27 unless otherwise permitted. Otherwise, be sure to check if any of these upcoming road closures and projects will impact your commute this coming week.

8 people were honored with annual appreciation awards during the recent 35th annual Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel; the awards recognize people who advance — through research, education and practice — the use of tropical fruits to support a sustainable, local food industry in the islands.

The jobs program covers a variety. of sectors, including education, technology, creative industries, skilled trades and healthcare.

The largest Hawaiʻi earthquake of the 20th century and so far in the 21st century happened 50 years ago this month on the Big Island; shaking as well as ground subsidence and a local tsunami contributed to a catastrophic sequence of events Nov. 29, 1975.

Closures are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21-30, weather permitting, and are necessary to accommodate road repaving work.

The Hoopster Plus program is open to boys and girls in fourth grade and is designed to help players transition from the Mini and Junior Hoopsters programs into more competitive leagues.

Robo-AO-2 — now operating at the UH 2.2-meter telescope atop Mauna Kea — is designed to correct the blur caused by Earth’s atmosphere, sharpening images of hundreds of objects each night with minimal human oversight.

Hawai‘i joins the nation this year in observing the annual Smokeout today (Nov. 20), and Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages island residents to use this date to quit — even if it is for a day.

Wailuā River State Park in Kapaʻa will begin charging parking fees for nonresidents and commercial vehicles; Hawaiʻi residents, however, will continue to receive free parking.

Organization responds to 20% more home fires during the holiday months, many of which are sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations.