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15 lane closures scheduled during week of Jan. 10-16 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Liver disease risk in adolescents potentially increased significantly by ‘forever chemicals’
New study co-led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Southern California Superfund Research and Training Program for PFAS Assessment, Remediation and Prevention Center show synthetic compounds PFAS have potential to hike risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by 3 times.
Hawai‘i products to be featured during 2026 Winter FancyFaire* in California
A total of 19 island businesses and entrepreneurs will be featured by Hawai’i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism during the event Jan. 11-13 in San Diego.
High-altitude scientific balloon and PUEO now soaring over Antarctica
Another NASA mission and experiment flying over the frozen continent that received heavy University of Hawaiʻi involvement seeks to decode universe’s mysteries.
Volcano Watch: Looking back at the 1959 episodic eruption of Kīlauea Iki
While the mid-20th century episodic eruption and current ongoing eruption within the summit caldera of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island share similarities, there also are several differences.
Nightly full closure of Wailuā mauka bridge to begin next week
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation reports Mayor Bryan Baptiste Bridge will be one lane each for northbound and southbound traffic beginning the night of Jan. 12.
Water shutdown scheduled next week for customers on several roadways in Līhuʻe
Community members on Lalei Place and portions of Palaʻi Street and Kāʻana Street are advised to prepare for the scheduled shutoff, which is necessary for crews to replace a hydrant and hydrant lateral, weather permitting.
AARP Hawai‘i accepting applications for 2026 Community Challenge grants
The annual program aims to make communities in Hawai‘i more livable for people of all ages; deadline to apply is noon March 4.
Largest fleet order in Alaska Airlines’ history announced; will extend delivery stream through 2035
The airline — parent company of Hawaiian Airlines — ordered 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 widebody aircraft, with an option for an additional 35 new 737-10 aircraft.
U.S. Rep. Case leads bipartisan effort to address nation’s deteriorating federal finances
The 47-member U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus recently released its fiscal stability framework developed by the congressman who represents Hawai‘i’s House District 1 in Washington and U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health move to transform Hawaiʻi health care
Landmark proposal aims to strengthen care statewide and deliver long-term benefits for Hawaiʻi families by expanding access and improving affordability.
Alexander & Baldwin brings holiday cheer to Kaua‘i communities
Company and community contributions made throughout the 2025 holiday season totaled $16,000, which will be used to support local families and nonprofits.
First Tee — Hawai‘i opens registration for first keiki programs of 2026 on Kaua‘i
Participants — through the game of golf as the platform — learn critical life skills to grow socially, emotionally and academically.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises more than $1M in 2025
The funds raised by local Alzheimer’s Association – Hawai‘i chapters benefit local families and fuel the fight to end the disease.
WATCH: New study aided by W. M. Keck Observatory on Big Isle reveals evolution of ultra-massive galaxies
A new multi-wavelength study shows that some ultra-massive galaxies shut down star formation early, while others remain active but hidden by dust.
4 companies, including Kauaʻi firm, issued violations for providing illegal lab testing
Lab Exodus, a mobile phlebotomy service owned and operated by Rachel Moke, located in ʻEleʻele is one of 3 firms affiliated with Ulta Lab Tests, headquartered in Scottsdale, Airz., and acted as a collecting depot, where specimens were illegally collected directly from a person without a request by an authorized person, a requirement under Hawaiʻi law.
State unemployment rate falls to 2.2% in November as jobs increase by 10,400 from previous year
There were 672,350 people employed in November while 15,350 were unemployed. Those numbers mean there was a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 688,000 statewide.
Storm’s likely worst impacts set to arrive today, with more heavy rainfall, flooding
Another round of moisture makes its way into the state, and is expected to persist through tonight and linger through Tuesday, with Kauaʻi and Big Island having the greatest potential for excessive rain and flooding.
Hawaiʻi modernizes parentage law, strengthening protections for LGBTQIA+ families
Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission Vice Chairman and Legislative Lead Michael Golojuch Jr. says the enactment of Act 298 as of Jan. 1 “brings Hawaiʻi’s parentage laws into the present and centers the best interests of the keiki, regardless of their parents’ gender, sexual orientation or marital status.”
UPDATE: Flood watch, coastal flood statement remain in effect for Kaua’i, Ni’ihau
Radar shows that heavy rain has diminished over the island; flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
