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High surf advisory for north and west shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau beginning 6 a.m. Wednesday

A large long-period northwest to north-northwest swell will quickly fill in Wednesday morning and peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Big Island’s Kīlauea erupting with lava fountains 400 feet tall and getting bigger

Episode 37 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation says plan ahead for Thanksgiving air travel

Travelers can take simple steps to plan ahead for the holidays that “will make the process smoother and less stressful” said Ed Sniffen, director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.

12 programs receive grant funding to tackle community issues, push innovation on Kauaʻi

After receiving 28 proposals for its innovation grants for fiscal year 2025-2026, the Office of Economic Development has selected 12 initiatives to receive a combined $369,000.

Man dies after being pulled from water at Lāwa‘i Beach; second ocean death over weekend on Kauaʻi

Gavin Phillips, a 56-year-old man from California, was pronounced dead after being pulled from the waters off Lāwaʻi Beach by bystanders.

Man dies after a water rescue in high surf at Waiapua‘a Bay

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz died a hero after bravely rescuing two children struggling in high surf conditions.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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Big Island’s Kīlauea erupting with lava fountains 400 feet tall and getting bigger

Episode 37 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation says plan ahead for Thanksgiving air travel

Travelers can take simple steps to plan ahead for the holidays that “will make the process smoother and less stressful” said Ed Sniffen, director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.

Gov. Josh Green names new director of Department of Budget and Finance

Seth Colby, Ph.D., is bringing a strong background in economic development to the job, which will help steer the state’s financial strategies this upcoming legislative session.

Kapaʻa Middle School Choir launches fundraiser for 2026 National Music Festival

The Kapaʻa Middle School Choir and ʻUkulele Band are preparing for the WorldStrides Music Festival in March 2026, and they need your support!

Stellar vibrations offer rare glimpse into red giant’s core, history

University of Hawaiʻi astronomers have revealed the history of a distant red giant star after analyzing its “starquakes,” which give scientists a glimpse beneath the star’s surface similarly to seismic waves on Earth.

Public invited to learn how federal changes are impacting Hawai‘i’s food, energy security

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

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Kīlauea putting on a show again, with episode 37 of ongoing eruption underway

Episode 37 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., with sustained lava fountains shooting approximately 400 feet into the air from the north vent.

Aloha United Way CEO takes part in Nasdaq closing bell ceremony Tuesday in New York City

Aloha United Way President and CEO Michelle Bartell joined senior leaders from the United Way network at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square for the 4 p.m. bell ringing on Tuesday.

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation says plan ahead

Travelers can take simple steps to plan ahead for the holidays that "will make the process smoother and less stressful" said Ed Sniffen, director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.

Hawaiʻi Community College selects new director for continuing education program

Douglass Shipman Adams is set to spearhead EDvance Continuing Education and Training, a program to provide residents with pathways to career growth and contribute to economic resilience.

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Seth Colby appointed Hawaiʻi budget and finance director

Colby will assume the position Dec. 8, just three months after becoming Hawaiʻi’s chief state economist. 

Live opossum found at Maui car dealership

A live opossum was spotted at a car dealership on Maui yesterday afternoon and was put down by officers with the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Kīlauea erupts again: Episode 37 begins with 400-foot lava fountains at Halemaʻumaʻu

Episode 37 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 2:30 p.m. HST on Nov. 25, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Sustained lava fountains approximately 400 feet (120 meters) in height are currently erupting from the north vent. Fountain heights are increasing rapidly.

Maui woman reported missing, last seen Friday

Brown-Kaimiola was reported missing on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, by a concerned family member after she failed to return home.  She was last seen outside her residence on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m.