Community Sweepstakes, art, custom surfboards, surf event, more honor legacy of Eddie Aikau
Community OK for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment funds boosts Hawaiʻi connectivity…
Kauaʻi Community College launches tuition scholarship for high school seniors
The Hoʻolei Scholarship will cover the remaining tuition costs for students still in need of financial assistance after federal financial aid is applied for first-year tuition, allowing them to focus on their education instead of finances. December 24, 2025 · 05:00am
Let the culinary team at Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i take care of your Christmas Day meal
Kōloa resort offering to-go meals designed to feed a family of 4 so residents and visitors alike can relax, celebrate and truly enjoy the holiday with loved ones.Hawaii News UPDATE: Episode 39 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption ends after about 6 hours
Hawaii News UH Mānoa study dives into the origins of the swirls of color appearing in the Pacific…
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Kaua‘i News
Kaua’i police investigate Kūhiō Highway crash that ejected child from SUV
A serious single-vehicle crash on Kūhiō Highway on Tuesday afternoon left a child critically injured after being ejected from a Toyota SUV.
Sweepstakes, art, custom surfboards, surf event, more honor legacy of Eddie Aikau
Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi and Eddie Aikau Foundation team up to host ‘Catch a Big Wave with Your Longboard’ statewide sweepstakes for chance to win a surfboard with unique hand-drawn designs; community surf event planned in Kona to be emceed by comedian and social media star Tumua.
OK for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment funds boosts Hawaiʻi connectivity expansion
Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says the approval of Connect Kākou to receive the funding is an important step toward bringing reliable broadband internet to communities throughout the state.
UPDATE: Episode 39 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption ends after about 6 hours
The most recent eruptive event at the Big Island volcano produced lava fountains reaching up to 1,400 feet before coming to an end; dual geysers pumped out 13 million cubic yards of molten rock.
Kauaʻi Community College launches tuition scholarship for high school seniors
The Hoʻolei Scholarship will cover the remaining tuition costs for students still in need of financial assistance after federal financial aid is applied for first-year tuition, allowing them to focus on their education instead of finances.
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Hawaii News
Sweepstakes, art, custom surfboards, surf event, more honor legacy of Eddie Aikau
Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi and Eddie Aikau Foundation team up to host ‘Catch a Big Wave with Your Longboard’ statewide sweepstakes for chance to win a surfboard with unique hand-drawn designs; community surf event planned in Kona to be emceed by comedian and social media star Tumua.
OK for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment funds boosts Hawaiʻi connectivity expansion
Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says the approval of Connect Kākou to receive the funding is an important step toward bringing reliable broadband internet to communities throughout the state.
UPDATE: Episode 39 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption ends after about 6 hours
The most recent eruptive event at the Big Island volcano produced lava fountains reaching up to 1,400 feet before coming to an end; dual geysers pumped out 13 million cubic yards of molten rock.
UH Mānoa study dives into the origins of the swirls of color appearing in the Pacific each summer
UH Mānoa oceanographers have unraveled the mystery behind the summer blooms of photosynthetic microbes in the North Pacific Ocean, revealing their intricate lifecycle and climate impact.
WATCH: U.S. Coast Guard medevacs cruise ship passenger from 92 miles offshore of Kaua‘i
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on O‘ahu hoisted the 61-year-old woman, who was experiencing septic shock, and brought her safely to The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu.
Big Island News
Public memorial service for Hawai’i Fire Chief Kazuo Todd planned for Jan. 11 in Hilo
The Hawaiʻi Fire Department and the Todd family invite the community to honor Fire Chief Kazuo S.K.L. Todd, who died unexpectedly on Dec. 14 at age 45.
Giant clam populations stable, abundant when supported by cultural stewardship
A new study revealed that marine areas managed by local villages support higher giant clam population densities compared to federally designated no-take reserves.
State lends support to community resilience projects throughout islands, American Samoa
The state energy office next year will support the launch of five new Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project initiatives in Hawaiʻi — including two on the Big Island — and American Samoa, strengthening energy reliability and security.
UPDATE: Lava geysers reach 1,400 feet before Episode 39 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption ends after about 6 hours
The most recent eruptive event at the summit of the Big Island lasted about 8.1 hours less than the first episode that started the eruption a year ago on Dec. 23, 2024, but produced higher fountains and more lava output.
Maui News
Six Maui middle school wrestlers claim championship titles at statewide tournament
Six Maui middle school wrestlers captured championship titles at this year’s Hawaiʻi Jr Officials Championships, held Monday, Dec. 22, at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama on Oʻahu.
Coast Guard medevacs cruise ship passenger offshore Kauaʻi
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point hoisted a 61-year-old woman experiencing septic shock and brought her safely to Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu.
Hirono, Markey press SBA administrator on audit targeting underserved businesses
"SBA’s announcement has left many businesses scrambling to meet the agency’s extensive document requested under a short deadline with unclear guidance, while raising concerns about how businesses’ information will be used and secured," the senators said.
Kamaliʻi Elementary School students learn through project-based educational experiences
Kamaliʻi Elementary School students recently held public exhibitions to showcase schoolwide project-based learning experiences focused on community and Hawaiian history. The school requires every student to participate in at least two integrated, interdisciplinary project-based learning experiences each year. The curriculum encourages students to investigate questions and collaborate with peers rather than relying solely on traditional […]
