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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.

Grant applications now being accepted for mental health, substance abuse programs in Kaua‘i County

Nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status are invited to apply. Preference will be given to organizations that have not previously received an award and whose proposals focus on youth.

Kauaʻi Police Department adds four officers from the 102nd recruit class

Recruits Kent Morano, Brandon Chun, Kaleo Josiah and Daylin Huni have been officially sworn in as new officers for the Kauaʻi Police Department.

Lane closures scheduled for Haleko Road this week

Haleko Road lane closures planned from Rice Street to Nāwiliwili Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Jan. 8 and 9.

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.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
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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.

Annual first quarter business reports due by end of March; can be filed at any time online

Businesses are encouraged to monitor their information online and file reports timely to remain in good standing, which might be a prerequisite to qualify for contracts, loans and other forms of assistance.

Hawai‘i rural health care to get financial boost

Money was awarded through the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program as part of a $50 billion national investment to strengthen rural healthcare in all 50 states.

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‘Forever chemicals’ could increase liver disease risk in adolescents

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.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 08, 2026

Sea breeze pattern prevails through the weekend with clouds and limited showers over island interiors each afternoon followed by overnight clearing. A cold...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for January 08, 2026

Small to moderate west-northwest swell will prevail through Friday, followed by a pair of larger swells this weekend and early next week. The current...

Traffic collision results in assault and robbery in Ocean View

Police are investigating an incident involving a 47-year old woman who was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint following a traffic collision in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates last Friday.

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Maui Surf Forecast for January 08, 2026

Small to moderate west-northwest swell will prevail through Friday, followed by a pair of larger swells this weekend and early next week. The current...

Astronomers reveal hidden lives of early universe’s 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,

State health officials fine Maui businesses $15,000 each for alleged illegal lab testing

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a notice of violation and order against a Scottsdale, Arizona, company and three Hawaiʻi-based entities for allegedly providing illegal direct-to-consumer laboratory testing.

Maui Council honors kumu hula Iola Balubar for 50 years of excellence in hula

The Maui County Council unanimously adopted a resolution Friday morning in the Council Chambers honoring kumu hula Iola Balubar for 50 years of excellence in hula and her dedication to the Maui community.