Salvation Army urges community to rally for Angel Tree families, fill in gift donation shortfall

The program — that matches students with Hawaiʻi-based observatories — helps students build clear pathways into high-quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers through meaningful project work, one-on-one mentorship, communication skill-building and a final technical presentation.

Six amendments U.S. Rep. Ed Case, who represents the state’s 1st Congressional District encompassing all of Honolulu, and various other requests — including language encouraging the U.S. Army to fully develop and communicate its plans for the leased lands at Pōhakuloa Training Area — are included in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

Updated data as of Dec. 11 show a sharp increase in flu test positivity and flu-related emergency room visits in Hawaiʻi, which is also experiencing its highest weekly respiratory-related 9-1-1 emergency medical services calls totals since July.

Solid Waste Division reminds residents to be mindful of their waste habits during the holiday season — a time when the amount of rubbish generated reaches its peak.

More than 1,000 keiki and kūpuna from the island are set to be served by the Angel Tree program; however, many could miss the chance for Christmas gifts without the public’s help to fill the gaps.

No structure damage or road closures reported as Kauaʻi firefighters respons to a brush fire in Kōloa, which is still producing heavy smoke.

The program — that matches students with Hawaiʻi-based observatories — helps students build clear pathways into high-quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers through meaningful project work, one-on-one mentorship, communication skill-building and a final technical presentation.

Six amendments U.S. Rep. Ed Case, who represents the state’s 1st Congressional District encompassing all of Honolulu, and various other requests — including language encouraging the U.S. Army to fully develop and communicate its plans for the leased lands at Pōhakuloa Training Area — are included in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

Updated data as of Dec. 11 show a sharp increase in flu test positivity and flu-related emergency room visits in Hawaiʻi, which is also experiencing its highest weekly respiratory-related 9-1-1 emergency medical services calls totals since July.

Special gift is airline’s way to celebrate Giving Tuesday, new loyalty program and mark its commitment to local nonprofits that rely on air travel to deliver essential services in Hawai‘i and beyond.

According to the lawsuit that was filed U.S. District Court in Hawai‘i on Dec. 11, the U.S. Attorney General sent a letter on Sept. 8 to the office of Scott Nago, the state’s chief election officer, seeking information regarding Hawai‘i’s compliance with federal election law.

Post offices throughout the nation are prepared and gearing up to deliver millions of holiday greetings and gifts.