

Business FY 2026 Innovation Grant awards announced
Community Road closure scheduled for portion of Kress Street in Līhu‘e

How much does a Thanksgiving meal cost on Kauaʻi?
Kauaʻi's escalating food prices come to light as pre-Thanksgiving grocery shopping reveals a stark contrast in turkey prices between local and mainland markets. November 26, 2025 · 05:00am
Hawai’i Attorney General urges Shopify to crackdown on e-cigarettes as part of bipartisan coalition
The coalition highlights that a more comprehensive solution is necessary because merchants continue to use Shopify’s services to sell illegal e-cigarettes.Hawaii News Juliet Madrid receives inaugural award for exceptional promise during state government…
Hawaii News U.S. representatives Tokuda, Case want to hear from Hawaiʻi constituents about 2026…
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Kapaʻa Middle School Choir launches fundraiser for 2026 National Music Festival

Līhu‘e Town Plaza welcomes 3 new tenants

Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i hosts festive Thanksgiving buffet, annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Schatz: Hawai’i to receive $31M in new federal funding to expand high-speed internet

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U.S. Postal Service to observe Thanksgiving holiday; post offices will be closed Nov. 27

Hundreds expected at Salvation Army Thanksgiving events across Kaua’i

First corals of opportunity collected for Kauaʻi’s new coral restoration nursery

Kaua’i County offices, facilities to close for Thanksgiving; but residential garbage…

Updated State of Hawaiʻi Sea Level Rise Viewer supports smarter coastal planning

Par Hawai‘i, Hele raising funds to help food banks throughout state; customers can also…

State House Native Hawaiian Caucus, governor discuss military lease negotiations

12 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 22-28 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Kaua‘i News
FY 2026 Innovation Grant awards announced
Kaua‘i County Office of Economic Development received a total of 28 proposals; a selection committee reviewed all eligible projects and selected 12 to be awarded.
Road closure scheduled for portion of Kress Street in Līhu‘e
The closure Nov. 28 is necessary for Kaua‘i County Roads Division crews to perform road striping repairs within the county’s right-of-way.
Juliet Madrid receives inaugural award for exceptional promise during state government internship
Juliet Madrid successfully completed an internship with the Disability Compensation Division and now works at the Kauaʻi District Health Office.
U.S. representatives Tokuda, Case want to hear from Hawaiʻi constituents about 2026 priorities
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and U.S. Rep. Ed Case have each put out their own survey, which they want their constituents to fill out to better understand priorities for 2026.
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Juliet Madrid receives inaugural award for exceptional promise during state government internship
Juliet Madrid successfully completed an internship with the Disability Compensation Division and now works at the Kauaʻi District Health Office.
U.S. representatives Tokuda, Case want to hear from Hawaiʻi constituents about 2026 priorities
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and U.S. Rep. Ed Case have each put out their own survey, which they want their constituents to fill out to better understand priorities for 2026.
Hawaiʻi Island struck by magnitude 4.6 earthquake Tuesday night; no reports of damage
The tremor followed the end of episode 37 lava fountaining on Kīlauea by 10 minutes, but does not appear directly related to the eruption, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Hawai’i Attorney General urges Shopify to crackdown on e-cigarettes as part of bipartisan coalition
The coalition highlights that a more comprehensive solution is necessary because merchants continue to use Shopify’s services to sell illegal e-cigarettes.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi Belt Road to be reduced to one lane at Hakalau Bridge with planned makai lane closure
The closure is necessary so repairs to the foundation of the bridge can continue, is necessary in preparation for the overall Hakalau Bridge Rehabilitation Project, which is expected to begin in fall 2027.
Chef Sam Choy and Walmart team up to feed firefighters on Thanksgiving
Renowned Chef Sam Choy, in collaboration with Kona Walmart, will provide home-cooked Thanksgiving meals to two local fire stations as a heartfelt tribute to West Side firefighters this Thursday.
Maui News
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes local makers for a month of holiday pop-ups
This December, Queen Kaʻahumanu Center is celebrating the holidays by spotlighting Hawaiʻi-based creators and brands through a series of special pop-up shops throughout the center. Featured Hawaiʻi brands include: Lokal Vibes, Manaola Hawaiʻi, Happy Wahine, Kahulaleʻa, Born Hawaiʻi, and Get Nutz Wear.
Suzuki-Maui Talent Education holiday concert returns Saturday in Makawao
Suzuki Maui Talent Education's 23rd Annual Holiday Concert will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at the historic Makawao Union Church, continuing a longtime Upcountry holiday tradition of student and professional musicians performing together.
Hawai‘i public school lunches get festive with freshly baked pumpkin pie
This November, Hawai‘i public school cafeterias added a special Thanksgiving treat to their traditional turkey lunch — a slice of freshly baked pumpkin pie served alongside roast turkey with gravy, whipped potatoes, fresh fruits and vegetables and a whole wheat roll.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center Hosts the Hui Moʻolelo: Kahului Exhibition
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center becomes a hub for community storytelling with the launch of the Hui Moʻolelo: Kahului Exhibition, presented in partnership with Maui Public Art Corps, local schools, cultural organizations, and county agencies. This immersive installation opened on Tuesday, and invites visitors to engage with the people, memories and lived experiences of Kahului through art, audio and story.


