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December 4, 2025 · 10:39 AM
Two roads open, campfires restrictions lift in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Mauna Loa Road and Hilina Pali Road have reopened after being closed since July due to high fire risk.
December 4, 2025 · 9:43 AM
Green orders US, Hawaiʻi flags to half-staff until sunset in honor of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom
Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was shot while on duty in Washington D.C., on Nov. 26 and succumbed to her injuries a day later.
December 4, 2025 · 5:00 AM
65th Waimea Twilight Christmas Parade celebrates Upcountry holiday traditions
More than 60 lighted entries — including many festively decked out trucks and other big rigs — are set to parade through Waimea, lighting up the historic community for a holiday show like none other on the island.
December 4, 2025 · 3:00 AM
Navy divers remove significant portions of WWII platforms from USS Arizona
The U.S. Navy successfully removed over 150 tons of World War II-era concrete mooring platforms from the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, significantly reducing stress on the historic structure.
December 4, 2025 · 1:00 AM
Measles virus detected in Maui County’s wastewater surveillance
Measles detected in wastewater likely means that someone infected with the virus was present in the area, but this testing cannot determine whether the virus is alive, infectious, or when it was shed.
December 3, 2025 · 6:45 PM
Gov. Green advocates for $50 million in state funding for new outpatient medical facility in Kona
The new outpatient medical facility in Kona is meant to be a companion to the planned $400 to $500 million hospital to be built by Queen’s Health Systems.
December 3, 2025 · 6:41 PM
Hawaiʻi County Council passes bill to restrict single-use plastic foodware, serviceware
While several supporters testified in favor of the bill, business owners, the Department of Environmental Management and Mayor Kimo Alameda expressed economic and waste management concerns.
December 3, 2025 · 4:12 PM
Coastal flood statement goes into effect Thursday night for all Hawai‘i coastlines
Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas
December 3, 2025 · 1:30 PM
State sues TikTok parent company, alleging social media giant harming keiki, misleading public
Hawaiʻi’s lawsuit alleges TikTok deliberately exploited its users for economic gain; it’s main objective to build on compulsive use, structuring the platform to keep users engaged as long as possible.
December 3, 2025 · 10:14 AM
Leaders in tourism, public safety to tackle safety challenges during annual conference
The 8th annual Visitor Public Safety Conference on Jan. 7, 2026 in Honolulu will feature panels on emergency management, safety solutions and financial crimes against visitors.
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Pohai advances to ‘Hawai‘i to the World’ finale
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Act now, don’t miss your chance; tickets for 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival on sale
It’s that time of year — an even more most wonderful time for everyone who enjoys hula and hālau that perform. Ticket request forms postmarked Dec. 1 or later are being accepted for the 2026 “Super Bowl of Hula.”
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Kona Brewers Festival returns in March 2026
The 31st installment of the popular community event will once again feature an outstanding lineup of craft brews, culinary creations from local chefs, live entertainment and aloha, now under the leadership of Rotary Clubs of West Hawaiʻi.
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Volunteers remove thousands of feet of fishing lines from west, north Hawaiʻi reefs
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Tickets available for Mokuʻula film screening on Dec. 12
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation has announced that free tickets are still available for the upcoming screening of “E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula” (Let the Glory Return to Mokuʻula). The popular event regularly sells out.
Marriott’s Wailea Beach Resort earns multiple national honors following renovation
Marriott’s Wailea Beach Resort recently received three national hospitality awards and accolades, coinciding with its property-wide renovation and the debut of its new Signature Oceanfront Villas.
State of Hawaiʻi announces legal action against TikTok for allegedly harming children and misleading the public
The state of Hawaiʻi on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against Bytedance Inc., the parent company of TikTok, alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed an addictive platform that harms users, particularly children, while misleading the public about the risks.
Inclusive Santas ring in the holidays for Hawaiʻi students with hearing and visual impairments
Pearlridge Center welcomed more than 80 students with visual and hearing disabilities from across Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island last week for inclusive holiday events — “Santa Cane to Town” and “Deaf Santa.”
Subaru Telescope’s flagship instrument receives Hawaiian name, ʻŌnohiʻula
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First positive wastewater sample for the measles found on Maui
Measles detected in wastewater likely means that someone infected with the virus was present in the area, but this testing cannot determine whether the virus is alive, infectious, or when it was shed.
Coastal flood statement, high surf advisory issued for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau beginning at noon
Minor coastal flooding along low-lying areas, and large breaking waves along north and west-facing shores is expected through Saturday morning.
Green orders US, Hawaiʻi flags to half-staff until sunset in honor of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom
Flags at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard, must be lowered in honor of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia Army National Guard.
Tourism, public safety experts to host annual safety conference on Oʻahu next month
Leading experts from Hawaiʻi’s tourism, law enforcement, and emergency sectors will converge on Oʻahu for the Visitor Public Safety Conference on Jan. 7, 2026.
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