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Join U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz in a statewide telephone town hall on Dec. 11 to discuss key federal issues impacting Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda said he is advocating for state funding to support construction of a North Kona hospital, a Puna alternate route to ease traffic and ways to address cost of living.

Each of the 50 keiki who participated during the Dec. 6 event received a $125 Target gift card and were allowed to purchase anything they had on their holiday wish lists while their “Hero” partners helped.

The 28-year Hawai‘i Island police force veteran has had an exemplary career, with him again and again stepping up and showing off his longstanding commitment to public safety, community partnerships and youth outreach.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

The Hawai’i-based brands partnered to give some extra aloha and holiday cheer to people on several flights Thursday (Dec. 4) by greeting them with complimentary peppermint macadamia cookies on World Cookie Day.

It seems as the island is in a very festive mood already this holiday season — and we do mean very; from traditional things to do to several events that are new, there are myriad ways to get into the holiday spirit during the upcoming week. Check them out now!

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.

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.

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.

Kunane Dreier is this year’s winner, tabbed and celebrated for his outstanding contributions to HIV services in Hawai‘i.

Hawai‘i Island singing group will compete Dec. 14 for title of top act in the televised talent competition celebrating Hawai‘i’s next generation of artists, musicians, dancers and creators, plus a $10,000 grand prize.

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.”

Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System helped house 459 veterans locally during fiscal year 2025.

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.

Eligible applicants should show a dedication to volunteerism, experience in local or student government, workplace leadership (paid or unpaid), and meaningful volunteer leadership achievements.

Make a meaningful difference in a University of Hawaiʻi student’s life this Giving Tuesday; help them stay focused when unexpected challenges arise and know they are cared for, valued and able to thrive.

Volunteers from Ocean Defenders Alliance have collected thousands of feet of fishing lines and pounds of lead from Hawaiʻi’s coastlines, showcasing an ongoing effort to preserve marine environments.

U.S. Postal Service encourages members of the public to follow the agency’s online holiday hub for all of their holiday shipping information.

Free Zoom event Dec. 12 will feature several officials discussing how to improve the state’s resilience and self-sufficiency.