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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!

Mauna Loa Road and Hilina Pali Road have reopened after being closed since July due to high fire risk.

Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was shot while on duty in Washington D.C., on Nov. 26 and succumbed to her injuries a day later.

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 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.

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.

Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas

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.

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.

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.

Bill 109 would end parking on Hina Lani Street for about a three-mile stretch, from Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway to Anini Street.

Trump’s administration says funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also still commonly referred to as food stamps, would not be distributed starting next week unless those states give up information about benefit recipients.

Hawaiʻi Department of Health originally issued the advisory Nov. 10 because of high surf, heavy rain resulting in stormwater runoff into the bay and along the coast.

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.

The National Weather Service has canceled the high surf advisory for the north and west-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island, allowing all previously closed beach parks to reopen.

“This is a reminder that tomorrow is never promised and to tell your loved ones that you love them because we never know what may happen and in a blink of an eye everything can be taken from you.” — Raquela Benevides