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Several libraries around the island also have adjusted hours today, Christmas Eve, and on New Year’s Eve.

Surf has finally dropped below advisory levels for the first time since early last week. Hawai‘i County Civil Defense said all county beach parks that were closed because of the high surf event are expected to open by noon today.

The new interactive online resource is more than a collection of data about the quality of life and well-being of Hawaiʻi’s residents — a researcher and University of Hawaiʻi educator says it’s a call to action to tackle the state’s most pressing challenges.

Hoʻōla Nā Pua (New Life for Our Children) and Project Hawaiʻi were selected based on recommendations by Team Serve, a Servco employee-led committee that supports nonprofits aligning with the pillar areas of sustainability, wellness, youth services and social mobility.

During the past 100 years, it’s happened only four times: in 2005, 1959, 1921 and 1910, according to The Jerusalem Post. This year marks the fifth time over 114 years the two dates have coincided.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that at about 3 p.m. today, tilt at the summit stopped showing deflation and seismic tremor began decreasing. By 3:30 p.m., lava fountains were barely visible, and by 4 p.m. fountaining had stopped and seismic tremor was close to background levels. Visible volcanic gas emissions also decreased significantly.

According to Hawai‘i County’s Department of Water Supply, customers in the affected area will have no water service while crews repair a water main break.

Volunteer elves from the Retired Senior Volunteer Program are back at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo make sure you get the perfect outside presentation for that greatest of all time gift inside.

Early this morning, Hawaiian Airlines delayed seven interisland departures and canceled two flights while they waited for weather reports from Kilauea’s eruption.

The Hawai‘i Department of Taxation has updated its income tax withholding tables to reflect upcoming changes in a new state law.

A study commissioned by the Hawai’i Seaglider Initiative has found that 78% of Hawai’i residents support the introduction of an interisland sea glider service, according to an announcement.

The list of stocking stuffers and gifts you can pick up at a local merchant in Kona include bangles, coozies designed by local artists, books by Big Island authors and Deep Sea Kona Salt.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a high surf warning for west-facing shores and a high surf advisory for north- and east-facing shores Saturday.

All County of Hawaiʻi solid waste facilities will be closed all day Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Each of these organizations was chosen for its commitment to addressing community needs and enhancing resilience and quality of life for Puna residents.

Project Hawaiʻi needs urgent support to bring holiday magic to Big Island youth experiencing homelessness.

A Holiday Lane Closure Restriction runs from Dec. 23 through Jan. 5.

The state divisions of Aquatic Resources and Boating and Ocean Recreation have been working together since 2021 through its Rapid Response Program to provide funding to nonprofits throughout Hawaiʻi to aid in marine debris cleanup efforts.

Enjoy the full slate of what our truly loved Big Island gave to us to do this year for the holidays. It is much better than a partridge in a pear tree or 4 calling birds. At least in our opinion.

Motorists should plan ahead as a Hawaiian Electric crew will replace a utility pole from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Māmalahoa Highway, north of the Hawai‘i Island Humane Society.