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There were 672,350 people employed in November while 15,350 were unemployed. Those numbers mean there was a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 688,000 statewide.

Businesses are encouraged to monitor their information online and file reports timely to remain in good standing, which might be a prerequisite to qualify for contracts, loans and other forms of assistance.

A new multi-wavelength study shows that some ultra-massive galaxies shut down star formation early, while others remain active but hidden by dust,

That advisory was the last advisory, watch or warning to end or be canceled since late last week when the National Weather Service started issuing inclement and severe weather statements and products because of anticipated impacts from what was likely not a “classic” kona low.

January’s town hall — which breaks with the usual first Thursday routine because of the holidays — will also include the annual Hawai’i Legislature preview with Big Island state Sen. Tim Richards and state Rep. David Tarnas as well as a presentation by The Food Basket Executive Director Kristin Frost Albrecht

The scheduled operations including projects for invasive species control, aerial mapping of vegetation, seed collection and more; the park “regrets” any noise impact to residents and visitors.

Radar showed at about 6:30 p.m. that heavy rain over the area diminished; flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

Charges stem from an incident in January 2024, where the 42-year-old attempted to hide a backpack from police that had two guns and magazines inside.

Charges stem from a search warrant executed by officers on an Ocean View residence on Dec. 17, 2025, where approximately 397 marijuana plants, 364 pounds of processed marijuana, 19,814 grams of marijuana concentrate, 1.2 grams of cocaine, and four firearms were found.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution and follow flagmen instructions for traffic control on Hawaiʻi Belt Road, south of Donola Drive.

Money was awarded through the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program as part of a $50 billion national investment to strengthen rural healthcare in all 50 states.

A team of Kealakehe students are working to get to the top 8 teams of the written debate competition, which would allow them to debate in New York City and compete for $10,000 grand prize.

The state department has commissioned the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Engineering and Blyncsy to distribute free dash cameras to collect information on the condition of 982 miles of state-managed road and 744 bridges.

Tiny, sun-powered organisms found in freshwater pools could soon fuel Hawaiʻi’s sustainable future.

Jacquelyn Glenn, 82, was reported missing in December by her family.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected.

Nālani Kanakaʻole, a fifth-generation loea hula whose life work preserved and perpetuated the ancient traditions of Hawaiian chant and hula kahiko, died peacefully on Jan. 3, 2026, in Hilo.

Starting this year through 2029, Hawaiian Airlines will renovate lobbies and gates in Honolulu, Līhuʻe, Kahului, Kona and Hilo to improve passenger flow and comfort.

The recent heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering coastal waters, according to the State Department of Health Clean Water Branch.

The 2026 event marks the 30th anniversary of it being held at Hualālai.