Big Island paddling coach rescued after 4 hours in ocean
Competitive paddlers live for big winds — similar to big-wave surfers, whenever the wind comes up, paddlers hit the water. Read more
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Over 600 benches and tables installed in Honolulu parks
The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation completed its “Let’s Meet at the Park” initiative Tuesday, installing more than 600 park benches and tables throughout Oahu. Read more
All Lahaina wildfire zones reopened
All 83 zones in the Lahaina Wildfire Disaster Area completed reopening Tuesday, over a week ahead of schedule. Read more
New Maui water diversion permit approved
The approved permit to Alexander & Baldwin and East Maui Irrigation Co. includes 31.25 million gallons per day for agricultural use, 6 million gallons per day for Maui County and 1 million for Kula Agricultural Park. Read more
Christmas trees still available across Oahu
The holiday season is in full swing, with many Hawaii residents beginning their holiday decorating with a Christmas tree — the first mainland shipment arriving from Oregon and Washington on Nov. 5. Read more
Waianae town hall provides updates on game rooms, crimes
Illegal game rooms remain one of the biggest concerns in communities along the Waianae Coast. Read more
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Volunteers flock to Kahului to build bikes for Maui keiki
Most of the bikes from this year’s event are going to families displaced by the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui. Read more
Honolulu City Lights makes spirits, holiday season bright
Honolulu City Lights is now open from 7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday until New Year’s Eve. Read more
Salvation Army’s Angel Tree commences on Hawaii island
The Salvation Army Hawaii Island Corps kicked off its annual Angel Tree campaign Saturday to provide Christmas gifts to keiki and kupuna, and to support families facing economic challenges. Read more
Honolulu City Lights kicks off Saturday
The 39th Honolulu City Lights holiday festivities open to the public Saturday. Read more
Restless Kilauea prompts closures
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park expanded area closures Tuesday after Kilauea Volcano began showing increased signs of unrest in the upper East Rift Zone. Read more
Blaisdell Arena reopens after $9 million renovation
New features of the venue include refurbished loge seats, renovated dressing rooms, replaced perimeter doors and new telecommunications infrastructure, in addition to the new lighting and restroom facilities. Read more
The Salvation Army hosts annual toy donation event
Around 1,700 Maui children received large bags of toys from Salvation Army volunteers last weekend through a special Maui event under the organization’s annual Angel Tree program, in partnership with Walmart. Over 600 families registered online to participate in the public event, which was held Saturday and Sunday at the Kahului Walmart. Read more
Blood bank to donate to Maui relief fund
Blood Bank of Hawaii will make a monetary donation to support those affected by the Maui fires for every blood, platelets and plasma donation this holiday season, the organization announced last week. Read more
State proposes Waiahole bridge substitute
The replacement proposal comes following structural deficiencies on the bridge, which is located on Kamehameha Highway in Waiahole Valley, south of Waiahole Valley Road. Read more
Agriculture Department to move forward with public hearings on invasive-species rules
The new draft of what is known as Chapter 4-72 had been included on an agenda for discussion by the department’s Advisory Committee on Plants and Animals for recommendation to the Board of Agriculture. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines’ first all-female, all-Native Hawaiian crew takes flight
According to Hawaiian Airlines, in 2022 it had the highest number of female pilots among all major U.S. airlines, with over 9.5% of its pilots being female, compared with a global industry average of 5.8%. Read more
MADD kicks off annual campaign
The campaign, in partnership with Par Hawaii and DTRIC Insurance, asks drivers to display a red ribbon on their vehicles as a reminder to designate a nondrinking driver before holiday celebrations begin. Read more
Waianae health center opens updated dental clinic
The $4.9 million expansion doubles the clinic’s square footage, adding four treatment rooms, upgraded equipment and enhanced waiting areas and clinical spaces. Read more
Hawaii County to distribute Narcan kits in county facilities
Narcan is the brand name for naloxone, a nasal spray medication that quickly reverses an opioid overdose. Read more
Maui wildfire relief fund receives over 1,000 applications
Nonprofit Maui Economic Opportunity has received over 1,000 applications for its Maui Relief TANF program, the organization said in a news release Thursday. Read more
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