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5+ hour, 25+ min ago (254+ words) SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Island News) " The 25th Infantry Division is set to celebrate its 84th birthday with Tropic Lighting Week from December 8 to 11, 2025, featuring a series of events at Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield. The festivities will commemorate the Division's formation on October 1, 1941, and its notable World War II service on Guadalcanal, which earned it the nickname "Tropic Lightning." Schofield Barracks is buzzing with excitement as military families and the public join in friendly competitions and activities. The Guadalcanal Cup, the event's highlight, will be awarded during the closing ceremony on December 11. Throughout Tropic Lightning Week, events will take place throughout the Weyand Field, Stoneman Sports Complex, Watts Field, Martinez Gym, Conroy Bowl, and other venues on Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield. Soldiers will compete in Hawaii-unique contests highlighting fitness, teamwork, and the Division's Pacific heritage. Participants will get to…...

14+ hour, 25+ min ago (599+ words) Monday, December 8, 2025 73" Today's Paper Above, Thinker Things owner Bradley Ishii restocked cartons of Sonny Angel toys amid a notable rebound in Black Friday sales for his stores after three years of slumping numbers. At top, 5-year-old Kaylee Stone shopped Thursday with her mother, Cheryl, at Thinker Things in Kahala Mall. As holiday-season crowds swelled in Hawaii's malls and smaller local storefronts, some independent retailers say this year's shopping surge feels nearly counterintuitive " a boost to their bottom lines even as the national economy remains fraught with uncertainty. At stores spanning toys, gifts and surfwear, owners and managers described a surprising resilience " and a degree of adaptability " that may be quietly reshaping what it means to shop in Hawaii in 2025. "We ended up about 10%," said Bradley Ishii, owner of Thinker Things, Thinker Toys and Sanrio Surprises, describing Black Friday as "fantastic....

15+ hour, 30+ min ago (279+ words) HONOLULU (KHON2) " The City and County of Honolulu officially recognized Nov. 29, 2025, as "Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Day," celebrating the famous comedian"s long relationship with Hawai'i and his influence in entertainment. The city proclamation followed another major honor for Iglesias earlier in the week. On Nov. 25, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawai'i presented him with its Groundbreaking State Pioneer Award. The award highlighted Iglesias" success in comedy and his impact on Latino representation. Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Back On Tour Iglesias has been performing in Hawai'i for more than a decade and continues to draw huge audiences across the world. Barbara De Lucca, president and co-founder of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawai'i, said Iglesias" reach is deeply felt in local communities. "He has been visiting the islands for over a decade, a true reflection of the love and aloha he holds for…...

16+ hour, 48+ min ago (283+ words) We're proud of the Greenbrier East band as they join nearly 4,000 performers in Honolulu for the Pearl Harbor memorial parade. GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Greenbrier East High School band is in Honolulu today to take part in the Pearl Harbor memorial parade, joining nearly 4,000 performers honoring the day. Drum major Christian Montgomery opened the ceremony with a rousing speech and led the band as it prepared to march in spot 67 on the parade route. The group will perform alongside bands, veterans groups and community ensembles from across the U.S. and the Pacific as part of the annual remembrance. The parade remembers the lives lost at Pearl Harbor and recognizes veterans and service members. For Greenbrier East students, the trip is both a performance opportunity and a civic experience, giving band members a chance to pay tribute while representing their school…...

17+ hour, 20+ min ago (110+ words) A 7.6 earthquake struck Japan's Hokkaido region, but officials confirm there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii. Residents are advised to stay updated through official sources. A 7.6 earthquake struck Japan's Hokkaido region, but officials confirm there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii. Residents are advised to stay updated through official sources. HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Oahu Department of Emergency Management reports that a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Hokkaido region of Japan early this morning. According to a Tsunami Information Statement issued at 4:43 a.m., there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii. Officials advise residents to stay informed through official channels, though no action is currently needed....

22+ hour, 17+ min ago (1197+ words) Monday, December 8, 2025 73" Today's Paper Today " Updated 11:01 p.m. The main entrance to the HMSA building is shown at 818 Keeaumoku Street. Some major changes are potentially afoot for Hawaii's health care market in the face of labor demands and rising costs. Two of Hawaii's largest players, Hawaii Pacific Health, which runs four hospitals including Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children; and Hawaii Medical Service Association, the state's largest health insurer, are exploring a partnership. The two confirmed they have been in talks about joining forces, with the goal of addressing affordability, expanding access, and improving long-term financial stability. HPH said it is actively engaging in discussions with HMSA, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, to "explore bold, transformative solutions that require structural changes." Christine Hirasa, HMSA's vice president of communications, said the health insurer is faced with balancing…...

1+ day, 17+ min ago (238+ words) Hawaii's K'lauea volcano erupted again on Friday, with lava fountains reaching 370 meters. The USGS camera capturing the event was buried in debris. This marks the 38th eruption since December, though it remains confined to the national park, posing no ... Hawai'i's K'lauea volcano erupted again on Friday, sending lava fountains soaring up to 370 metres (1,200 feet) and burying a US Geological Survey (USGS) camera that briefly captured the activity in volcanic debris.The eruption, which began around 8.45 am on Saturday, produced 12.1 hours of continuous lava fountaining, the USGS said Footage released by the agency showed ash and volcanic debris engulfing a fixed camera on the rim of the Halema'uma'u crater, causing the feed to glitch and cut out briefly between 9.55 am and 9.57 am The BBC also reported that the camera stalled before being overtaken by ash.USGS said the latest activity marks the…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1858+ words) Most people think Hawaii stops at Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island, but tucked between tourist trails and off the beaten ferry routes are smaller islands that refuse to show up on most vacation planners. Some sit just offshore from crowded beaches, others float in channels only reached by kayak or chartered boat, and a few remain so protected that getting there requires permits, patience, and a willingness to follow strict rules. In 2026, these hidden islands offer something the main resorts cannot quite match: quiet water, fewer footprints, and the feeling that you stumbled onto a secret Hawaii forgot to advertise. I have chased down sea stacks, paddled to bird sanctuaries, and stood on cliffs watching islets that exist mostly for seals and shearwaters, and every single trip reminded me that the best islands are often the ones you have…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (90+ words) It's Week 14 of the NFL regular season and Hawai'i's Tua Tagovailoa took on the cold front against the New York Jets, playing in 40-degree weather. It's Week 14 of the NFL regular season and Hawai'i's Tua Tagovailoa took on the cold front against the New York Jets, playing in 40-degree weather. It's Week 14 of the NFL regular season and Hawai'i's Tua Tagovailoa took on the cold front against the New York Jets, playing in 40-degree weather....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (56+ words) The Nagasaki Bell represents peace and an apology for Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Survivors of the Nagasaki bomb are in Honolulu to share their stories at two public events What's Cooking: Get in the Christmas spirit at Tiki's Grill & Bar in Waikiki Sakada Day celebrations to honor contributions of Filipino plantation workers...