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Surf heights are expected to rise to 14 to 20 feet. January 18, 2026 · 07:20am
Members of Hawaiʻi House Majority outline top priorities for 2026 legislative session
“Amid ongoing federal uncertainty, our priorities include expanding affordable housing, supporting Native Hawaiian families, ensuring essential social services remain uninterrupted, addressing workforce shortages and responsibly strengthening the state’s revenue base," said state House Majority Leader Oʻahu state Rep. Sean Quinlan.Business Return of the humpback whales helps boost Maui’s recovering tourism industry
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Tiger sharks mate during Maui’s whale season, new study shows
The findings challenges the conventional understanding of tiger sharks as purely solitary animals, revealing a predictable seasonal convergence of mature males and females that coincides with the humpback whale calving season in Hawaiʻi.
Federal legislation introduced to establish new national veterans cemetery in Hawaiʻi
The only national cemetery in Hawaiʻi is running out of space, and has been functionally closed for in-ground burials since 1991 — and it is expected to stop taking cremated remains by 2036.
High surf advisory in place for areas of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Surf heights are expected to rise to 14 to 20 feet.
Affordable housing remains top concern for many residents, finds annual statewide survey
The winter 2025 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives reveals 71% of residents surveyed agree the state should build more housing as quickly as possible; survey also finds 89% of respondents say military is ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ important to state’s economy.
Return of the humpback whales helps boost Maui’s recovering tourism industry
Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.
Members of Hawaiʻi House Majority outline top priorities for 2026 legislative session
“Amid ongoing federal uncertainty, our priorities include expanding affordable housing, supporting Native Hawaiian families, ensuring essential social services remain uninterrupted, addressing workforce shortages and responsibly strengthening the state’s revenue base,” said state House Majority Leader Oʻahu state Rep. Sean Quinlan.
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Hawaii News
Tiger sharks mate during Maui’s whale season, new study shows
The findings challenges the conventional understanding of tiger sharks as purely solitary animals, revealing a predictable seasonal convergence of mature males and females that coincides with the humpback whale calving season in Hawaiʻi.
Federal legislation introduced to establish new national veterans cemetery in Hawaiʻi
The only national cemetery in Hawaiʻi is running out of space, and has been functionally closed for in-ground burials since 1991 — and it is expected to stop taking cremated remains by 2036.
Affordable housing remains top concern for many residents, finds annual statewide survey
The winter 2025 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives reveals 71% of residents surveyed agree the state should build more housing as quickly as possible; survey also finds 89% of respondents say military is ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ important to state’s economy.
Return of the humpback whales helps boost Maui’s recovering tourism industry
Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.
Members of Hawaiʻi House Majority outline top priorities for 2026 legislative session
“Amid ongoing federal uncertainty, our priorities include expanding affordable housing, supporting Native Hawaiian families, ensuring essential social services remain uninterrupted, addressing workforce shortages and responsibly strengthening the state’s revenue base,” said state House Majority Leader Oʻahu state Rep. Sean Quinlan.
Waipahu High students curate University of Hawaiʻi fashion exhibit for Muʻumuʻu Month
The pieces on display as part of current the Historic Fashion Collection exhibit were selected by nearly 30 students at the Oʻahu high school, who could be the future of Hawaiʻi’s fashion industry; curating the exhibit introduces the teens to possible career paths ranging from designing to entrepreneurship and retail buying to sustainable fashion.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 19, 2026
Trades have become more southeasterly today as ridging aloft moves over the state, and gradually weakening southeast winds will prevail over the next couple...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for January 19, 2026
A short-lived northwest swell will peak tonight and decline Monday. This swell will produce advisory level surf across exposed north and west facing shores of...
Muʻumuʻu Month: Waipahu students curate University of Hawaiʻi fashion exhibit
The pieces on display as part of current the Historic Fashion Collection exhibit were selected by nearly 30 students at the Oʻahu high school, who could be the future of Hawaiʻi's fashion industry; curating the exhibit introduces the teens to possible career paths ranging from designing to entrepreneurship and retail buying to sustainable fashion.
Acoustic tracking of tiger sharks finds they mate during Maui’s whale season
The findings challenges the conventional understanding of tiger sharks as purely solitary animals, revealing a predictable seasonal convergence of mature males and females that coincides with the humpback whale calving season in Hawaiʻi.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for January 19, 2026
A short-lived northwest swell will peak tonight and decline Monday. This swell will produce advisory level surf across exposed north and west facing shores of...
Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi to surprise Maui keiki with dream wish reveal at Maui Ocean Center
Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i and Maui Ocean Center is bringing joy, wonder, and heartfelt celebration to the Maui community as they surprise 9-year-old Haʻikū resident Judah with the announcement of his dream wish during a special evening event tonight, Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Maui Ocean Center.
Hawaiian Music Series 2026 moves to a new location and returns to Lahaina
The Hawaiian Music Series returns to Lahaina in 2026, moving to a new location on the lawn of Waiola Church, 535 Waineʻe Street. The first free, family-friendly concert of the year kicks off Thursday, Jan. 29, from 6–7:30 p.m. at the new location, featuring acclaimed Maui musician Joshua Kahula. Free parking is available on site.
Program specialist with Maui Adult Daycare to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset
Lead Program Specialist for Maui Adult Daycare, Maria Gudoy, will be the speaker at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Gudoy will provide information regarding the plans for reinstating the daycare programs in Lahaina.


