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UPDATE: Road closure scheduled for Pe‘e Road in Po‘ipū delayed because of severe weather

The road closure and related ongoing construction project — which was also delayed — now are slated to continue April 13-17, weather permitting.

Storm prompts delay of final Kauaʻi water rate community meeting

Kauaʻi’s community meeting on the proposed water rate increase, originally canceled due to severe weather, has been rescheduled for April 15.

Merrie Monarch group contest begins with plenty of powerful moments during beloved hula kahiko night

Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.

Saturday Kaua‘i severe weather updates: Flood watch extended for all islands

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu say a disturbance approaching from the northwest is expected to renew deep tropical moisture across all Hawaiian Islands beginning late tonight; given saturated soils and elevated stream levels following recent heavy rainfall, flooding could redevelop quickly.

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority accepting funding proposals for festivals, experiences, events

Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.

16 lane closures scheduled during week of April 11-17 on Kaua‘i state roadways

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Merrie Monarch group contest begins with plenty of powerful moments during beloved hula kahiko night

Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.

Saturday Kaua‘i severe weather updates: Flood watch extended for all islands

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu say a disturbance approaching from the northwest is expected to renew deep tropical moisture across all Hawaiian Islands beginning late tonight; given saturated soils and elevated stream levels following recent heavy rainfall, flooding could redevelop quickly.

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority accepting funding proposals for festivals, experiences, events

Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.

Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from past episodic eruptions of Big Island’s Kīlauea

A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.

Despite bad weather Friday, Hawaiʻi State Legislature is open for key deadline for bills

Due to the severe weather occurring Friday on Oʻahu, members of the public are encouraged to virtually view floor sessions and committee hearings of the State Legislature.

Kaua‘i dancer places 4th runner-up in Miss Aloha Hula during Merrie Monarch Festival

The hula competition in Hilo continues on Friday with group performances by 19 hālau with kahiko. The competition will culminate on Saturday with ‘auana performances.

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Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority accepting proposals for events, festivals, experiences

Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.

Tree trimming, maintenance scheduled throughout Lili‘uokalani Gardens in Hilo

The work, which begins April 13, is part of a comprehensive tree maintenance project throughout the 24-acre park in Hawai‘i County.

Big Island Saturday severe weather updates: Flood advisory canceled shortly before set to expire

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu canceled the advisory just 17 minutes early; radar shows heavy rain has diminished and flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

‘It’s a revival’: Merrie Monarch group contest begins with beloved hula kahiko night

Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.

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Maui hālau share ancient hula on kahiko night of 2026 Merrie Monarch

Kahiko night at the Merrie Monarch Festival featured hula in the ancient style with 29 groups performing Friday night in the annual competition in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. The festival continues tonight with ʻauana or modern hula, followed by results from the 63rd event.

UH Giving Day encourages community to come together in support of students, programs

Gifts of any size given Wednesday, Dec. 8, directly remove financial barriers for students, expand hands-on learning and advance research addressing Hawaiʻi’s most pressing needs, from health care and education to environmental stewardship.

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill three primary and four alternate seats on its advisory council. Applications are due by 5 p.m. HST on May 18, 2026.

$7 a gallon: Hawai‘i gas prices continue ‘unprecedented’ climb amid war in Iran

Hawai'i gas prices reached a record high this week, and Moloka'i saw some of the highest rates, recently surpassing $7 a gallon in what some say is a first in their lifetime.