Community New book glimpses deeper currents that shape life through Big Island professor’s…
Community REMINDER: US Postal Service closed May 25 in observance of Memorial Day
Potentially ‘very busy’ Central Pacific hurricane season with 5 to 13 tropical cyclones predicted
An average season for the region sees only 4 to 5 tropical cyclones — which include tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes, so officials urge everyone to be prepared. May 21, 2026 · 05:18pm
Accessibility improvement project at Līhuʻe Airport to begin May 26
Līhuʻe Airport's pedestrian safety and accessibility improvements are set to begin on May 26, bringing significant upgrades to crosswalks and traffic signals.Business State briefs for May 21: Search begins, new executive, another Zippy’s and…
Hawai‘i News High surf advisory issued for east-facing shores of the Hawaiian Islands
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Diplomats experience Mauna Kea on Big Island through science, culture
Annual rainbow trout season opens in late June at Kōkeʻe
Schatz co-introduces bipartisan legislation to help bring more doctors, surgeons to…
Draft Statewide Long-Range Land Transportation Plan now available online
Kauaʻi among National Geographic’s 15 best places in the world for food right now
Surfrider water testing shows high fecal bacteria concentrations islandwide
Number, percent of births to unmarried women varied by geography in 2023
Real Property Collections office to be temporarily closed morning of May 21
Researchers advance blood test for aggressive form of breast cancer
Kauaʻi judge keeps development ban in place at former Princeville golf course
Trash pickup delayed in parts of Kauaʻi due to staffing shortages
More than $322K in federal grant funds secured by state, University of Hawaiʻi for plant…
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2026 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Coaches Hawaiian Islands Tour underway
State announces Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit convenes June
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Accessibility improvement project at Līhuʻe Airport to begin May 26
Līhuʻe Airport’s pedestrian safety and accessibility improvements are set to begin on May 26, bringing significant upgrades to crosswalks and traffic signals.
Potentially ‘very busy’ Central Pacific hurricane season with 5 to 13 tropical cyclones predicted
An average season for the region sees only 4 to 5 tropical cyclones — which include tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes, so officials urge everyone to be prepared.
New book glimpses deeper currents that shape life through Big Island professor’s lifetime of adventures
After decades of sharing them with students, friends and the community, Richard Stevens finally puts his stories of adventure, hardship, discovery, resilience and people and places that shaped his life into ‘Storyland,’ available now on Amazon.
REMINDER: US Postal Service closed May 25 in observance of Memorial Day
Customers can still access many services during the holiday closure by visiting the USPS website or self-service kiosks available in many retail lobbies throughout the nation.
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Hawaii News
Potentially ‘very busy’ Central Pacific hurricane season with 5 to 13 tropical cyclones predicted
An average season for the region sees only 4 to 5 tropical cyclones — which include tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes, so officials urge everyone to be prepared.
New book glimpses deeper currents that shape life through Big Island professor’s lifetime of adventures
After decades of sharing them with students, friends and the community, Richard Stevens finally puts his stories of adventure, hardship, discovery, resilience and people and places that shaped his life into ‘Storyland,’ available now on Amazon.
State briefs for May 21: Search begins, new executive, another Zippy’s and supporting recovery
A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.
High surf advisory issued for east-facing shores of the Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service anticipates surf to reach heights of 7 to 10 feet.
Diplomats experience Mauna Kea on Big Island through science, culture
The visit, coordinated through the U.S. Department of Defense’s annual Defense Attaché Orientation Program, gave the 50-some diplomats a chance to learn how University of Hawaiʻi researchers and international partners help drive some of the world’s most important astronomical discoveries.
Schatz co-introduces bipartisan legislation to help bring more doctors, surgeons to Hawai‘i
The need for general surgeons is especially high in rural and other underserved communities; there is a 14% shortage of surgeons in Hawai‘i overall, with Hawai‘i Island alone at a 40% shortage, forcing many residents to travel off-island to receive care they need.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi County property tax rates set for upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year
The operating and capital budgets for the next fiscal year for Hawai‘i County will have their second and final readings in June.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 22, 2026
Breezy to locally windy trades will weaken slightly Friday into Monday and will then hold at moderate strengthen through the remainder of the week. Showers will...
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for May 22, 2026
A high surf advisory (HSA) remains in effect for all east facing shores through Friday afternoon due to strong trade wind swell holding into the weekend. Winds...
Gov. Green signs bills to strengthen and protect essential public services
Gov. Josh Green signed four measures into law today to strengthen public services, support working families and improve government operations across Hawaiʻi. Together, he said, these bills reflect the state’s commitment to responsive governance and prioritizing the well-being of local communities.
Storm repair work temporarily paused on section of South Kīhei Road; Daytime closures resume May 28
Storm repair work is temporarily paused on South Kīhei Road between Ohukai Road and Kūlanihākoʻi Street pending the delivery of materials, according to the County of Maui Department of Public Works Highways Division.
Axis deer impact survey is open through June 30
The abundance of axis deer on Maui Nui continues to cause environmental, safety and economic challenges for its residents. The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is asking residents of Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i to participate in a short survey describing how axis deer are impacting their lives.
