Kaua‘i News No injuries reported following house fire in Kapa‘a
Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i Firefighters perform 2 separate hiker rescues on Memorial Day
Pacific Missile Range Facility Mālama ʻĀina Day empowers students with hands-on conservation learning
This year’s theme was “Planet vs. Plastics," with hands-on presentations and activities for the West Kauaʻi fourth-graders in attendance, covering various topics such as plastic waste recycling, meteorology, wildlife protection, energy conservation and more. May 27, 2026 · 05:00am
Community invited to attend Nā Ala Hele Program Plan meeting
In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i police officers recognized as Employees of the Month for investigative work in…
Hawai‘i News Kaua‘i unemployment rates for April slightly below state average
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Kaua‘i News
Pacific Missile Range Facility Mālama ʻĀina Day empowers students with hands-on conservation learning
This year’s theme was “Planet vs. Plastics,” with hands-on presentations and activities for the West Kauaʻi fourth-graders in attendance, covering various topics such as plastic waste recycling, meteorology, wildlife protection, energy conservation and more.
Community invited to attend Nā Ala Hele Program Plan meeting
In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.
Pothole repairs prompt temporary closure at Keālia Beach entrance
There will be restricted access near the lifeguard tower this week for the repair of potholes.
No injuries reported following house fire in Kapa‘a
Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $321,000.
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Hawaii News
Kaua‘i unemployment rates for April slightly below state average
In April, 671,050 persons were employed and 16,850 were unemployed, for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,900 statewide.
National foundation honors University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center scientist for life-saving research
Dr. Michele Carbone, a renowned researcher at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.
Planned Parenthood introduces advanced abortion medication access across Hawaiʻi
The program uses the medications mifepristone and misoprostol, which are commonly prescribed for medication abortions and approved for use up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
No tsunami threat to the state after 6.8 quake strikes northern Chile
A significant 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Chile’s coast. Authorities confirm there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.
Case, Tokuda introduce measure to crack down on interstate trafficking of illegal fireworks
US Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi introduced proposed legislation to crack down on illegal fireworks by allowing prosecutors to pursue money laundering charges against criminals moving illegal fireworks across state lines.
Hawai‘i-Japan Sister Summit strengthens partnerships, sets new priorities
This year’s summit, which ended last week, built on the inaugural 2023 event, inviting state and county officials, Sister Prefecture and Sister City representatives as well as experts in economic development, culture, health, security and resilience.
Big Island News
Community invited to learn more about draft Nā Ala Hele Program Plan
In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.
‘Lives are devastated’: Extent of damages from South Kona quake continue to come into focus
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports to Honolulu media outlet that it had received 143 damage reports — 34 of which were for major damage, including 5 homes destroyed — from the magnitude-6.0 earthquake that struck shortly before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22, on west side of Big Island.
Maui News
Maui Fire Department requests community input
The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety is seeking community input as a part of our Community Risk and Preparedness Initiative. This process helps create a data-driven foundation to help guide future planning, improve emergency response, and enhance community resilience across Maui.
Washington man formally charged by Information with allegedly harassing an endangered monk seal on Maui
United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, was charged by Information today, May 26, 2026, for allegedly throwing a large rock at the seal’s head, in violation of the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.
June 2 candidate filing deadline is just days away
The deadline to file as a candidate for the 2026 Elections is Tuesday, June 2, by 4:30 p.m., leaving potential candidates just 5 business days to complete the process. The Maui County Office of the County Clerk, Elections Division, strongly encourages candidates to book a filing appointment by calling 808-270-7749. Timeslots are filling quickly.
Hawai‘i State Department of Health calls attention to vaping’s impact on mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health is highlighting the growing connection between nicotine use and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and lowered self-confidence, noting that nicotine use can contribute to or intensify these symptoms over time.
