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Wrong Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, card might have been sent to about 800 households

Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services says its electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, vendor Fidelity Information Services sent some beneficiaries SUN Bucks card instead of regular Kōkua card.

Reported strong shaking from magnitude-6.0 quake on Big Island could have caused some damage

The temblor at 9:46 p.m. Friday, May 22, was felt as far away as Kauaʻi; Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense said there were reports of landslides along Highway 11 from Captain Cook to Ocean View following the quake in West Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Green announces appointments to state boards and commissions

Gov. Josh Green made appointments to the Land Use Commission, Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority Board and Board of Education.

Volcano Watch: Kīlauea all tied up at 47 episodes

Episode 47 of lava fountaining during the ongoing episodic summit eruption of the Big Island volcano tied the 1983-86 initial phase of the Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption on Kīlauea, which had a total of 47 events, for the most fountaining episodes ever recorded — so far — at the volcano; so how do these historic eruptions compare?

Kauaʻi County and Iwaki City, Japan, celebrate 35 years of friendship, decade as official partners

The friendship between Kauaʻi and Iwaki City began in 1991, and has strengthened due to hardships that included Hurricane Iniki and the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Kilohana Lighting named finalist in US Showroom of Year competition

Kaua’i-based, woman-owned lighting showroom honored by Dallas Market Center as being among North America’s best.
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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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Wrong Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, card might have been sent to about 800 households

Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services says its electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, vendor Fidelity Information Services sent some beneficiaries SUN Bucks card instead of regular Kōkua card.

Reported strong shaking from magnitude-6.0 quake on Big Island could have caused some damage

The temblor at 9:46 p.m. Friday, May 22, was felt as far away as Kauaʻi; Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense said there were reports of landslides along Highway 11 from Captain Cook to Ocean View following the quake in West Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Green announces appointments to state boards and commissions

Gov. Josh Green made appointments to the Land Use Commission, Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority Board and Board of Education.

Volcano Watch: Kīlauea all tied up at 47 episodes

Episode 47 of lava fountaining during the ongoing episodic summit eruption of the Big Island volcano tied the 1983-86 initial phase of the Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption on Kīlauea, which had a total of 47 events, for the most fountaining episodes ever recorded — so far — at the volcano; so how do these historic eruptions compare?

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.

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Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawai‘i honors 4 Hawai‘i Police Department officers

Calvin Furtado was named January Officer of the Month, Josiah Loving and Victor McLellan were named February Officers of the Month and Jared-Taylor Makaweo-Quihano was honored as March Officer of the Month; all demonstrated distinguished police work, outstanding investigative work and decisive action.

AVOID portions of 2 West Hawaiʻi roadways because of landslides caused by large earthquake

Both lanes of Nāpōʻopoʻo Road, between the 10-mile marker and Middle Keʻei Road, are closed and motorists should drive with caution on Highway 11 between Rabbit Hill Road and Manuka State Park as crews clean up large rocks and debris in both areas.

Some damage possible from strong to very strong shaking reported from magnitude-6.0 quake

Fallen large rocks and debris on portions of two West Hawaiʻi roadways result in police advising public to avoid those routes while crews clean up the landslides caused by strong temblor Friday night, May 22, south of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo.

About 800 households might have received wrong Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, card

Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services says its electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, vendor Fidelity Information Services sent some beneficiaries SUN Bucks card instead of regular Kōkua card.

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6.0 earthquake off Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 6.0 (preliminary magnitude 5.9) earthquake that occurred 12 km S of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, on Hawaiʻi Island. The location is on the western flank of Maunaloa.

Maui Surf Forecast for May 23, 2026

A High Surf Advisory (HSA) for all east facing shores has been cancelled. Near shore observations show surf heights have dropped below advisory levels...

Vegetation fire NW of Ōmaʻopio Road and Kula Hwy in Kula

All areas that were previously under advisories due to a brush fire in Kula, have since returned to normal status. The fire was reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, northwest of Ōmaʻopio Road and Kula Highway. Emergency crews utilized at least one air asset to respond to the blaze. Further details are pending release.

HECO: Customers in wildfire risk areas of Ōmaʻopio and Pūlehu on Maui urged to remain vigilant

Hawaiian Electric continues to closely monitor high winds and humidity levels in the Kawaihae and Waikoloa areas on Hawai‘i Island, as well as in West Maui and parts of Ōmaʻopio and Pūlehu in Kahului. If necessary, the company may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff program within the next 24 hours and proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk.