Kauai News Update: High surf advisory through Saturday for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau shores
Community University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine awarded $1.1M from American…
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. January 17, 2026 · 05:00am
New King Kaumualiʻi Elementary pre-K further strengthens Kauaʻi access to early learning
Five of the island’s nine public elementary schools now offer pre-kindergarten education opportunities; Hawai'i Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Hawai'i Senate President Ronald Kouchi, who represents Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, paid a recent visit to the new King Kaumualiʻi Elementary classroom.Community Kaua‘i County offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Community Office of Hawaiian Affairs offers scholarships for Kūlana ʻĀina Culinary program
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Kaua‘i News
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.
New King Kaumualiʻi Elementary pre-K further strengthens Kauaʻi access to early learning
Five of the island’s nine public elementary schools now offer pre-kindergarten education opportunities; Hawai’i Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Hawai’i Senate President Ronald Kouchi, who represents Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, paid a recent visit to the new King Kaumualiʻi Elementary classroom.
Traffic delays expected in Līhuʻe next week for geotechnical work
From January 20–23, motorists in Līhuʻe should prepare for daytime traffic delays caused by single-lane closures.
Update: High surf advisory through Saturday for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau shores
Surf heights are forecast for 12 to 16 feet on Saturday for north shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi and Maui.
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Hawaii News
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.
New King Kaumualiʻi Elementary pre-K further strengthens Kauaʻi access to early learning
Five of the island’s nine public elementary schools now offer pre-kindergarten education opportunities; Hawai’i Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Hawai’i Senate President Ronald Kouchi, who represents Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, paid a recent visit to the new King Kaumualiʻi Elementary classroom.
Traffic delays expected in Līhuʻe next week for geotechnical work
From January 20–23, motorists in Līhuʻe should prepare for daytime traffic delays caused by single-lane closures.
University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine awarded $1.1M from American Medical Association
The medical school was one of 11 teams selected to receive funding from the association’s Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Precision Education Grant Program.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs offers scholarships for Kūlana ʻĀina Culinary program
The office and its partners Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America are supporting Native Hawaiian culinary professionals by offering the 5-day intensive program at Kapiʻolani Community College in Honolulu and assistance to attend.
Union reports Kaiser Permanente staff across Hawaiʻi, California may strike amid stalled contract negotiations
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare professionals across Hawaiʻi have announced a potential strike starting Jan. 26, citing insufficient staffing and stalled contract negotiations.
Big Island News
Enhanced DUI enforcement continues as crashes rise on Hawai‘i Island
During the first two weeks of 2026, Hawaiʻi Island police intensified their crackdown on impaired driving, arresting 25 drivers for DUI.
Free tribute concert for Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir set for Sunday at Rainbow Room in Hilo
The free show features the band PunaKat, which will be joined by Steve Fundy of Uncle Charlie, and there will be a special "Grateful Grill" menu.
Calling all Hawai‘i high school seniors: Applications now open for travel industry scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to five incoming University of Hawai‘i freshmen this year, majoring in travel industry management.
Hawaiʻi House Majority outlines top priorities for 2026 state 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.
Maui News
Shoreline coconut trees at Baldwin Beach Park removed due to decline from coastal erosion, salt water
Eighteen of approximately 70 coconut trees at Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia were removed this past week after coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion caused the gradual decline and death of the trees closest to the shoreline, according to the County of Maui arborist and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
$8 million released for Lahaina Harbor wharf reconstruction
State officials have released $8 million in capital improvement program funds to reconstruct the outer marginal wharf at the Lahaina Small Boat Harbor. State Sen. Angus McKelvey announced the release Friday. McKelvey represents West Maui, Māʻalaea, Waikapū and South Maui. “I want to thank the governor for his expedient release of these funds,” McKelvey said. […]
Drain line replacement work to begin on Honoapiʻilani Highway
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is advising highway users that work will begin next week to replace a drain line underneath Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30).
Kaiser Permanente touts ‘historic’ wage offer, responds to open-ended strike notice
Following a strike notice issued by the union representing health care professionals in Hawaiʻi and California, Kaiser Permanente management has released a statement outlining what it calls the "strongest compensation package" in its bargaining history.
