Hawai‘i News State sells $1.94 billion of bonds for infrastructure investment
Hawai‘i News Hawai‘i Department of Health looking for teens to participate in upcoming survey
Chef Emeril Lagasse among celebrity judges at 2026 Kauaʻi Poke Fest
James Beard Award-winning Chef Sam Choy will host the event, two-time "Top Chef" finalist Chef Sheldon Simeon and acclaimed Las Vegas culinarian Chef Ronnie Rainwater also serving as judges. May 08, 2026 · 05:00am
Trailer guidelines change at County Refuse Transfer Stations beginning today
Kauaʻi County Solid Waste Division has lifted trailer size restrictions at refuse transfer stations and is now allowing trailers up to a three-quarter-ton capacity.Hawai‘i News Lōkahi Play Along celebrates student songwriters, music educators across Hawaiʻi
Hawai‘i News Globally known humpback whale ‘Big Mama’ back in Salish Sea after winter in…
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Kaua‘i News
Trailer guidelines change at County Refuse Transfer Stations beginning Friday
Kauaʻi County Solid Waste Division has lifted trailer size restrictions at refuse transfer stations and is now allowing trailers up to a three-quarter-ton capacity.
Hawai‘i Department of Health looking for teens to participate in upcoming survey
Information collected will be used to improve health programs and services for Hawai‘i’s youth.
Chef Emeril Lagasse among celebrity judges at 2026 Kauaʻi Poke Fest
James Beard Award-winning Chef Sam Choy will host the event, two-time “Top Chef” finalist Chef Sheldon Simeon and acclaimed Las Vegas culinarian Chef Ronnie Rainwater also serving as judges.
Hawaiʻi State Legislature passes Artificial Intelligence safety act
The landmark legislation would establish some of the nation’s first consumer protections and transparency requirements for conversational artificial intelligence services, particularly for minors and individuals seeking mental health or crisis support.
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Hawaii News
State sells $1.94 billion of bonds for infrastructure investment
The sale will support critical investments in schools, transportation systems, public facilities, and infrastructure.
Hawai‘i Department of Health looking for teens to participate in upcoming survey
Information collected will be used to improve health programs and services for Hawai‘i’s youth.
Hawaiʻi State Legislature passes Artificial Intelligence safety act
The landmark legislation would establish some of the nation’s first consumer protections and transparency requirements for conversational artificial intelligence services, particularly for minors and individuals seeking mental health or crisis support.
Lōkahi Play Along celebrates student songwriters, music educators across Hawaiʻi
Students showcased their musical talents alongside artists and music education champions Paula Fuga, Honoka Katayama, Jody Kamisato, Bryan Tolentino and Abe Lagrimas Jr.
Globally known humpback whale ‘Big Mama’ back in Salish Sea after winter in Hawaiʻi
The Pacific Whale Watch Association said iconic humpback whale BCY0324 known as “Big Mama” has safely returned to local waters after her winter migration in Hawaiʻi.
State investigates rock thrown at Hawaiian monk seal on Maui, breaches of seal resting areas
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is investigating social media postings on Instagram that appear to show an adult male throwing an object toward a monk seal while it was swimming in the water off the Lahaina shoreline.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi police investigate two-car collision that resulted in third traffic fatality this week
Officers responded to a two-car collision on Highway 11 between Keaʻau and Hilo that claimed the life of one Puna woman.
State sells bonds to support investments in schools, transportation systems, facilities
The Hawaiʻi Department of Budget and Finance sold $1.94 billion of bonds for infrastructure investment.
Flags order to half-staff in honor of late former Big Island senator
The flags will be lowered from sunrise on Saturday, May 9, through sunset on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Second annual Lōkahi Play Along celebrates student songwriters and music educators
Students from across Hawaiʻi showcased their musical talents at the Lōkahi Play Along on May 2 alongside artists and music education champions Paula Fuga, Honoka Katayama, Jody Kamisato, Bryan Tolentino and Abe Lagrimas Jr.
Maui News
Attorney General provides regularly scheduled update on public corruption investigation
The Department of the Attorney General provided a regular biweekly update on Friday regarding the ongoing criminal investigation into the previously federally disclosed transfer of approximately $35,000 in funds.
Schatz calls on NOAA to strengthen public education efforts to protect Hawaiian monk seals following Lahaina incident
Following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attack on a Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, called on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to step up efforts to better educate the public on the need to protect Hawaiian monk seals, one of the most endangered seal species in the world.
Case announces winners of his 2026 Congressional Art Competition
US Rep. Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) today announced the winners of his 2026 Congressional Art Competition at Bishop Museum, where entries were on public display. Seventeen art pieces were entered this year from seven schools throughout his district.
