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BREAKING NEWS: Police Commission officially appoints Rudy Tai as Kaua‘i police chief
The new chief was born and raised on Oʻahu, served 35 years with the San Diego Police Department and will start March 9 on Kauaʻi. February 03, 2026 · 12:46pm
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority to share draft destination management action plans
The state agency hosted more than 30 in-person and online community listening sessions from September to December 2025 throughout the Hawaiian Islands, allowing residents to share ideas for tourism...Kauai News U.S. Sen. Mazie co-introduces resolution protecting abortion access for veterans
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Kaua‘i News
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa brings cutting-edge research to state lawmakers
The fourth annual Research Day allowed about 100 undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, faculty and staff to share their work with state legislators through informational displays, demonstrations and interactive activities.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority to share draft destination management action plans
The state agency hosted more than 30 in-person and online community listening sessions from September to December 2025 throughout the Hawaiian Islands, allowing residents to share ideas for tourism that preserve cultural, historic and environmental resources, while supporting community well-being, ensuring alignment with each island’s unique identity and values.
Kawakami returns from U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C.
From Jan. 27-30, Kawakami joined mayors from across the country to collaborate on shared challenges and national priorities impacting local communities.
U.S. Sen. Mazie co-introduces resolution protecting abortion access for veterans
Fifteen U.S. senators are trying to overturn a federal rule that ends abortion counseling and abortion care for veterans, including in cases of rape or when a pregnancy threatens the health of the veteran.
BREAKING NEWS: Police Commission officially appoints Rudy Tai as Kaua‘i police chief
The new chief was born and raised on Oʻahu, served 35 years with the San Diego Police Department and will start March 9 on Kauaʻi.
With $130M in new ‘green fees’ expected, Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs
The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.
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Hawaii News
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa brings cutting-edge research to state lawmakers
The fourth annual Research Day allowed about 100 undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, faculty and staff to share their work with state legislators through informational displays, demonstrations and interactive activities.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority to share draft destination management action plans
The state agency hosted more than 30 in-person and online community listening sessions from September to December 2025 throughout the Hawaiian Islands, allowing residents to share ideas for tourism that preserve cultural, historic and environmental resources, while supporting community well-being, ensuring alignment with each island’s unique identity and values.
Kawakami returns from U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C.
From Jan. 27-30, Kawakami joined mayors from across the country to collaborate on shared challenges and national priorities impacting local communities.
With $130M in new ‘green fees’ expected, Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs
The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi to launch statewide pre-eviction mediation program this week
New 2-year pilot program requires mediation before non-payment of rent eviction filings.
Two victims of former Pueo Poi Factory structure fire identified
72-year-old Antoinette Amii and a 56-year-old Neilla Lee, who were tenants of the former factory building that was converted into an apartment building, died in the November 2025 blaze.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for February 04, 2026
An extra-large, medium- to long-period northwest (310-320 degree) swell is continuing to move through the islands, resulting in warning level surf along...
Hospice Maui Announces Bereavement Class: ‘The Art of Transforming Grief’
Hospice Maui invites community members living with grief to participate in The Art of Transforming Grief, a multi-week bereavement class beginning Feb. 19, 2026. Designed for individuals experiencing grief from past or present losses, the class offers a supportive environment to explore loss through reflection, creativity, and shared experience.
DCCA warning: Beware of scam phone calls targeting medical professionals
Reports have surfaced of individuals pretending to be government officials contacting licensees, falsely claiming an investigation is being conducted into their professional license.
High Surf Warning as surf builds to 45 feet along north facing shores
A High Surf Warning is in effect for the north and west facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and Molokaʻi; the north facing shores of Maui; and the west facing shores of the Big Island. A High Surf Advisory is also in effect for the north facing shores of the Big Island.
