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    • Attendees of the North Shore Give Gala held Feb. 21. Photo Courtesy: Kauaʻi North Shore Community Foundation

    North Shore Give charity auction returns, raising funds for essential Kauaʻi programs

    Auction items include a trip to the Kentucky Derby, a private villa stay in the Tuscan countryside, and a red-carpet walk at the Country Music Awards.

    Business Blue Hawaiian selects Jeff Helfrick to lead company as President, CEO

    Hawai‘i News House bills create pathways to employment, ensure safety nets remain to bolster economy

    Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami announced he is running for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi with his wife, Monica, and daughter by his side at Gaylord's restaurant in LIhue on March 17, 2026. (Xiomara Yamileth/Kauaʻi Now)

    BREAKING NEWS: Term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Kawakami running for Hawaiʻi lieutenant governor

    “This race is about who we are running for — our home, our people and the future of Hawaiʻi," Derek S.K. Kawakami said during his announcement he was was running for the second-highest office in Hawaiʻi. March 17, 2026 · 12:34pm

    Water service shutdown scheduled in Līhuʻe during Fix a Leak Week

    The Department of Water is set to shut down water service at Līhuʻe Townhouse on March 18 for essential maintenance, coinciding with Fix a Leak Week, a campaign to encourage water conservation.

    Hawai‘i News Public invited to comment on the nominees for Chief Justice, circuit judge

    Kaua‘i News Police investigate a vehicle collision that closed Kūhīo Highway for two hours Monday

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    BREAKING NEWS: Term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Kawakami running for Hawaiʻi lieutenant governor

    “This race is about who we are running for — our home, our people and the future of Hawaiʻi,” Derek S.K. Kawakami said during his announcement he was was running for the second-highest office in Hawaiʻi.

    Water service shutdown scheduled in Līhuʻe during Fix a Leak Week

    The Department of Water is set to shut down water service at Līhuʻe Townhouse on March 18 for essential maintenance, coinciding with Fix a Leak Week, a campaign to encourage water conservation.

    North Shore Give charity auction returns, raising funds for essential Kauaʻi programs

    Auction items include a trip to the Kentucky Derby, a private villa stay in the Tuscan countryside, and a red-carpet walk at the Country Music Awards.

    Blue Hawaiian selects Jeff Helfrick to lead company as President, CEO

    Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is pleased to welcome industry veteran Jeff Helfrick as its new president and CEO.

    Public invited to comment on the nominees for Chief Justice, circuit judge

    Gov. Josh Green must appoint a judge from the Judicial Selection Commission’s list of nominees within 30 days, which will be followed by state Senate confirmation proceedings.

    Police investigate a vehicle collision that closed Kūhīo Highway for two hours Monday

    A collision between an electric motorcycle and a Jeep SUV on Kūhīo Highway at Kūamoʻo Road resulted in serious injuries for the 42-year-old motorcyclist.
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    House bills create pathways to employment, ensure safety nets remain to bolster economy

    Hawaiʻi’s House of Representatives has moved forward five bills that aim to bolster the economy, ensure safety nets remain in place and create pathways to employment. As these bills move to the Senate for review, they promise to significantly impact Hawaiʻi’s social safety net and labor market, fostering sustainable growth and opportunity across the state.

    Blue Hawaiian selects Jeff Helfrick to lead company as President, CEO

    Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is pleased to welcome industry veteran Jeff Helfrick as its new president and CEO.

    Public invited to comment on the nominees for Chief Justice, circuit judge

    Gov. Josh Green must appoint a judge from the Judicial Selection Commission’s list of nominees within 30 days, which will be followed by state Senate confirmation proceedings.

    What you need to know about the kona low Monday on Kaua‘i: County asks residents to submit information on damages from storm

    Residents will still need to file claims with insurance companies for residential damage and personal property losses.

    Annual scholarship to award 60 incoming Hawaiʻi college freshmen

    The 2026 Hope Scholarship awards students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and determination, with priority given to those with financial need.

    State spotlights students, educators blazing a trail in academic excellence, innovation

    Senate Education Week 2026 spotlights students, educators blazing a trail in academic excellence and innovation.

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    BREAKING NEWS: Kauaʻi Mayor Kawakami announces his run for Hawaiʻi lieutenant governor

    Term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami said that his decision to run for the second highest position in the state is rooted in a belief that government should serve residents.

    Police search for missing woman last seen in Hilo nearly 2 weeks ago

    Hawaiʻi police ask for the public’s assistance in finding 44-year-old Sarah Hurst, last seen in Hilo's Waiākea Uka area on Thursday, March 5.

    Over 3,000 Puna residents remain without power due to fallen trees, broken power lines

    Residents and businesses can report storm damage to help local officials and nonprofit partners understand the extent of damage and its impact on the community.

    Vibrant Hawaiʻi launches request for storm assistance form for Big Island residents

    Vibrant Hawaiʻi has launched an online aid request form, providing Hawaiʻi Island residents a streamlined way to report storm-related needs and access crucial recovery resources.

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    Mayor Bissen seeks $15 million in emergency funds for storm repairs

    Mayor Richard Bissen is requesting $15 million from the Maui County Council to cover emergency repairs and rising operational costs following the recent destructive Kona low storm. The Council will take up the emergency funding request during an emergency meeting at 8:45 a.m. Friday. In a letter sent Monday asking council members to hold a […]

    Maui Memorial Park and Nakamura Mortuary host hiring event March 26

    Maui Memorial Park and Nakamura Mortuary seek to fill positions for family service advisors and mortuary assistants during a hiring event from 5 to 7 p.m. March 26 at the Wailuku mortuary. The recruitment effort at 1218 Lower Main St. targets residents interested in funeral service careers. Organizers said the event includes food for those […]

    Governor receives nominees for Chief Justice and Maui court vacancy

    Gov. Josh Green has received lists of nominees from the Judicial Selection Commission to fill the Chief Justice position on the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court and a vacancy on Maui’s 2nd Circuit Court.

    Residents and businesses impacted by kona storm urged to send damage report to MEMA

    Maui Emergency Management Agency is urging residents and businesses (including commercial properties) damaged by the recent kona storm to submit damage reports to the emergency management agency.