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Officer honored for heroic crash response — with no hesitation — that saved child’s life
Joseph Himongala, a traffic crash reconstructionist and drug recognition expert with Kaua‘i Police Department, was off duty and on his way home only a couple of days before Christmas 2025 but still responded to the scene of the crash in which the child was ejected from the vehicle and in critical condition. January 25, 2026 · 05:00am
Hawaiian Kingdom seeks to intervene in lawsuit filed against Kamehameha Schools
Goal is to protect Hawaiian law, history and future generations; the case also is now even more significant considering the recent American invasion of Venezuela, threat to invade Colombia, Cuba and...Community Several University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa programs ranked among world’s best
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Kaua‘i News
Updated leadership in Hawaiʻi House of Representatives named for 2026 state legislative session
Members of the Kaua‘i House delegation will be taking leadership roles on the House floor and in committees, including House Speaker Nadine Nakamura and Majority Floor Leader Dee Morikawa.
Cink wins his first Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai on Big Island
“I wanted to come out here this year and start hot and not work my way into the season,” said reigning Charles Schwab Cup winner and PGA TOUR Champions Player of the Year Stewart Cink after his victory in the tour’s 2026 season opener.
Hawaiian Kingdom seeks to intervene in lawsuit filed against Kamehameha Schools
Goal is to protect Hawaiian law, history and future generations; the case also is now even more significant considering the recent American invasion of Venezuela, threat to invade Colombia, Cuba and Mexico and threat to annex Greenland.
Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties advocates for 2 proven gun safety proposals
The association included in its 2026 legislative priorities proposed measures to establish statewide gun buyback programs and raise public awareness efforts along with better implementation of the state’s gun violence protective order law.
Officer honored for heroic crash response — with no hesitation — that saved child’s life
Joseph Himongala, a traffic crash reconstructionist and drug recognition expert with Kaua‘i Police Department, was off duty and on his way home only a couple of days before Christmas 2025 but still responded to the scene of the crash in which the child was ejected from the vehicle and in critical condition.
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Hawaii News
Updated leadership in Hawaiʻi House of Representatives named for 2026 state legislative session
Members of the Kaua‘i House delegation will be taking leadership roles on the House floor and in committees, including House Speaker Nadine Nakamura and Majority Floor Leader Dee Morikawa.
Cink wins his first Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai on Big Island
“I wanted to come out here this year and start hot and not work my way into the season,” said reigning Charles Schwab Cup winner and PGA TOUR Champions Player of the Year Stewart Cink after his victory in the tour’s 2026 season opener.
Hawaiian Kingdom seeks to intervene in lawsuit filed against Kamehameha Schools
Goal is to protect Hawaiian law, history and future generations; the case also is now even more significant considering the recent American invasion of Venezuela, threat to invade Colombia, Cuba and Mexico and threat to annex Greenland.
Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties advocates for 2 proven gun safety proposals
The association included in its 2026 legislative priorities proposed measures to establish statewide gun buyback programs and raise public awareness efforts along with better implementation of the state’s gun violence protective order law.
Several University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa programs ranked among world’s best
Five of the university flagship campus subject areas placed in the top 1% around the globe while another four garnered 2% honors in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.
UPDATE: Episode 41 of Big Island’s Kīlauea summit eruption ends after more than 8 hours
Small particles of volcanic glass strands called Pele’s hair and ash could be remobilized in areas downwind of the two eruptive vents at the Big Island volcano; widespread tephra fall also was reported in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and surrounding areas, including communities to the north.
Big Island News
Residents should remain vigilant, seek assistance if needed following fallout from Episode 41 of Kīlauea eruption
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense advises the public that tephra can pose a health hazard and irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system; tephra was reported to have fallen Jan. 24 in communities including Volcano Village, Mauna Loa Estates, ʻŌhiʻa Estates, Mountain View, Fern Acres, Kurtistown, ʻĀinaloa, Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches and Pāhoa.
2 proven gun safety proposals on legislative priorities list for Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties
The association included in its 2026 legislative priorities proposed measures to establish statewide gun buyback programs and raise public awareness efforts along with better implementation of the state's gun violence protective order law.
Hawaiian Kingdom enters lawsuit against Kamehameha Schools
Goal is to protect Hawaiian law, history and future generations; the case also is now even more significant considering the recent American invasion of Venezuela, threat to invade Colombia, Cuba and Mexico and threat to annex Greenland.
12 more motorists arrested for DUI from Jan. 12-18 on Big Island roads; total stands at 37 for year
Major crash numbers so far in 2026 have increased by 22.73% from the 44 within the first couple of weeks in 2025; Hawai'i Police Department Traffic Services Section discovered 54 major crashes reported already this year as of Jan. 18.
Maui News
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center announces 2026 schedule of free monthly events
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center welcomes the community to a full year of free events, offering regular opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy entertainment, cultural programming, and family activities at the center.
New Hawaiʻi directory helps residents connect with elected leaders
Pacific Resource Partnership announced the release of the 2026 edition of the Hawaiʻi Directory of Public Officials, a free comprehensive guide to help residents connect with their elected leaders and stay engaged in the legislative process.
Program offers loans to assist with building credit
The Hawaiian Council announced Thursday the launch of a new lending initiative aimed at helping residents establish credit and improve financial stability. The Koa Credit Builder Loan Program offers approved participants a $2,500 loan with a repayment term of up to 30 months. According to the organization, the program charges an interest rate of 8% […]
Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha Summit focuses on culture, place and shared kuleana
Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on ʻIanuali (January) 20–22 for the fourth annual Hawaiʻi Kuʻu Home Aloha Summit. The event was a gathering centered on culture, place and shared kuleana (responsibility) to Hawaiʻi and its future.
