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PGA Tour Champions tourney at Hualālai on Big Island celebrates 30 years

The tournament, now called the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai, started with 17 professionals, and this year’s pro field is at 42, including defending champion Ernie Els of South Africa.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announces lane closures this week

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no lane closures on Monday, unless otherwise permitted.

33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature begins 2026 session Wednesday

For Kauaʻi residents unable to travel to Oʻahu, floor proceedings on opening day of the State Legislature in both the House and Senate chambers will be broadcast live online.

Tiger sharks mate during Maui’s whale season, new study shows

The findings challenges the conventional understanding of tiger sharks as purely solitary animals, revealing a predictable seasonal convergence of mature males and females that coincides with the humpback whale calving season in Hawaiʻi.

Federal legislation introduced to establish new national veterans cemetery in Hawaiʻi

The only national cemetery in Hawaiʻi is running out of space, and has been functionally closed for in-ground burials since 1991 — and it is expected to stop taking cremated remains by 2036.

High surf advisory in place for areas of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

Surf heights are expected to rise to 14 to 20 feet.
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PGA Tour Champions tourney at Hualālai on Big Island celebrates 30 years

The tournament, now called the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai, started with 17 professionals, and this year’s pro field is at 42, including defending champion Ernie Els of South Africa.

33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature begins 2026 session Wednesday

For Kauaʻi residents unable to travel to Oʻahu, floor proceedings on opening day of the State Legislature in both the House and Senate chambers will be broadcast live online.

Tiger sharks mate during Maui’s whale season, new study shows

The findings challenges the conventional understanding of tiger sharks as purely solitary animals, revealing a predictable seasonal convergence of mature males and females that coincides with the humpback whale calving season in Hawaiʻi.

Federal legislation introduced to establish new national veterans cemetery in Hawaiʻi

The only national cemetery in Hawaiʻi is running out of space, and has been functionally closed for in-ground burials since 1991 — and it is expected to stop taking cremated remains by 2036.

Affordable housing remains top concern for many residents, finds annual statewide survey

The winter 2025 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives reveals 71% of residents surveyed agree the state should build more housing as quickly as possible; survey also finds 89% of respondents say military is ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ important to state’s economy.

Return of the humpback whales helps boost Maui’s recovering tourism industry

Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.

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Business Monday: The Booch Bar expands with new live music venue in downtown Hilo

Jahred Darius, a musician with PunaKat and an experienced sound engineer and talent booker, is managing the new music venue called the Rainbow Room.

Hawai‘i Primary Care Association names new CEO to strengthen healthcare access statewide

Emily Chung — who assumed her new role Jan. 5 — has more than 2 decades of public health leadership experience as well as a proven track record in advancing community well-being; she brings expertise and vision to the association’s mission.

Hawaiian Electric plans utility work this week in North Kona

The work Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be accompanied by a closure of the mauka lane of Kuakini Highway, between Ihilani Place and Ha‘awina Street.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 19, 2026

Trades have become more southeasterly today as ridging aloft moves over the state, and gradually weakening southeast winds will prevail over the next couple...

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Monday Morning MIL: King Kekaulike boys, Baldwin girls clinch soccer championships

Now, Na Ali’i are headed back to the Hele/HHSAA boys Division I state tournament as MIL champions for first time since their state title run four years ago.

Maui Weather Forecast for January 19, 2026

Southeast low level winds will bring increasing temperatures and humidity, and light showers (mainly windward and mauka) through Tuesday. A front...

Maui Songwriters Festival returns for 11th year at Kapalua

The 11th annual Maui Songwriters Festival will take place Feb. 11-14 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, featuring a lineup of country, pop and rock songwriters and performers.

Maui County Council committee to review real property tax exemption reforms

The Maui County Council’s Special Committee on Real Property Tax Reform will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers to consider legislation aimed at easing the tax burden for residents and streamlining exemption deadlines.