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$46 million in federal funds for Native Hawaiian Education Program will be extended another year

Extension guarantees more than 60 Native Hawaiian Education Program early childhood education grant recipients throughout the state fully funded for at least another year.

Lost hiker found on trail in Kōke‘e State Park

The hiker, a Kaua’i resident, was reported overdue shortly after 11:25 a.m. on June 4.

Loose mixed waste now accepted at Kapa‘a Refuse Transfer Station

Loose mixed waste items are limited to 3 feet in any dimension.

Office of Economic Development continues to provide small business energy efficiency grants

“Reducing energy use benefits individual businesses and strengthens our community as a whole as we reduce our reliance on the electrical grid,” said Kauaʻi County Office of Economic Development Director Nalani Bru.

YWCA Kauaʻi launches LGBTQIA2S+ support group as Pride Month events continue

Celebrate Kauaʻi’s vibrant Pride Month with the launch of two new initiatives to strengthen and support the island’s LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Volcano Watch: ‘Stick Season’ in Hawaiʻi? What happened to the leaves around summit of Kīlauea on Big Island?

Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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$46 million in federal funds for Native Hawaiian Education Program will be extended another year

Extension guarantees more than 60 Native Hawaiian Education Program early childhood education grant recipients throughout the state fully funded for at least another year.

Volcano Watch: ‘Stick Season’ in Hawaiʻi? What happened to the leaves around summit of Kīlauea on Big Island?

Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.

Wanted: Visionary leader to fuel Hawaiʻi’s workforce future

University of Hawaiʻi seeks person to fill newly created position of associate vice president for workforce development, serving as primary architect for cohesive workforce strategy throughout all 10 of its campuses.

Resolution introduced by Tokuda marking 120th anniversary of first Filipino immigrants arriving in Hawai‘i

The resolution honors pioneering plantation workers, known as Sakadas, whose sacrifice, resilience and labor leadership transformed economy and culture of the islands.

Schatz to host statewide telephone town hall

Those who register to participate will receive a call to join the discussion once the town hall begins at noon June 11.

Vehicle runs over 2 endangered nēnē on Big Island, leaving both dead

The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources said no citations have been issued at this time over the deaths of two state birds with the incident still under investigation.

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Hawaiʻi to expand mental health, substance use treatment services through Medicaid program

Hawaiʻi joins nine other states in a Medicaid-funded program that enhances mental health, substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.

Volcano Watch: ‘Stick Season’ in Hawaiʻi? What happened to the leaves around summit of Kīlauea?

Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.

$1.35 billion operating and capital budgets for Hawai‘i County pass final reading with amendments

The operating budget and new tax rates for Hawai‘i County will go into effect on July 1, 2026.

Hakalau Stream Bridge project for lead remediation underway

The work on the project will run Mondays through Fridays, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an expected completion date of Aug. 27.

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Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset awards five $2500 “Go for the Green” scholarships

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset announced the recipients of five “Go for the Green” $2,500 scholarships. These scholarships were offered to select high school graduates who reside in West Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi or Hāna. The applicants must be attending an accredited college and be pursuing a field of study that will benefit the environment and/or the community.

County Agriculture Department workshops will help prep for grant application period June 22-July 22

The County of Maui Department of Agriculture encourages nonprofits and for-profit businesses to attend free workshops that will help them prepare for the Fiscal Year 2027 grant application period. Grant applications will be received starting June 22 until 4:30 p.m. July 22, 2026.

Hale Makua receives recognition for participation in post-acute care initiative for stroke patients

Hale Makua has received recognition for its participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative to enhance guideline-based care for stroke patients, ultimately improving and prolonging lives. Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the US and approximately 800,000 people each year experience a new or recurrent stroke, […]

Mokuʻula in focus: Input sought on master plan for Lahaina Royal Complex, building a ‘living framework’

The completion of a master plan does not translate to immediate construction, but rather establishes a "living framework" for subsequent environmental reviews, historic reviews, permitting and multi-phase implementation over generations.