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Diplomats experience Mauna Kea on Big Island through science, culture

The visit, coordinated through the U.S. Department of Defense’s annual Defense Attaché Orientation Program, gave the 50-some diplomats a chance to learn how University of Hawaiʻi researchers and international partners help drive some of the world’s most important astronomical discoveries.

Annual rainbow trout season opens in late June at Kōkeʻe

There will be no lottery this year; anglers can fish from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from June 20 through Sept. 30 in the public fishing area; you must have a valid Hawai‘i freshwater game-fishing license, which can be purchased now online.

Schatz co-introduces bipartisan legislation to help bring more doctors, surgeons to Hawai‘i

The need for general surgeons is especially high in rural and other underserved communities; there is a 14% shortage of surgeons in Hawai‘i overall, with Hawai‘i Island alone at a 40% shortage, forcing many residents to travel off-island to receive care they need.

Draft Statewide Long-Range Land Transportation Plan now available online

Public comment sought on draft state plan and Kauaʻi regional plan; plans provide comprehensive framework to guide transportation investment, policy and decision-making.

Kauaʻi among National Geographic’s 15 best places in the world for food right now

It’s not just any Hawaiian food that got the Garden Isle — along with Oʻahu and Maui — on this list, it was saimin, and Hamura Saimin in Līhuʻe is a perfect place to get your hands on a bowl of the piping hot, slightly salty noodle soup.

Number, percent of births to unmarried women varied by geography in 2023

U.S. Census Bureau also reports fewer women in the same category gave birth during the past decade.
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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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Diplomats experience Mauna Kea on Big Island through science, culture

The visit, coordinated through the U.S. Department of Defense’s annual Defense Attaché Orientation Program, gave the 50-some diplomats a chance to learn how University of Hawaiʻi researchers and international partners help drive some of the world’s most important astronomical discoveries.

Schatz co-introduces bipartisan legislation to help bring more doctors, surgeons to Hawai‘i

The need for general surgeons is especially high in rural and other underserved communities; there is a 14% shortage of surgeons in Hawai‘i overall, with Hawai‘i Island alone at a 40% shortage, forcing many residents to travel off-island to receive care they need.

Draft Statewide Long-Range Land Transportation Plan now available online

Public comment sought on draft state plan and Kauaʻi regional plan; plans provide comprehensive framework to guide transportation investment, policy and decision-making.

Kauaʻi among National Geographic’s 15 best places in the world for food right now

It’s not just any Hawaiian food that got the Garden Isle — along with Oʻahu and Maui — on this list, it was saimin, and Hamura Saimin in Līhuʻe is a perfect place to get your hands on a bowl of the piping hot, slightly salty noodle soup.

Federal jury convicts Kaua‘i man on child pornography charges following 4-day trial

The 40-year-old remains in police custody pending his sentencing hearing scheduled for Sept. 3.

Researchers advance blood test for aggressive form of breast cancer

A multi-university team — including University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center — developed a simpler way to find and track inflammatory breast cancer.

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High surf advisory issued for east-facing shores of the Hawaiian Islands

The National Weather Service anticipates surf to reach heights of 7 to 10 feet.

‘Glimpse the deeper currents that shape a life’: Beloved Kona professor shares lifetime of adventures in new book

After decades of sharing them with students, friends and the community, Richard Stevens finally puts his stories of adventure, hardship, discovery, resilience and people and places that shaped his life into 'Storyland,' available now on Amazon.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 22-28: Graduation Celebration Concert, Lord of the Juggling Rings, Tropicaliente 4, free climbing day and more

This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, with Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, and the Big Island, especially Puna, has plenty to do for revelers looking to celebrate during the long holiday break.

National Geographic includes Kauaʻi among its 15 best places in the world for food right now

It's not just any Hawaiian food that got the Garden Isle — along with Oʻahu and Maui — on this list, it was saimin, and Hamura Saimin in Līhuʻe is a perfect place to get your hands on a bowl of the piping hot, slightly salty noodle soup.

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Schatz joins in introducing legislation to help with Hawaiʻi’s doctor shortage

The need for general surgeons is especially high in rural and other under-served communities. In Hawai‘i, there is a 14% shortage in surgeons for the state overall. And on Hawai‘i Island, they have a 40% shortage, forcing many to travel off island to receive the care that they need.

Community meeting focused on Lahaina coastal and resilience, May 27

A Lahaina Community Sharing Session focused on coastal ecosystem recovery following the August 2023 Lahaina wildfires is set for Wednesday May 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.

Maui Weather Forecast for May 21, 2026

Trade winds will steadily strengthen today and a wind advisory remains in effect for areas of Maui County and Big Island through tonight. Passing showers will...

Maui Council panel OKs $240K in additional legal fees for wildfire litigation

The Maui County Council's Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize an additional $240,000 in legal fees for Los Angeles-based special counsel Meyers Nave, bringing the firm's total authorized compensation to $740,000 for work tied to litigation arising from the August 2023 Lahaina wildfires.