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Water system upgrade work scheduled near Līhu‘e Airport

The purpose of the water service shutdown is for the Ahukini Makai subdivision project.

Nightly closure at intersection of Nāwiliwili Road and Kukui Grove Street rescheduled

Originally slated for Feb. 8-13, the project was delayed because of severe weather; the closure is necessary for crews to do an underground survey of utility infrastructure for future sewer and water installation at the intersection.

Big Island girl who played Lilo in live action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ lands another starring role

Maia Kealoha of Kona will play Alma in ‘Nutmeg & Mistletoe’ to be released this coming holiday season, bringing Christmas joy back with the help of two bumbling North Pole elves undercover as humans.

Volcano Watch: Handling the pressure; what gases trapped inside crystals tell us

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island.

University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover marine creatures bending laws of evolution

A group of colorful hexacorals known as “zoantharians” remain virtually identical throughout the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans.

Andy Irons Foundation announces scholarship in honor of 3-time world champion surfer from Kaua‘i

Deadline to submit completed applications and supporting documents is April 30; students with a home address on Kaua‘i, are accepted to or attending post-secondary education and have a 3.0 grade-point average are encouraged to apply.
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Another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films

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Big Island girl who played Lilo in live action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ lands another starring role

Maia Kealoha of Kona will play Alma in ‘Nutmeg & Mistletoe’ to be released this coming holiday season, bringing Christmas joy back with the help of two bumbling North Pole elves undercover as humans.

Volcano Watch: Handling the pressure; what gases trapped inside crystals tell us

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists use tiny features within crystals in erupted lava to answer big questions about the underlying plumbing system at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island.

University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover marine creatures bending laws of evolution

A group of colorful hexacorals known as “zoantharians” remain virtually identical throughout the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans.

Maui County to lead case management program for disaster survivors

Gov. Josh Green has extended the Disaster Case Management Program to continue support for over 6,800 Maui wildfire survivors with FEMA-funded resources.

Get funding for backyard gardens, aviaries, more through Micro-Grant Food Security Grant Program

Papakōlea Community Development Corporation is awarding $5,000 micro-grants for individuals and $10,000 grants to organizations.

Hirono, colleagues introduce measure aimed at rebuilding public schools nationwide

The Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 is a bicameral bill targeting $130 billion in new federal infrastructure funding.

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Free 1-on-1 tech assistance available at Hawaiʻi’s public libraries

Digital Navigators are available by appointment at all 50 public libraries throughout the state, offering free, personalized help with everyday technology needs to make it less stressful and more accessible.

Hawaiʻi District Land Office implements ‘Paʻahana Wednesdays’

The office — which is a part of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Land Division — will be closed to the public on Wednesdays. Staff will not accept meetings, phone calls or in-person visits and will not return emails.

Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library to host Engineering Bash in Waimea

Meet the Big Island’s most talented students, professional engineers and community experts while you discover the amazing world of engineering at the Waimea library.

Big Island girl lands another starring role in upcoming Christmas comedy ‘Nutmeg & Mistletoe’

Maia Kealoha of Kona, who made her acting and film debut in May 2025 as Lilo in Disney's live action adaptation of 'Lilo & Stitch,' will play Alma in the new film to be released this coming holiday season, bringing Christmas joy back with the help of two bumbling North Pole elves undercover as humans.

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Aloha United Way’s 211 Annual Report reveals rising housing and food needs across Hawaiʻi

Aloha United Way's 211 Statewide Helpline handled 99,576 contacts, including calls, texts, and online requests, marking the highest volume since 2021, when communities were still facing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi is opening doors for local students to explore careers in health care

Kaiser Permanente reports these initiatives represent an investment in the community, offering students from intermediate school to college the chance to gain real-world experience, earn college credit, and explore their passions right here on Maui.

Community invited to Council Member Batangan’s Feb. 27 Kahului town hall

Council Member Kauanoe Batangan, who took office Jan. 5, announced today that he plans to host his first town hall Feb. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.

Reps. Tokuda joins in introducing Bipartisan Bill to strengthen US supply chains

US Reps. Jill Tokuda, a Democrat from Hawaiʻi, and Neal Dunn, a Republican from Florida—members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party—introduced the Rare Earth Magnet Market Revitalization Act. The bill is aimed at strengthen America’s supply chains, protect national security, and rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity for rare earth magnets — critical components used in everything from missiles to cars to cell phones.