Islands around the world home to 1/3 of Earth’s plant species, study reveals

The closure went into effect a day earlier than scheduled because of field observations and will continue until further notice.

The Postal Service also urges customers to plan ahead and ship as early as possible during the holiday season.

Businesses can use, repay and reuse these low-interest loans over three years, after which time the money becomes part of a “forever fund.”

Hawai‘i stands out with 83% of its plant species being endemic to the state.

All projects are weather permitting.

The Rails to Trails Conservancy celebrated Ke Ala Hele Makālae as one of the top trails in the United States, noting its contribution to health, mobility, and the quality of life for Kaua‘i residents and visitors alike.

A total of 55 new preschool classrooms across the state have opened through the initiative, with three of them being on Kaua’i.

The quality of Hawaiʻi coffee has been known for years outside of the state, and now the home grown chocolate is gaining traction.

The Maui Marathon Committee today announced the return of the Maui Marathon to Kāʻanapali in 2025. The 55th annual event, which includes the 26.2-mile race along with the Half Marathon, 10k and 5k Run/Walks, will take place on April 27, 2025.

KarMART Volkswagen of Maui general manager, Brandon Campbell, has been selected by the Hawaiʻi Automobile Dealers Association to represent Hawaiʻi for the 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year award. 

If you are an adult who has never learned to swim or lacks confidence about your swim skills, take note: the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a series of five Adult Learn to Swim lessons that will be offered free of charge during the month of November at the Upcountry Pool in Pukalani. 

Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration will host a community budget meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at ILWU Union Hall in Lānaʻi City.

Our Kaiāulu Votes, a coalition of schools and community organizations striving to inspire voter participation across Hawai‘i, will host a “Walk to the Box” on Oct. 23, to encourage civic engagement ahead of the general election in early November. Participants, including first-time youth voters from four area schools, will drop off their ballots at Wailuku Community Center and sign-wave outside Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.