

Hawai‘i News Final event of Sanctuary Ocean Count, Great Whale Count of 2026 koholā season in books
Kaua‘i News 4 nominated for vacant judge post in 5th Circuit Court on Kauaʻi

Learn how to help endangered waterbirds at family-friendly event celebrating ʻalae ʻula
Only 700 of the Hawaiian common gallinules are left in the world, most on Kaua'i; Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture and other sponsors of the upcoming event will share local art, moʻolelo and fun facts about the ʻalae ʻula and how people can help protect it. March 29, 2026 · 05:00am
WATCH: Find out how far she’ll go this summer in Disney’s reimagined ‘Moana’
New trailer and poster for live-action version of beloved animated film, plus behind-the-scenes featurette highlighting film's craftsmanship and look at making of 'Moana,' are available now.Community Community presentations about healthy aging programs scheduled in Anahola
Kaua‘i News 14 lane closures scheduled during week of March 28-April 3 on Kaua‘i state roadways
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Kaua‘i News
Final event of Sanctuary Ocean Count, Great Whale Count of 2026 koholā season in books
Citizen scientists on Kaua‘i observed 169 humpback whales March 28; a total of 435 whales were observed from shorelines at 37 sites throughout the islands.
Learn how to help endangered waterbirds at family-friendly event celebrating ʻalae ʻula
Only 700 of the Hawaiian common gallinules are left in the world, most on Kaua’i; Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture and other sponsors of the upcoming event will share local art, moʻolelo and fun facts about the ʻalae ʻula and how people can help protect it.
WATCH: Find out how far she’ll go this summer in Disney’s reimagined ‘Moana’
New trailer and poster for live-action version of beloved animated film, plus behind-the-scenes featurette highlighting film’s craftsmanship and look at making of ‘Moana,’ are available now.
WATCH: Trump’s attacks on national parks slammed by Hirono on US Senate floor
“This regime — as it attempts to rewrite history all over the place — it’s no surprise that they’ve set their sights on our national parks,” said the Democrat senator from Hawai‘i. “The millions of visitors to our national parks will not get a full picture. Apparently, that is exactly as this regime intends.”
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Hawaii News
Final event of Sanctuary Ocean Count, Great Whale Count of 2026 koholā season in books
Citizen scientists on Kaua‘i observed 169 humpback whales March 28; a total of 435 whales were observed from shorelines at 37 sites throughout the islands.
WATCH: Find out how far she’ll go this summer in Disney’s reimagined ‘Moana’
New trailer and poster for live-action version of beloved animated film, plus behind-the-scenes featurette highlighting film’s craftsmanship and look at making of ‘Moana,’ are available now.
WATCH: Trump’s attacks on national parks slammed by Hirono on US Senate floor
“This regime — as it attempts to rewrite history all over the place — it’s no surprise that they’ve set their sights on our national parks,” said the Democrat senator from Hawai‘i. “The millions of visitors to our national parks will not get a full picture. Apparently, that is exactly as this regime intends.”
Residents unable to return home following Kona low qualify for temporary housing
Temporary housing options are available for residents whose homes were left uninhabitable following the recent Kona low storm systems.
Big Island News
State Health Department continues response to impacts from kona lows
Department will conduct precautionary sampling and testing of nearshore waters — as well as flood-carried mud and sediment — to understand contaminant levels in the environment; personnel also actively monitoring mosquito populations and taking targeted action in impacted areas.
Sanctuary Ocean Count, Great Whale Count conclude for 2026 koholā season
Citizen scientists on Hawai'i Island observed 37 humpback whales March 28; a total of 435 whales were observed from shorelines at 37 sites throughout the islands.
Maui News
AARP report: Economic value of family caregiving in Hawaiʻi reaches $4.9B annually
Hawai‘i’s family caregivers now provide $4.9 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new AARP report. Most of this work is unpaid, yet it forms the backbone of the nation’s long-term care system that is essential to helping millions of older adults live independently at home.
Displaced by storm damage, over 100 Kula Hospital patients separated between Maui, O‘ahu facilities
Eight of the nine residents at Kula Hospital's Hale Makamae, a facility for developmentally disabled individuals, had to be moved off island.


