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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.”

4 nominated for vacant judge post in 5th Circuit Court on Kauaʻi

The post became vacant with the retirement of now-former 5th Circuit Judge Randal Valenciano in October 2025; appointment of new judge will be made by Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green.

Community presentations about healthy aging programs scheduled in Anahola

Kaua‘i County Agency on Elderly Affairs says these engaging “talk story” sessions will highlight several programs designed to support kūpuna with staying active, connected and well.
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UPDATE: 3 dead, 2 injured in Kalalau Beach helicopter crash, Kaua‘i police say
Kalalau Trail open again today after state crew discovers less damage than anticipated
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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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.

County officials give update on Kona low impacts, deployment of personnel to Maui

Since Kauaʻi was left relatively unscathed after the Kona low storms and is assisting Maui’s recovery efforts.

Volcano Watch: Taking Big Island volcano Kīlauea’s temperature

Geochemical analysis of erupted tephra samples during the past decade help scientists understand the temperature of Kīlauea’s shallow magma system under the summit — and things have been “heating up!”

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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.

WATCH: Disney’s reimagined ‘Moana’ sails exclusively into theaters this July

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.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 29, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy north-northeast trade winds expected this evening with some higher gusts over leeward areas. Scattered showers over windward and...

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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.

Maui Weather Forecast for March 29, 2026

Windy and gusty northeast trade winds will prevail through at least Tuesday and then decrease a notch by mid week into the second half of this week. Cool and...

Survey: Most Americans eye Hawaiʻi as international travel alternative

Recent global events led two-thirds of American travelers to reconsider international trips, with 85% identifying Hawaiʻi as their top domestic alternative, according to a survey released by Hawaii.com.

Maui Surf Forecast for March 29, 2026

A northwest swell will decline tonight. A new, short period north northeast swell will build in Sunday pushing surf heights along north and east facing...