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State invites residents to share thoughts about future land transportation needs

Public meetings to discuss Hawai’i Department of Transportation Statewide Long-range Land Transportation Plan begin March 10; Kauaʻi Long-Range Land Transportation Plans meetings are March 11.

Family seeks support for Kauaʻi teenager recovering from severe injures in 3-vehicle wreck

Kauaʻi teenager Haylee Silva has a long recovery ahead, after undergoing multiple emergency surgeries for trauma to her liver, fractures in her arm and face, and a broken jaw.

Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i honors outstanding team members as Employee and Manager of the Year

Front office agent Tina Marie Galicinao and food and beverage manager Angeelee Rolland were honored for their outstanding service, leadership and embodiment of the aloha spirit that made a lasting impression on guests and colleagues.

Olympic Gold medalist leads ‘Mothers Daughters One Day Retreat’ at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Carissa Moore, surfing’s first Olympic Gold medalist and five-time world champion surfer, hosted the retreat focused on connection, confidence and cultivating a spirit of aloha across generations.

Survey launched to shape 2026 Ka Pewa Youth Summit in April on Kauaʻi

Voices of students collected from throughout Kauaʻi County who complete the Ka Pewa Youth Pulse Survey will directly inform summit programming, panels and breakout sessions.

UPDATE: Surf along east shorelines of Kauaʻi forecast to remain at advisory levels through today

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu extended the high surf advisory in place for those shores of the island until 6 p.m. today (Feb. 26) as waves of 7 to 10 feet are still expected.
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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

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

State invites residents to share thoughts about future land transportation needs

Public meetings to discuss Hawai’i Department of Transportation Statewide Long-range Land Transportation Plan begin March 10; Kauaʻi Long-Range Land Transportation Plans meetings are March 11.

University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover 10 new species of Hawaiian leaf-roller moths

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience researchers also identified seven new groups of the native moths, which is a much more rare event that the discovery of a new species.

State Senate confirms new circuit court judge for Kaua‘i

The judge is a graduate of Kapa‘a High School.

New state program lowers costs for first-time homebuyers

Hawaiʻi’s Hale Kamaʻāina program is desigined to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.

Up to 10-year extensions of Mauna Kea leases would be allowed by proposed House bill

The master lease of lands atop the Big Island mountain is set to expire Dec. 31, 2033.

Coral heat tolerance studies inform new restoration project in American Samoa

A new $4.6 million coral reef restoration project leverages research into the environmental, genetic drivers of heat-tolerant corals.

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Bank of Hawai‘i transforms KTA Pū‘āinakō location into its third Branch of Tomorrow

The newly reopened branch in Hilo — which has been inside the KTA Super Stores location at Pū‘āinakō for 30 years — demonstrates the bank's continued commitment to Hawai‘i Island.

19 motorists arrested for DUI week of Feb. 9-15 on Big Island roadways

Police have made 95 DUI arrests so far this year, a decrease of 22.76c5 from the 123 DUI arrests made by the same time last year.

UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through the evening for east shorelines

The National Weather service have extended the island’s high surf advisory until 6 p.m., with waves of 7 to 10 feet still expected.

Mark your calendar now: Hawaiʻi County to host 2 free household hazardous waste collection events

The collection events March 7 in Waimea and March 8 in Pāhoa will allow households a chance to conveniently dispose of acceptable hazardous waste in a manner that protects public health and the environment.

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Maui sees double digit increases in visitor spending and arrivals in January 2026

Tourism on Maui continued to recover from the August 2023 wildfires, according to the latest Hotel Performance Report issued by the State Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism.

Maui Health Medical Minute: Prepping for Heart Surgery

Heart surgery is a major procedure, but preparing ahead can help ensure a smoother recovery and reduce the risk of complications.

Haleakalā National Park announces temporary closures of the Summit District Visitor Centers

Haleakalā National Park's temporary closure of the Headquarters Visitor Center located 1 mile past the entrance station has been extended through to the week of March 8, 2026. The Haleakalā Visitor Center closure has been extended through the week of April 12, 2026.

Gardenland Hawaii to celebrate grand opening of renovated Kahului showroom

Gardenland Hawaii will celebrate the grand opening of its newly renovated Kahului showroom on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 415 Dairy Road, Suite A.