California visitor rescued off Kaua‘i trail after suffering apparent ankle injury

"Today, we gather with a shared purpose: to do the people's work with humility, with urgency, and with care," said Hawaiʻi Speaker of the House Nadine Nakamura of Kauaʻi.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Water Supply has eased its restrictions for South Kohala, shifting from a “Water Restriction Notice” to a “Water Conservation Notice.” It is now urging residents to reduce their water usage by 10%.

A conservation notice requests affected customers reduce water use by at least 10 percent. 

Eddie P. Poai faces a maximum term of life in prison, but under his plea agreement he will have to serve a combined mandatory minimum term of 20 years in jail and supervised release of up to life.

Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union is marking its 90th  anniversary in 2026, a milestone that reflects nearly a century of steady growth, financial strength, and service to generations of Hawaiʻi residents. Since its founding in 1936, the credit union has evolved from a small organization serving government employees into one of the state’s largest financial cooperatives.

Students and families across Maui County have until Feb. 28 to apply for the 2026 Community Scholarship Program, a joint initiative by Wailele Farm and Friends of Twin Falls. The program offers multiple $1,000 scholarships designed to support students pursuing various educational paths, including traditional college, trade school and specialized studies focused on the environment […]

The 33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature convened Wednesday with calls for humility and urgent action as lawmakers face a tightened federal budget, a high-profile ethics investigation and the ongoing recovery from the Maui wildfires.

The Lahaina Food & Wine Festival returns Feb. 18-22, 2026, welcoming guests back for its second annual celebration of food, wine, and the people who make Lahaina a world-class dining destination.