Kaua'i Tourism News House committee passes bills advancing responsible, sustainable tourism in Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i News Registration is now open for the 2026 Molokaʻi Channel World Championships
Three locations identified as priorities in Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s draft Destination Management Action Plan for Kaua‘i
Public comment on the draft plans are welcome until 11:59 p.m. today. March 02, 2026 · 05:00am
Public meetings scheduled this week to discuss Līhuʻe Airport Optimization Plan
The purpose of the plan is to optimize existing airport facilities to improve safety, enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability as well as to improve passenger experience while...Kaua‘i News Night work continues for the Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project
Community Genetics students at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo visit ‘living…
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Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association announces membership registration
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University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center cyberattack possibly exposes personal info
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo preparing Hawaiʻi’s ʻōlelo educators to fill gaps in…
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Washington lawmakers from Hawai‘i share reactions to attack on Iran by U.S., Israel
13 lane closures scheduled during week of Feb. 28-March 6 on Kaua‘i state roadways
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo scholar takes closer look at musical lexicon in celebration…
Upcoming temporary closures announced for several park facilities around island
Full-scale emergency exercise highlights Pacific Missile Range Facility readiness…
‘Milestone of inclusion’: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on Big Island…
$4.6 million American Samoa coral reef restoration project will be collaborative effort
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa leads virus research to battle coconut rhinoceros beetles
UHERO forecast: Hawaiʻi’s growth remains sluggish as economy emerges from recession
Volcano Watch: Mauna Loa volcano on Big Island has lessons to teach during quiet times
Invasive ramie moth detected for first time on Kauaʻi
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Kaua‘i News
House committee passes bills advancing responsible, sustainable tourism in Hawai‘i
The bills are expected to be heard on the House floor for adoption.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Molokaʻi Channel World Championships
Registration is now open for the 2026 Moloka’i Channel World Championships, drawing over 1,000 elite paddlers from around the globe for two iconic 41-mile inter-island races — Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai on Sept. 27 and the Moloka’i Hoe on Oct. 11.
Three locations identified as priorities in Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s draft Destination Management Action Plan for Kaua‘i
Public comment on the draft plans are welcome until 11:59 p.m. today.
Night work continues for the Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project
The work will take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting Sunday, weather permitting.
Tanks project for Kapa‘a Homesteads ongoing until May
Utility and excavation work on a portion of Kawaihau Road has been extended through May.
Public meetings scheduled this week to discuss Līhuʻe Airport Optimization Plan
The purpose of the plan is to optimize existing airport facilities to improve safety, enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability as well as to improve passenger experience while remaining responsive to community values and concerns.
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Hawaii News
Registration is now open for the 2026 Molokaʻi Channel World Championships
Registration is now open for the 2026 Moloka’i Channel World Championships, drawing over 1,000 elite paddlers from around the globe for two iconic 41-mile inter-island races — Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai on Sept. 27 and the Moloka’i Hoe on Oct. 11.
Three locations identified as priorities in Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s draft Destination Management Action Plan for Kaua‘i
Public comment on the draft plans are welcome until 11:59 p.m. today.
Genetics students at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo visit ‘living laboratory’ traditional Hawaiian fishpond
Students worked with community stewards of Kaumaui, a loko iʻa in the Keaukaha community on the south side of Hilo Bay on the Big Island, to help with restoration and preservation efforts and collect water samples for DNA testing back on campus as part of their semester-long experiment.
Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association announces membership registration
Junior golfers throughout Hawai‘i are invited to tee up and join a competitive and educational tournament schedule designed to develop skills on and off the course; the 2026 Spring season opens March 14-15 at Wailuā Golf Course on Kaua‘i, with a tournament for juniors ages 14 years old and younger.
More than 1,900 humpbacks observed during second Sanctuary Ocean Count, Great Whale Count of 2026
Data was collected Feb. 28 from 46 sites throughout the main Hawaiian Islands; a total of 1,935 whales were observed throughout all islands, down just 12 whales from February 2025.
University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center cyberattack possibly exposes personal info
The records contain Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers, mostly from Hawaiʻi driver’s license records collected in 2000 from Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation and City and County of Honolulu voter registration records collected in 1998 — both times when identifiers were usually Social Security numbers.
Big Island News
Sherry Bird selected as deputy chief of Hawai‘i Island police, pending commission approval
If approved, Bird’s appointment would mark the first time in the department’s 83-year history that a woman has served as deputy chief.
House committee passes bills advancing responsible, sustainable tourism in Hawai‘i
The bills are expected to be heard on the House floor for adoption.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Molokaʻi Channel World Championships
Registration is now open for the 2026 Moloka'i Channel World Championships, drawing over 1,000 elite paddlers from around the globe for two iconic 41-mile inter-island races — Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai on Sept. 27 and the Moloka'i Hoe on Oct. 11.
Maui News
Territorial Savings appoints Long Vo as Managing Director, Head of Branch Banking
Territorial Savings, a division of Bank of Hope, has appointed Long Vo as Managing Director – Head of Branch Banking. In this role, he will lead the retail branch network, driving growth, profitability, service excellence, and customer satisfaction.
World Surf League announces Challenger Series schedule and QS 6,000 events
The World Surf League released the schedule for the 2026/27 Challenger Series, as well as announcing the addition of a new category of events, the Qualifying Series 6,000 International. The Challenger Series, together with the new QS 6,000 International events, will provide the pathway to compete on the elite Championship Tour for the 2027 season.
Transition resource fair for middle and high school students with disabilities, March 10
A transition resource fair will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Maui High School Library from 5-6:30 p.m. This free event will help middle and high school students with disabilities gain information on transitioning to life after high school.
