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Governor announces first-in-nation funded savings accounts for eligible foster children

Private contributions from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation add to the “Fostering the Future” initiative, ensuring every eligible youth has funded savings account.

Climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion, possibly more, in lost reef recreation

“This study puts numbers to what our communities have long understood — that losing our reefs means losing the recreational opportunities, cultural practices and quality of life that define what it means to live in Hawaiʻi,” said Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources Administrator Brian Neilson.

Three 2026 Grove Farm Scholars honored during special summer recognition dinner

This year’s winners, each awarded $20,000 to continue their education at a 4-year college or university, are David Braman, Samantha Tominaga and Skyler Tanicala, all from Kaua‘i High School.

Testament to hard work and what it can build: Family business grows at Hanamā‘ulu Shops

Rey’s Auto Repair founder Rey Juan and his family created a welcoming place, where customers feel how much the family cares and values them, local businesses trust them to keep their vehicles moving and the next generation sees the results of sweat, elbow grease and dedication.

Volunteers sought on Kauaʻi for two beach cleanups after Fourth of July festivities and other events

Join the Surfrider Foundation’s beach cleanups at Hanalei Pier and Kumu Camp on July 5 as part of a nationwide initiative tackling post-Independence Day litter.

Hawaiʻi State Archives donates 2 significant collections to America250

The contributions to the nationwide initiative are 111 World War II letters corresponding with Lt. Col. Farrant L. Turner, first commanding officer of the historic U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion, and 28 photos memorializing Hawaiʻi’s role in the famous 1965 Selma to Montgomery March led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Governor announces first-in-nation funded savings accounts for eligible foster children

Private contributions from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation add to the “Fostering the Future” initiative, ensuring every eligible youth has funded savings account.

Climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion, possibly more, in lost reef recreation

“This study puts numbers to what our communities have long understood — that losing our reefs means losing the recreational opportunities, cultural practices and quality of life that define what it means to live in Hawaiʻi,” said Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources Administrator Brian Neilson.

Hawaiʻi State Archives donates 2 significant collections to America250

The contributions to the nationwide initiative are 111 World War II letters corresponding with Lt. Col. Farrant L. Turner, first commanding officer of the historic U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion, and 28 photos memorializing Hawaiʻi’s role in the famous 1965 Selma to Montgomery March led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

PGA Tour eliminates season-opening Hawaiʻi event

As the PGA Tour leaves the state, Hawaiʻi is welcoming the Sony Open’s transformation into the Sony Championship Hawai’i on the PGA Tour Champions schedule.

Volcano Watch: Hawai‘i Five-O! Fifty fountaining episodes at Kīlauea summit

Hawai‘i, the 50th state, reached a golden anniversary June 27: Episode 50 of the ongoing episodic summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; the north vent served up a 1,030-foot lava fountain, the tallest since Episode 43.

Decreasing humidity, typical summertime trades expected, keeping 4th of July weekend weather relatively quiet

For those watching the tropical cyclone forecast, Tropical Storm Douglas in the East Pacific became a post-tropical cyclone late the night of July 2.

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2 significant collections donated to America250 by Hawaiʻi State Archives

The contributions to the nationwide initiative are 111 World War II letters corresponding with Lt. Col. Farrant L. Turner, first commanding officer of the historic U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion, and 28 photos memorializing Hawaiʻi’s role in the famous 1965 Selma to Montgomery March led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sony Championship Hawaiʻi on Oʻahu is a new stop on PGA Tour Champions

PGA Tour eliminates season-opening Hawaiʻi event after more than 60 years, but adds it as new stop on PGA Tour Campions.

Special 15-month Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi membership offer available for limited time

Offer includes full 2026-27 membership year and remainder of summer 2026; allows girls to start participating right away in troop activities.

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Performing Arts Center to close for first major renovation since opening

The renovations will cause the Performing Arts Center to close from January 2027 to August 2027.

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Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit recovers more than $617,000 in CVS false claims settlement

Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawai’i has joined the United States, District of Columbia, and 35 other states in a coordinated settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc., resolving allegations that the company knowingly submitted or caused to be submitted false claims to the Medicaid program related to the dispensing of insulin pens.

Man charged in case involving illegal explosive devices in Waipahu sentenced

The Circuit Court of the First Circuit sentenced Jeremy Calizo on Wednesday after he pleaded no contest to six felony counts relating to Explosive Devices. 

Volcano Watch — Hawaiʻi Five-O! Fifty fountaining episodes at Kīlauea summit

Hawaiʻi, the 50th state, reached a golden anniversary last Saturday, June 27. Surprise, it’s the 50th fountaining episode of the ongoing episodic eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea. 

Police seek help locating missing Kīpahulu man, last seen July 1, 2026

He was last seen at his Kīpahulu residence at approximately 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, when he left for a walk, which is not unusual. He does not have a vehicle or a cell phone.