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Travelers can easily discover what’s happening throughout islands with new online events calendar

Hawaii.com feature organizes events by island, helping visitors discover festivals, cultural experiences and local happenings and bringing real-time events and experiences directly into the trip-planning process.

Tree trimming scheduled for portions of Ala Kinoiki beginning Wednesday

Single lane closures are scheduled for portions of Ala Kinoiki in Poʻipū for tree trimming from April 22 to May1.

8 neglected state-owned burial sites to be surveyed, restored, including Hanapēpē cemetery

The work to restore the cemeteries is funded through a $2.3 million legislative appropriation, the first dedicated state funding for maintaining these sites where about 5,900 people are buried.

Temporary summer positions now available at Hawaiʻi Gas locations throughout islands

Utility’s Summer Hire program positions are designed for recent high school grads and college students; the utility is recruiting for a range of posts at all locations statewide.

Kauaʻi police hosting Drug Take Back Day on April 25

Residents can drop off unused and expired medications at the Kauaʻi Police Department in Līhuʻe without leaving their vehicles, and no questions asked.

Peak pupping for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals underway

The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds beachgoers that Beachgoers are reminded it is illegal to harass, disturb or harm them under state and federal law.
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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

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Travelers can easily discover what’s happening throughout islands with new online events calendar

Hawaii.com feature organizes events by island, helping visitors discover festivals, cultural experiences and local happenings and bringing real-time events and experiences directly into the trip-planning process.

8 neglected state-owned burial sites to be surveyed, restored, including Hanapēpē cemetery

The work to restore the cemeteries is funded through a $2.3 million legislative appropriation, the first dedicated state funding for maintaining these sites where about 5,900 people are buried.

Temporary summer positions now available at Hawaiʻi Gas locations throughout islands

Utility’s Summer Hire program positions are designed for recent high school grads and college students; the utility is recruiting for a range of posts at all locations statewide.

Peak pupping for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals underway

The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds beachgoers that Beachgoers are reminded it is illegal to harass, disturb or harm them under state and federal law.

AARP report: Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 new homes by 2050

The study was prepared by ECOnorthwest through AARP’s Livable Communities Technical Advisors Program. It reports that rising housing costs and limited supply are making it harder for residents to remain in their communities as they age.

Former Hawai‘i governor George Ariyoshi passes away at 100

George R. Ariyoshi led the state from 1974 to 1986. Ariyoshi died peacefully Sunday night, April 19, surrounded by his family.

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Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo to reopen Friday

Hilo's Kawamoto Swim Stadium closed a month ago when lightning damaged a pool pump.

3 Hilo schools closed due to unexpected water outage

A water tank serving the area is at low levels, resulting in limited water service to the East Hawai‘i schools.

Mural celebrating Hawaiian traditions unveiled at Captain Cook Post Office

The vibrant mural is the work of artist Estria Miyashiro, his crew and the keiki of Ke Kula ‘O Ehunuikaimalino.

Work to replace lava tube bridge to begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Most of Nāhuku Lava Tube will remain open during construction; entrance and exit will move to the east end only until the project is completed by the end of June.

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MEO touched the lives of nearly 55,000 Maui County residents in 2024-25

Maui Economic Opportunity touched the lives of 54,780 Maui County residents, marked its 60th year and honored volunteers and kupuna in the 2024-25 fiscal year as noted in the nonprofit agency’s recently released Annual Report.

OHA delegation in Washington, D.C. to address Military-leased lands and federal funding for Native Hawaiian programs

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chair Kaialiʻi Kahele is leading a delegation to Washington, D.C., this week to engage with congressional leaders and senior Department of Defense officials on critical issues impacting Native Hawaiians, including the future of military-leased lands in Hawaiʻi and proposed federal funding cuts to key Native Hawaiian programs.

Lahaina Restoration Foundation online auction opens, bidding begins May 10

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is giving the community a chance to get a sneak peek of its upcoming online auction, featuring over a hundred unique items and experiences donated in support of Lahaina’s historic preservation efforts.

Earth Day at Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, April 22

Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge will be celebrating Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Partners will be on site with a variety of hands on activities for attendees of all ages.