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Red Cross to train shelter volunteers ahead of active, busy hurricane season

Due to El Niño, Red Cross is offering its free Shelter Hero training to help volunteers become a crucial lifeline for people in need amid increasing disasters.

University of Hawaiʻi sociologist helps author study on the politicization of humanities in academics

A national report, co-authored by University of Hawaiʻi sociologist Ashley Rubin, uncovers the influence of political considerations on humanities and social sciences research.

Hawaiʻi Attorney General is calling on Formula 1 to end tobacco product sponsorships

Attorney General Anne Lopez and attorneys general from 19 states are urging Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and Formula 1 to stop sponsorships with tobacco and nicotine products.

Kauaʻi police said financial dispute reason Billy Sinclair allegedly killed a 37-year-old in Hanalei

The victim, who was identified by his cousin on Facebook as Tito Reyes, was killed where he worked at a restaurant in Hanalei, police said.

New director of Department of Land and Natural Resources to take role July 7

Ryan Kanaka‘ole has served as First Deputy of DLNR and has recently served as acting chairperson.

Manhunt ends for Kauaʻi murder suspect in water behind Kapaʻa Public Libary; Billy Sinclair taken into custody

Kauaʻi police had been searching for the 51-year-old Kīlauea resident for more than two days after a murder in Hanalei and a separate shooting in Kīlauea, both happening early Saturday morning.
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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

Red Cross to train shelter volunteers ahead of active, busy hurricane season

Due to El Niño, Red Cross is offering its free Shelter Hero training to help volunteers become a crucial lifeline for people in need amid increasing disasters.

University of Hawaiʻi sociologist helps author study on the politicization of humanities in academics

A national report, co-authored by University of Hawaiʻi sociologist Ashley Rubin, uncovers the influence of political considerations on humanities and social sciences research.

Hawaiʻi Attorney General is calling on Formula 1 to end tobacco product sponsorships

Attorney General Anne Lopez and attorneys general from 19 states are urging Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and Formula 1 to stop sponsorships with tobacco and nicotine products.

4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference focuses on turning local food ideas into market-ready products

The event Tuesday, June 23, at Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort on Oʻahu will bring together Hawaiʻi farmers, value-added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply chain partners and resource providers for a full-day of discussions about food innovation.

Delivering aloha: Salvation Army makes special sweet deliveries on National Donut Day

The Līhuʻe and Hanapēpē Corps, along with Island Craves Kauaʻi, in anticipation of the annual observance traditionally on the first Friday in June, treated staff and employees of Kauaʻi County and elsewhere May 12 and June 1, celebrating public servants who are making a positive difference in their communities.

No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.8 (preliminary 8.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 1:38 p.m. on June 7, 2026 in Mindanao, Philippines.

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Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding runaway teen girl

Police ask anyone who may have information on the girl's whereabouts to contact the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.

Kō Education Center launches new 1st-year start for Hawaiʻi Community College in Honoka‘a

The pilot program in Honoka‘a is designed to serve up to 20 students during its first year.

UPDATE: Hawai‘i Island police locate missing elderly man

The 78-year-old was found in good health.

Hurricane season prompts Red Cross to prepare new volunteers for disaster response, recovery

Red Cross Pacific Islands Region is seeking volunteers to undergo Shelter Hero training for swift emergency response during El Niño's increased storm threat.

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Pūlehu Road: Heavy equipment, police cruiser reported on scene; traffic blocked

Heavy equipment and a police cruiser were observed Tuesday morning on Pūlehu Road between Hoʻokele Street and Hansen Road, near Safeway, blocking traffic in both directions.

West Maui’s energy future is the focus of upcoming community meeting, June 12

Lahaina Strong and the Hawai‘i State Energy Office will host a community meeting on June 12, focused on the future of energy in West Maui and Hawai‘i’s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2045.

HMSA extends primary care payment model transition by six months

Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association announced Monday it will extend the transition period for its new primary care physician payment model by six months, giving doctors the option to delay implementation until Jan. 1, 2027. The move follows discussions with Gov. Josh Green, the state and primary care physicians over concerns about practice continuity and member […]

Hawaiʻi expands Family Leave Law

Gov. Josh Green has signed Act 13 into law, expanding the Hawaiʻi Family Leave Law to allow eligible employees to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency involving an employee’s child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent serving in the United States Armed Forces. The law takes effect July 1, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.