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In observance of Memorial Day, Gov. Green orders US, Hawaiian flags to fly at half-staff

Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on May 25 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and the Hawaiʻi National Guard.

Join statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day this June

Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources invites everyone in state to organize events on or about June 6 to mālama shorelines, waterways and community spaces that sustain life in Hawaiʻi.

Legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks trafficking proposed by Case, Tokuda

Measure proposed by the 2 Hawaiʻi Democrats in the U.S. House expands federal money laundering laws to cover illegal movement of fireworks across state lines.

Applications open soon for preschool tuition assistance in Hawaiʻi for next school year

The Preschool Open Doors program offers tuition assistance for families with children ages 2 to 4 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Full road closures scheduled for portions of Ala Wai Road

These road closures are necessary for the public’s safety and to allow crews of the Roads Division to complete culvert and road repairs within the County right of way.

Kapaʻa High class of 2026 celebrates graduation of 275 students with 39 valedictorians

Class of 2026 “has been nothing short of amazing,” said Kapaʻa High School Principal Thomas Cox in his speech during the school’s graduation ceremony Friday, May 22, before diplomas were handed out.
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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

In observance of Memorial Day, Gov. Green orders US, Hawaiian flags to fly at half-staff

Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on May 25 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and the Hawaiʻi National Guard.

Join statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day this June

Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources invites everyone in state to organize events on or about June 6 to mālama shorelines, waterways and community spaces that sustain life in Hawaiʻi.

Legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks trafficking proposed by Case, Tokuda

Measure proposed by the 2 Hawaiʻi Democrats in the U.S. House expands federal money laundering laws to cover illegal movement of fireworks across state lines.

Wrong Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, card might have been sent to about 800 households

Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services says its electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, vendor Fidelity Information Services sent some beneficiaries SUN Bucks card instead of regular Kōkua card.

Reported strong shaking from magnitude-6.0 quake on Big Island could have caused some damage

The temblor at 9:46 p.m. Friday, May 22, was felt as far away as Kauaʻi; Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense said there were reports of landslides along Highway 11 from Captain Cook to Ocean View following the quake in West Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Green announces appointments to state boards and commissions

Gov. Josh Green made appointments to the Land Use Commission, Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority Board and Board of Education.

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Hawaiʻi opens preschool tuition assistance applications for 2026-2027 school year

Hawaiʻi's Preschool Open Doors program opens applications on May 29, offering tuition assistance for families with children ages 2 to 4 for the 2026-27 school year.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 24, 2026

Several high pressure systems passing through the North Pacific basin will maintain a broad ridge north of the Hawaiian Islands for at least the next seven...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 24, 2026

Choppy and rough surf can be expected along east-facing shores through the rest of the weekend. Based on nearshore buoy observations from today, surf along...

UPDATE: Hawaiian Electric ends public safety power shutoff watch for parts of Big Island

No safety power shutoffs were implemented during the past few days as the electric utility monitored weather conditions in areas at high risk of wildfire exposure, especially with a wind advisory that was previously in place for the same locations.

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Memorial Day Tribute to honor fallen heroes; Maui son and Vietnam Veteran is keynote speaker

The Maui County Veterans Council, in collaboration with the County of Maui, veterans organizations, military affiliates, youth groups, and community volunteers, invites the community to attend the 2026 Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.

Maui voters to receive yellow signature cards ahead of 2026 elections

Maui voters will soon be receiving their yellow voter signature cards in the mail. This voter card does two important things: 1) confirms voters are properly registered to vote in the Primary Election (in August) and the General Election (in November), and 2) gives voters the opportunity to update their signatures in their voter record.

About 800 households might have received wrong Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, card

Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services says its electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, vendor Fidelity Information Services sent some beneficiaries SUN Bucks card instead of regular Kōkua card.

Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization welcomes new Executive Director

The Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization announced the appointment of Kasie M. Apo Takayama as its new Executive Director.