Hawai‘i News Peak pupping for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals underway
Community AARP report: Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 new homes by 2050
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. April 20, 2026 · 10:41am
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Community Winners of art contest for 2026-27 Hawai‘i conservation, game bird stamps announced
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Kaua‘i News
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.
Kaua‘i Fire is seeking public input on how to improve emergency response
Residents and businesses are invited to participate in a two-minute Community Safety Survey to share their thoughts.
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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Hawaii News
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.
Winners of art contest for 2026-27 Hawai‘i conservation, game bird stamps announced
Conservation stamp highlights the wild pig, while game bird stamp features the California valley quail, which was originally brought to the islands in 1818 as a gift to King Kamehameha.
Firearm applications increase while registrations dip slightly in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi’s firearm registration report for 2025 reveals a notable 14.7% rise in permit applications alongside a slight decline in total firearm registrations, with a record percentage of imported firearms highlighting changing ownership trends.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi police search for Ocean View runaway believed to be in Kona
17-year-old Lily Amor was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates and is believed to be in the Kona area.
Chief Mahuna continues to foster open dialogue with free talk story sessions
A free, informal talk story will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 at the Kohala Intergenerational Center in Kapaʻau.
Maui News
MEMA, other agencies to participate in April 23 training in Kahului
A multiagency, full-scale training exercise will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kahului, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency. During this time, smoke and emergency vehicle activity may be visible in the areas of Kahului Harbor and Kahului Airport.
Hawaiian Electric receives utility industry award for efforts during PSPS events
Hawaiian Electric has received the 2026 Bronze Emergency Management Award from Chartwell Inc., a leading provider of utility industry research focused on customer-facing issues, which recognized the utility for modernizing its emergency communications in support of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program.
