Kaua‘i News US Postal Service urges customers to include fixing mailboxes during spring cleaning
Hawai‘i News Volcano Watch: Scientists reveal how they are predicting lava episodes at Kīlauea
Nearly 6 inches of rain falls on part of Kaua‘i as first very unstable air of season moves over state
Moderate easterly trade winds will focus rainfall over windward areas of all islands Saturday, May 16, as chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms continues to diminish while storm system drifts eastward and weakens. May 16, 2026 · 10:35am
One-lane, intermittent closure set Tuesday for Pāpalōa Road in Wailuā
The lane closure is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m for construction activities related to the rehabilitation of a sewage pump station.Kaua‘i News Debris closes portion of Ke Ala Hele Makālae in Kapa‘a
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Kaua‘i News
Nearly 6 inches of rain falls on part of Kaua‘i as first very unstable air of season moves over state
Moderate easterly trade winds will focus rainfall over windward areas of all islands Saturday, May 16, as chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms continues to diminish while storm system drifts eastward and weakens.
US Postal Service urges customers to include fixing mailboxes during spring cleaning
During Mailbox Improvement Week, which runs May 18 to 24, the United States Postal Service is reminding customers everywhere to inspect, maintain and make any needed upgrades to their mailboxes.
New law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi takes effect in July 2027
The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law.
Volcano Watch: Scientists reveal how they are predicting lava episodes at Kīlauea
Fountaining episodes have recentuly occurred at the Big Island volcano once the system has regained the volume of magma lost during the previous episode.
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Hawaii News
New law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi takes effect in July 2027
The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law.
Volcano Watch: Scientists reveal how they are predicting lava episodes at Kīlauea
Fountaining episodes have recentuly occurred at the Big Island volcano once the system has regained the volume of magma lost during the previous episode.
Surging oil prices bring dark cloud over Hawai‘i’s economy, according to UHERO report
These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish labor market.
Flags in Hawai‘i ordered to half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday.
Big Island News
UPDATE: Previously missing endangered 69-year-old woman located in Hilo
Darlene Mae Lewi was reported missing Thursday, May 14, after last being seen earlier that morning in Eden Roc; she was found Friday, May 15.
Some instability lingers from passing storm, but only few heavy showers flared up so far on Big Island
Chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to diminish Saturday, May 16, as the low pressure system drifts eastward and weakens.
One man dead after struck by multiple vehicles near Highway 130, Orchidland Drive intersection
Big Island police seek drivers of the vehicles that fled the area where the pedestrian was killed later Friday night, May 15, in Keaʻau.
Capt. Edwin Buyten graduates from Northwestern’s police leadership program
Capt. Edwin A. Buyten of the Hawaiʻi Police Department has reached a major milestone in his 24-year career by completing the prestigious 22-week School of Police Staff and Command program at Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety.
Maui News
Wailea cocktail bar becomes first in Hawaiʻi to earn global Pinnacle Guide recognition
Pilina at Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea has become the first bar in Hawaiʻi to receive recognition from The Pinnacle Guide, earning a Two Pin distinction from the global cocktail bar rating system that honored just 46 establishments worldwide in 2026. The accolade places Pilina among an elite tier of bars recognized internationally for exceptional cocktail […]
Guardrail work to shift and close lanes on Honoapiʻilani Highway
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that a guardrail project on Honoapiʻilani Highway beginning on Monday, May 18, will affect lanes.
Hawaiʻi residents encouraged to review insurance policies in preparation for hurricane season
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds consumers to evaluate their insurance policies before hurricane season, which begins June 1. Forecasters are indicating that El Niño conditions may develop heading into summer, which can increase hurricane activity in the Central Pacific Basin and heighten the potential for impacts to Hawaiʻi.
Hirono memorializes fallen Maui Police Officer Suzanne O during committee meeting
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, memorialized Maui Police Officer Suzanne O, who was shot and killed by a ghost gun while on duty last year. At a full committee markup, Senator Hirono honored Officer O by highlighting her dedication to her community and sharing tributes from her fellow officers.
