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Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack

The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries.

Hawai’i Lions host 17th annual eyeglass, hearing aid, and food drive on Kaua’i

On Jan. 24, the Hawaiʻi Lions are set to make a significant impact with their 17th annual “Lions in Sight” event, during which they will collect eyeglasses and hearing aids.

Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending

US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation.

Global Microsoft outage disrupts email and notifications at Hawai’i State Legislature

On Tuesday, a Microsoft Exchange outage disrupted the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s email and digital services, leading to communication delays and impacting the distribution of legislative hearing notices.

UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

A high surf advisory has been issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.

Hawaiʻi advances high-speed internet plan with federal funding approval

State leaders and partners of Hawaiʻi’s high-speed internet initiative, Connect Kākou, announced that the state has received final approval to begin deploying approximately $149 million in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding, marking one of the most significant digital infrastructure investments in state history.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack

The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries.

Hawai’i Lions host 17th annual eyeglass, hearing aid, and food drive on Kaua’i

On Jan. 24, the Hawaiʻi Lions are set to make a significant impact with their 17th annual “Lions in Sight” event, during which they will collect eyeglasses and hearing aids.

Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending

US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation.

Global Microsoft outage disrupts email and notifications at Hawai’i State Legislature

On Tuesday, a Microsoft Exchange outage disrupted the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s email and digital services, leading to communication delays and impacting the distribution of legislative hearing notices.

UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

A high surf advisory has been issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.

Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties calls for prevention gun safety measures

The measures in the legislative package support funding for a statewide gun buyback program and investments in enforcement, training and public awareness for Hawaiʻi’s “red-flag” law.

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Volcano Watch: What do small earthquakes beneath Kīlauea summit mean for the ongoing eruption?

Since the ongoing eruption began a year ago, the Kīlauea summit region has been remarkably quiet from an earthquake standpoint, but that is changing.

What are the backgrounds of the 8 finalists for Hawai‘i County police chief?

Hawaiʻi County Police Commission Chair Greg Yamada said there is a good cross-section of candidates: "I saw a couple who seemed pretty impressive on paper as far as where they would like to take the department and future goals."

Renovations to Kona Hawai‘i Temple still ongoing amid announcement of new temple location on Maui

The Kona Hawai‘i Temple has been undergoing renovations since 2024.

UH scientists investigate Sharktober, confirm spike in tiger shark bites in October

New University of Hawaiʻi research confirms that “Sharktober” is real, revealing a statistically significant spike in shark bite incidents in Hawaiian waters every October.

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Two visitors airlifted to safety during flash flooding in East Maui

Two visitors were airlifted to safety after rapidly rising waters prevented them from crossing a stream safely and cut them off from their hiking party, Wednesday.

Recipients selected for inaugural East Maui Water Authority community grants

The County of Maui East Maui Water Authority has selected five recipients for its inaugural community grant program, which supports local projects focused on water stewardship, cultural practices, environmental restoration and community collaboration in East Maui. Projects funded through the program include: the East Maui Farm, led by Nāpua Hūʻeu; Nā Moku ʻAupuni ‘O Ko‘olau Hui, led by Jessie-Ellen Kekiwi-Aweau; Friends of Twin Falls, represented by Maile Davis; Okada Design, led by Corinne Okada Takara; and Kahu ʻĀina: Earth Guardian Network, led by Liana Murillo.

Wet weather persists over Maui, Flood Warning issued until 11 a.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Maui until 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. At 8:06 a.m., radar indicated heavy rain over windward Maui in Maui County. Rain was falling at a rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour with the heaviest rainfall over Wailuku and Kahului. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

ʻAha Pūnana Leo Priority Enrollment Open for Hawaiian Language Medium Preschools

ʻAha Pūnana Leo is currently accepting priority enrollment applications for its Hawaiian language medium preschools for the upcoming school year. The priority application period runs through March 1.