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Office of Hawaiian Affairs board decides against purchase of TV station

Trustees did, however, emphasize discussing the proposal itself reflects an important and evolving conversation about the future of Native Hawaiian ownership, influence and participation within major economic and communications sectors.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures scheduled this weekend in Kalāheo

Stay after the parade and find a ton of fun in the heart of Kalāheo while honoring Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala and its new Miss Aloha Hula Jelacia Naomi Waiauokalaniākea Peralta.

Hawaiʻi 4-H invites public to attend summer livestock show season events throughout state

These events are a fun way for the community to support Hawaiʻi’s next generation of agricultural leaders while learning more about the importance of livestock production and youth development programs.

Small storage unit goes up in flames in Kalāheo

The Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters extinguished a fire at a small single-story storage structure on Thursday evening in Kalāheo. No injuries were reported. Firefighters were dispatched at 6:20 p.m. to a fire at Papalina Road. First responders discovered the room of origin was completely walled in and the only entrance was covered by plywood. Firefighters […]

Longtime University of Hawaiʻi faculty member Syrmos recommended as next Mānoa campus chancellor

Current University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa interim provost has more than 30 years of higher education leadership experience, having been a faculty member for 35 years at the campus’ College of Engineering and serving 12 years as University of Hawaiʻi vice president for research and innovation and 8 years as associate Mānoa campus vice chancellor.

Injured California visitor rescued from Canyon Trail in Kōkeʻe State Park

The hiker was found about a half mile into the trail and suffering from an apparent ankle injury.
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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

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Office of Hawaiian Affairs board decides against purchase of TV station

Trustees did, however, emphasize discussing the proposal itself reflects an important and evolving conversation about the future of Native Hawaiian ownership, influence and participation within major economic and communications sectors.

Hawaiʻi 4-H invites public to attend summer livestock show season events throughout state

These events are a fun way for the community to support Hawaiʻi’s next generation of agricultural leaders while learning more about the importance of livestock production and youth development programs.

Longtime University of Hawaiʻi faculty member Syrmos recommended as next Mānoa campus chancellor

Current University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa interim provost has more than 30 years of higher education leadership experience, having been a faculty member for 35 years at the campus’ College of Engineering and serving 12 years as University of Hawaiʻi vice president for research and innovation and 8 years as associate Mānoa campus vice chancellor.

Volcano Watch: What caused the major shake-up May 22 on the Big Island?

The base of Mauna Loa sitting on top of the old oceanic crust is only 6 miles below sea level, so the major magnitude-6.0 earthquake the night of Friday, May 22, happened deeper than the volcano — even deeper than the base of the ocean crust, which is bent downward by the weight of the Hawaiian Island chain.

Hawaiʻi Funding Project: Making visible resource flow into Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi Funding Project pulls from disparate funding and data sources, providing access to visualizations and data to explore funding at the most relevant and useful depth; it is a direct response to questions about federal funding disruptions early in 2025.

The $300M threat: University of Hawaiʻi seeks community input to stop invasive fruit flies

The survey seeks feedback from farmers, home gardeners, landscapers and others to assist College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience understand the status of the fruit fly pest and refine strategies to manage it.

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22 lane closures scheduled weekdays through June 5 on Big Island state roadways

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Public invited to attend Hawaiʻi 4-H summer livestock shows throughout islands

These events are a fun way for the community to support Hawaiʻi’s next generation of agricultural leaders while learning more about the importance of livestock production and youth development programs.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 30, 2026

Breezy trades will gradually weaken through the weekend as a low pressure system developing to the far north weakens the surface ridge over the islands. Clouds...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 30, 2026

A High Surf Advisory (HSA) has been issued for south-facing shores as a long-period south-southwest swell builds tonight, bringing surf heights to advisory...

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Maui Surf Forecast for May 30, 2026

A High Surf Advisory (HSA) has been issued for south-facing shores as a long-period south-southwest swell builds tonight, bringing surf heights to advisory...

Traffic advisory: Vehicle accident in Makawao involving motorcycle and car

Emergency responders are on the scene of a motor vehicle accident in Makawao. Video from the scene at around 7:38 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, shows a vehicle that appears to have collided with a motorcycle near the intersection of Makawao Avenue and Baldwin Avenue. An ambulance, police and fire units are responding. Further details are pending release.

Hawaiʻi National Guar concludes support for Kona Low and severe weather recovery operations

Throughout the entirety of the response, HING personnel assisted a total of 138 individuals and three dogs. Air crews conducted search and rescue operations that aided 47 people and two dogs, while ground crews assisted 91 people and one dog. To mitigate flood impacts and assist residents in recovery, service members filled 4,420 sandbags and provided crucial debris removal assistance to 164 homes across the impacted areas.

Congressional candidate arrested on Maui for alleged Terroristic Threatening incident in Wailuku

A 40-year-old Kīhei man identified as Congressional candidate Kirill Basin, was placed under arrest Friday for first degree Terroristic Threatening after he allegedly entered a county building off of Main Street in Wailuku while brandishing a firearm and engaged in a verbal altercation with county employees, police said.