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Vrbo names Hanalei ‘Tiki Home’ as one of its 2026 Vacation Rental of the Year

The winning Kaua‘i home is just 700 feet from world-famous Hanalei Bay, the only vacation rental home winner in Hawai‘i and one of only 15 vacation rentals to be honored nationwide.

17 lane closures scheduled during week of May 2-8 on Kaua‘i state roadways

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

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures scheduled during weekend in Līhuʻe

The closures are scheduled from 7 to about 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2, to accommodate the 47th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk.

PHOTOS: The early years of celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i

The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.

Draft Historic Preservation Plan for Hawai‘i available for public review

The draft plan prioritizes Native Hawaiian cultural heritage, protecting iwi kūpuna and burial sites.

Flags ordered to half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Following the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend observance, flags will return to full staff at sunrise on May 4.
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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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PHOTOS: The early years of celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i

The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.

Draft Historic Preservation Plan for Hawai‘i available for public review

The draft plan prioritizes Native Hawaiian cultural heritage, protecting iwi kūpuna and burial sites.

Flags ordered to half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Following the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend observance, flags will return to full staff at sunrise on May 4.

Volcano Watch: Kīlauea summit eruptions on Big Island outside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater

These past eruptions outside Halemaʻumaʻu are evidence that such eruptions could also occur in the future; and while there have been ongoing earthquakes beneath Kīlauea’s summit, they are not indicative of an imminent eruption along the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu.

More heart for Hawai‘i: Southwest Airlines boosts ‘Ohana Rewards

Opportunity for loyalty program members to fly four one-way interisland flights and earn 1 one-way interisland flight brings more perks, more convenience, stronger interisland connections.

State supplemental budget bill approved by Senate, House funding panels

The measure was finalized Thursday evening, April 30, in a joint conference committee; it now goes up for final reading in both chambers before heading to Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green’s desk for his signature.

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Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail seeks community input for 95-acre Kona section

The National Park Service is asking for public comment on the future of Kauleolī, a vital shoreline parcel within the Big Island's 175-mile "trail by the sea."

20 lane closures scheduled during week of May 2-8 on Big Island state roadways

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

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 02, 2026

The high pressure ridge north of the islands will keep moderate to locally breezy trade winds blowing across the Hawaii region through Monday. Wind speeds will...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 02, 2026

An incoming northwesterly swell will bring rising surf to north and west shores overnight, with surf peaking near advisory levels, before gradually...

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Maui Surf Forecast for May 02, 2026

An incoming northwesterly swell will bring rising surf to north and west shores overnight, with surf peaking near advisory levels, before gradually...

County Department of Parks and Recreation facility closures announced

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced facility closures in West Maui and in Central Maui.

Mother’s Day at Westin Maui Resort & Spa

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is offering a special Mother’s Day brunch experience in an alfresco setting with live music and a vibrant atmosphere.

Coast Guard suspends search for fishing vessel crewman offshore Hawaiʻi 

The US Coast Guard suspended its search at 4:30 p.m. Thursday for a fishing vessel crewman in the water over 1,200 miles offshore Hawaiʻi.  Missing is a 59-year-old man who reportedly fell overboard, Sunday.