Community Join statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day this June
Hawai‘i News Legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks trafficking proposed by Case…
Kapaʻa High class of 2026 celebrates graduation of 275 students with 39 valedictorians
Class of 2026 "has been nothing short of amazing," said Kapaʻa High School Principal Thomas Cox in his speech during the school's graduation ceremony Friday, May 22, before diplomas were handed out. May 23, 2026 · 05:26am
Kauaʻi farmers and small businesses find new home at Anahola Marketplace
The eagerly anticipated weekly farmers market at Anahola Marketplace on Kauaʻi's North Shore debuts on June 1, featuring a vibrant mix of local farmers, artisans, and food trucks.Kaua‘i News Applications open soon for preschool tuition assistance in Hawaiʻi for next school…
Kaua‘i News Full road closures scheduled for portions of Ala Wai Road
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Volcano Watch: Kīlauea all tied up at 47 episodes
Kauaʻi County and Iwaki City, Japan, celebrate 35 years of friendship, decade as official…
Kilohana Lighting named finalist in US Showroom of Year competition
Road closures scheduled for Menehune Road in Waimea
Kauaʻi beekeeping bill to expand legal zones for apiaries buzzes past first reading of…
Chan and Zuckerberg donate $1.48M for new imaging technology at Wilcox Medical Center
Accessibility improvement project at Līhuʻe Airport to begin May 26
New book glimpses deeper currents that shape life through Big Island professor’s…
REMINDER: US Postal Service closed May 25 in observance of Memorial Day
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Kaua‘i News
Join statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day this June
Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources invites everyone in state to organize events on or about June 6 to mālama shorelines, waterways and community spaces that sustain life in Hawaiʻi.
Legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks trafficking proposed by Case, Tokuda
Measure proposed by the 2 Hawaiʻi Democrats in the U.S. House expands federal money laundering laws to cover illegal movement of fireworks across state lines.
Applications open soon for preschool tuition assistance in Hawaiʻi for next school year
The Preschool Open Doors program offers tuition assistance for families with children ages 2 to 4 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Full road closures scheduled for portions of Ala Wai Road
These road closures are necessary for the public’s safety and to allow crews of the Roads Division to complete culvert and road repairs within the County right of way.
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Hawaii News
Join statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day this June
Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources invites everyone in state to organize events on or about June 6 to mālama shorelines, waterways and community spaces that sustain life in Hawaiʻi.
Legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks trafficking proposed by Case, Tokuda
Measure proposed by the 2 Hawaiʻi Democrats in the U.S. House expands federal money laundering laws to cover illegal movement of fireworks across state lines.
Wrong Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, card might have been sent to about 800 households
Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services says its electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, vendor Fidelity Information Services sent some beneficiaries SUN Bucks card instead of regular Kōkua card.
Reported strong shaking from magnitude-6.0 quake on Big Island could have caused some damage
The temblor at 9:46 p.m. Friday, May 22, was felt as far away as Kauaʻi; Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense said there were reports of landslides along Highway 11 from Captain Cook to Ocean View following the quake in West Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green announces appointments to state boards and commissions
Gov. Josh Green made appointments to the Land Use Commission, Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority Board and Board of Education.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea all tied up at 47 episodes
Episode 47 of lava fountaining during the ongoing episodic summit eruption of the Big Island volcano tied the 1983-86 initial phase of the Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption on Kīlauea, which had a total of 47 events, for the most fountaining episodes ever recorded — so far — at the volcano; so how do these historic eruptions compare?
Big Island News
UPDATE: Hawaiian Electric ends public safety power shutoff watch for parts of Big Island
No safety power shutoffs were implemented during the past few days as the electric utility monitored weather conditions in areas at high risk of wildfire exposure, especially with a wind advisory that was previously in place for the same locations.
UPDATE: Power back on for all customers who had outages because of strong Big Island earthquake
A total of about 1,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in South Kona, where the quake was centered Friday night, May 22, lost power, with only about 70 remaining in the dark by about 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 23.
Police charge man who reportedly had suicidal, homicidal thoughts as well as multiple firearms
38-year-old Michael Gardner of Mountain View faces several firearms charges following his arrest during a May 21 incident that spurred significant public safety concerns.
ARDA-Hawai‘i donates $4K to support Kona Hospital Foundation efforts
“ARDA-Hawai‘i is honored to support the Kona Hospital Foundation as they elevate patient care and expand healthcare services in West Hawai‘i," said Imanaka Asato LLLC Managing Principal and ARDA-Hawai‘i Chairman Mithcell Imanaka. "This donation reflects our dedication to supporting accessible, high-quality health care on Hawai‘i Island.”
Maui News
Memorial Day Tribute to honor fallen heroes; Maui son and Vietnam Veteran is keynote speaker
The Maui County Veterans Council, in collaboration with the County of Maui, veterans organizations, military affiliates, youth groups, and community volunteers, invites the community to attend the 2026 Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
Maui voters to receive yellow signature cards ahead of 2026 elections
Maui voters will soon be receiving their yellow voter signature cards in the mail. This voter card does two important things: 1) confirms voters are properly registered to vote in the Primary Election (in August) and the General Election (in November), and 2) gives voters the opportunity to update their signatures in their voter record.
