Community Nonprofit administrator sought for new Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua program
Hawaii News Beware of text scam involving bogus unpaid traffic fines
One-on-one with Kauaʻi’s new police chief, Rudy Tai
"Even though I left Hawaiʻi, the aloha spirit never left me," said Rudy Tai, who was born and raised on Oʻahu. "I've always stayed connected, but it's been a long time, and I am ready to reconnect." February 04, 2026 · 05:00am
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa brings cutting-edge research to state lawmakers
The fourth annual Research Day allowed about 100 undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, faculty and staff to share their work with state legislators through informational displays,...Community Applicants sought for 2 upcoming vacancies on Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission
Community High levels of bacteria detected at Poi‘pū Beach Pavilion
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Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: High surf warning extends for north and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
A high surf warning is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau’s north- and west-facing shores through Thursday at 6 a.m.
Nonprofit administrator sought for new Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua program
Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program is a pilot grant project for income-qualified Native Hawaiian homeowners ineligible for traditional loans because of income or credit limitations.
Beware of text scam involving bogus unpaid traffic fines
Hawaiʻi State Judiciary reports people statewide are receiving alleged Department of Motor Vehicles text messages saying that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the recipient’s driving privileges and vehicle registration will be suspended, and they will be assessed an additional fee.
Applicants sought for 2 upcoming vacancies on Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission
Commission members serve on a voluntary basis; terms will run 4 years from July 1 through June 30, 2030. Applications are due by Feb. 13.
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Hawaii News
UPDATE: High surf warning extends for north and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
A high surf warning is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau’s north- and west-facing shores through Thursday at 6 a.m.
Nonprofit administrator sought for new Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua program
Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program is a pilot grant project for income-qualified Native Hawaiian homeowners ineligible for traditional loans because of income or credit limitations.
Beware of text scam involving bogus unpaid traffic fines
Hawaiʻi State Judiciary reports people statewide are receiving alleged Department of Motor Vehicles text messages saying that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the recipient’s driving privileges and vehicle registration will be suspended, and they will be assessed an additional fee.
Applicants sought for 2 upcoming vacancies on Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission
Commission members serve on a voluntary basis; terms will run 4 years from July 1 through June 30, 2030. Applications are due by Feb. 13.
2025 was Hawai‘i’s second driest, warmest year on record, new report confirms
Published by the University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program, this first-of-its-kind report uses plain language, along with easy-to-interpret maps and figures, to summarize statewide rainfall, temperature, and drought conditions over the past year.
Big Island News
UPDATE: High surf warning has extended through Thursday morning in west Hawaiʻi
A high surf warning is in effect for Big Islandʻs north- and west-facing shores through Thursday at 6 a.m.
Text scam targeting people statewide threatens drivers over nonexistent traffic fines
Hawaiʻi State Judiciary reports people statewide are receiving alleged Department of Motor Vehicles text messages saying that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the recipient's driving privileges and vehicle registration will be suspended, and they will be assessed an additional fee.
From campus to Capitol: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa shares research with state lawmakers
Fourth annual Research Day allowed about 100 undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, faculty and staff to share their work with state legislators through informational displays, demonstrations and interactive activities.
Maui News
Lee A. Tonouchi named Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate 2026-2029
The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, and Hawaiʻi State Public Library System announced the selection of Lee A. Tonouchi as the new Poet Laureate of Hawaiʻi.
New economic analysis: monthly medical cannabis sales in Hawaiʻi total $5.3M
The report, prepared by Cannabis Public Policy Consulting, shows that Hawaiʻi’s regulated medical cannabis system captures approximately 86-87 percent of all cannabis spending by registered patients and that monthly medical cannabis sales total about $5.3 million.
State Sen. Kidani issues statement following inquiry into her ability to serve
Sen. Michelle N. Kidani released a statement on Wednesday regarding a media inquiry on her ability to serve.
Nominations sought for annual celebration of outstanding Maui County volunteers
HandsOn Maui, the County of Maui Volunteer Center, encourages nominations for the annual Volunteer Hero Celebration of Service, an initiative that highlights residents who actively volunteer to improve their Maui County communities.
