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Globally known humpback whale ‘Big Mama’ back in Salish Sea after winter in Hawaiʻi

The Pacific Whale Watch Association said iconic humpback whale BCY0324 known as “Big Mama” has safely returned to local waters after her winter migration in Hawaiʻi.

State investigates rock thrown at Hawaiian monk seal on Maui, breaches of seal resting areas

The Department of Land and Natural Resources is investigating social media postings on Instagram that appear to show an adult male throwing an object toward a monk seal while it was swimming in the water off the Lahaina shoreline.

Magic and mischief hit the stage as Hanapēpē Theater doubles the Shakespeare

Experience Shakespeare like never before on Kauaʻi’s west side, as Storybook Theatre of Hawaiʻi, led by Mark Jeffers, presents a condensed, family-friendly mashup of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Merchant of Venice.”

Telescope atop Mauna Kea on Big Island helps reveal changes in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

Observations suggest the comet’s chemistry changed as it passed near the sun, providing new clues to how materials in interstellar comets differ from those in comets formed in this part of the cosmic neighborhood.

State orders cease and desist for BG Wealth Sharing Ltd.

Each respondent must pay $50,000 for respondents) soliciting and offering unregistered securities to Hawai’i residents by utilizing a cryptocurrency platform.

Legislature passes package of bills to strengthen health care across the state

Hawaiʻi State Legislature advances comprehensive health initiatives marking a pivotal step in fortifying healthcare access and preventive measures statewide.
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Globally known humpback whale ‘Big Mama’ back in Salish Sea after winter in Hawaiʻi

The Pacific Whale Watch Association said iconic humpback whale BCY0324 known as “Big Mama” has safely returned to local waters after her winter migration in Hawaiʻi.

State investigates rock thrown at Hawaiian monk seal on Maui, breaches of seal resting areas

The Department of Land and Natural Resources is investigating social media postings on Instagram that appear to show an adult male throwing an object toward a monk seal while it was swimming in the water off the Lahaina shoreline.

Telescope atop Mauna Kea on Big Island helps reveal changes in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

Observations suggest the comet’s chemistry changed as it passed near the sun, providing new clues to how materials in interstellar comets differ from those in comets formed in this part of the cosmic neighborhood.

State orders cease and desist for BG Wealth Sharing Ltd.

Each respondent must pay $50,000 for respondents) soliciting and offering unregistered securities to Hawai’i residents by utilizing a cryptocurrency platform.

Legislature passes package of bills to strengthen health care across the state

Hawaiʻi State Legislature advances comprehensive health initiatives marking a pivotal step in fortifying healthcare access and preventive measures statewide.

Lava fountains erupt for about 9 hours during Episode 46 of ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea

Lava geysers from the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano stopped shortly before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5; tephra fall was greatest within 3 miles from the two active vents.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 08, 2026

Light to more breezy trade winds will return tomorrow and hold well into next week. Winds will be weak enough the next couple of days to allow for more...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 08, 2026

A moderate, long-period northwest swell will peak this evening for Kauai and Oahu and continue to build this evening and peak overnight for Maui and the Big...

School bus used for disabled students stolen from Ocean View

Authorities in Hawaiʻi are investigating the brazen theft of a school bus from Ocean View Estates and its later recovery at a property, where surveillance footage captured several suspects.

UPDATE: Authorities thank public after missing teen found safe in Ocean View

Lily Amor, 17, who was previously reported as a runaway, has been found safe and in good health in Ocean View.

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Maui Surf Forecast for May 08, 2026

A moderate, long-period northwest swell will peak this evening for Kauai and Oahu and continue to build this evening and peak overnight for Maui and the Big...

Maui United Way awards community-led disaster relief and long-term recovery funds to nonprofits 

Maui United Way awarded $1,175,479 to four nonprofit organizations: Family Life Center; Kaibigan ng Lahaina;  Jewish Community Services of Hawaiʻi; and Roots Reborn. Maui United Way also provided a total of $122,587 in support to Maui and Molokaʻi through targeted relief efforts following the March 2026 Kona Low floods, including $103,500 awarded to 10 nonprofit organizations.

Hawaiʻi Water Service offers free conservation kit to Maui customers, rebates also available to Kāʻanapali customers

As parts of Maui County continue experiencing drought conditions and with warmer temperatures expected to increase water use this spring and summer, Hawaiʻi Water Service (Hawaiʻi Water) encourages its Maui customers to take advantage of conservation resources to help them save water—and money.

State legislature passes bills to strengthen health care across Hawaiʻi

The Hawaiʻi State Legislature has finalized passage of a broad package of health-related measures, with bills from the House Committee on Health and the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services approved on final reading in both chambers today. The legislation spans public health protections, expanded care for kūpuna, mental health access, cancer screening, and long-term care planning.