Business Hawai‘i December 2025 unemployment remains unchanged at 2.2
Community New state Kaiapuni Education priority placement process to support growing demand
Bangkok Happy Bowl features island rhythm in February, with live Hawaiian music, hula
The island’s only Asian restaurant offering live entertainment 7 nights a week in its open-air setting features beloved Kauaʻi musicians and dancers who bring warmth, culture and energy to every evening. January 27, 2026 · 05:00am
Parking lots at Hanalei Bay slated for temporary closure this week
From Jan. 29-30, the four lots will be closed from 5 to 11 a.m.Community National report ranks University of Hawaiʻi 2-year colleges among best for…
Community Hirono meets with students, advocates, local businesses on O‘ahu
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Kaua‘i News
Hawai‘i December 2025 unemployment remains unchanged at 2.2%
The number of nonfarm jobs available throughout the state also increased by 7,400 from December 2024 to December 2025.
New state Kaiapuni Education priority placement process to support growing demand
Interim guidance from Hawaiʻi Department of Education sets clearer, statewide approach as long-term Hawaiian language immersion program planning continues.
National report ranks University of Hawaiʻi 2-year colleges among best for affordability
The university’s commitment to keeping education within reach is most evident at its community colleges, which received a “Leading” rating for affordability, with the index finding that the average 2-year student in Hawaiʻi needs to work only 9 hours per week to cover the net price of attendance, while low-income students require just 6 hours per week.
Parking lots at Hanalei Bay slated for temporary closure this week
From Jan. 29-30, the four lots will be closed from 5 to 11 a.m.
Hirono meets with students, advocates, local businesses on O‘ahu
Purpose of the Hawai‘i Democrat’s visits was to discuss Impact of federal funding and consequences of President Donald Trump’s policies
Hawaiʻi Keiki Caucus to introduce 2026 legislative package to state lawmakers
Hawaiʻi Keiki Caucus — established in 1994 — is a bipartisan collaborative effort among state legislators, community leaders and youth-centered organizations dedicated to advancing policies that improve the lives of Hawaiʻi’s young people.
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Hawaii News
Hawai‘i December 2025 unemployment remains unchanged at 2.2%
The number of nonfarm jobs available throughout the state also increased by 7,400 from December 2024 to December 2025.
New state Kaiapuni Education priority placement process to support growing demand
Interim guidance from Hawaiʻi Department of Education sets clearer, statewide approach as long-term Hawaiian language immersion program planning continues.
National report ranks University of Hawaiʻi 2-year colleges among best for affordability
The university’s commitment to keeping education within reach is most evident at its community colleges, which received a “Leading” rating for affordability, with the index finding that the average 2-year student in Hawaiʻi needs to work only 9 hours per week to cover the net price of attendance, while low-income students require just 6 hours per week.
Hirono meets with students, advocates, local businesses on O‘ahu
Purpose of the Hawai‘i Democrat’s visits was to discuss Impact of federal funding and consequences of President Donald Trump’s policies
Hawaiʻi Keiki Caucus to introduce 2026 legislative package to state lawmakers
Hawaiʻi Keiki Caucus — established in 1994 — is a bipartisan collaborative effort among state legislators, community leaders and youth-centered organizations dedicated to advancing policies that improve the lives of Hawaiʻi’s young people.
Big Island News
Big Island programs selected to receive funding through Kahu ʻĀina program
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority invests in locally driven initiatives that heal, restore and reconnect people with place in an effort to bridge culture and conservation throughout the islands.
Call for artists: Kona Coffee Cultural Festival seeks submissions for 2026 signature art
Celebrate the art of Kona coffee — let your creativity brew! Art piece selected will be featured on all official 2026 festival merchandise, marketing and promotional materials.
Hawaiʻi Keiki Caucus 2026 legislative package to be presented this week to state lawmakers
Hawaiʻi Keiki Caucus — established in 1994 — is a bipartisan collaborative effort among state legislators, community leaders and youth-centered organizations dedicated to advancing policies that improve the lives of Hawaiʻi’s young people.
Maui News
West Coast Health Alliance endorses American Academy of Pediatrics immunization schedule
The West Coast Health Alliance endorses the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. This reflects a broad consensus on the safety and benefits of the recommended immunizations, according to the state Department of Health.
Hawaiʻi Journalism Initiative adopts national nonprofit standards, paving the way for sustainable local news
The Hawaiʻi Journalism Initiative has officially adopted comprehensive operational and ethical policies aligned with the Institute for Nonprofit News, the gold standard for public service journalism in America. “This is a strategic milestone that marks a significant step forward in HJI’s evolution from a startup concept to a thriving civic institution for public engagement and […]
Rooftop solar tops 120,000 on Hawaiian Electric grids, including 19,000 on Maui
In Maui County, there are 19,068 PV systems, 94% of which are residential, and 8% are commercial or grid-scale. Maui has a 232 MW capacity, 47% of which is residential, and 53% is commercial or grid-scale.
Surfer John John Florence defers return to competition, takes year-long break
Three-time World Champion John John Florence has announced that he will defer his return to the World Surf League, Championship Tour for another year. Florence, who was awarded the WSL Season Wildcard, has decided to withdraw from the 2026 CT and extend his break from full-time competition to continue to focus on his family and travel.
