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Schatz to host statewide telephone town hall

Those who register to participate will receive a call to join the discussion once the town hall begins at noon June 11.

Vehicle runs over 2 endangered nēnē on Big Island, leaving both dead

The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources said no citations have been issued at this time over the deaths of two state birds with the incident still under investigation.

Bangkok Happy Bowl and Sushi Bar welcomes summer with nightly live Hawaiian music, hula

Bangkok Happy Bowl invites guests to enjoy flavorful Thai dishes, handcrafted sushi and nightly live Hawaiian music and hula performances throughout the month in an atmosphere that celebrates the culture, creativity and community spirit of the island.

‘We will fight this lawsuit with everything we have’: Governor pushes back against Hawaiian Homes lawsuit

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said his administration stands firm behind the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands after an Oʻahu man filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and its blood quantum mandate.

Kaua‘i Police Department announces fifth annual Touch-A-Truck

Community again invited to explore a variety of large-scale vehicles up close, including a bomb vehicle, fire engine, sanitation truck, dump truck, police car and more; attendees also will learn about the unique functions of each vehicle and meet the people who operate them.

University of Hawaiʻi expands Hoapili Teacher Pathways program statewide

The program — which University of Hawaiʻi launched in 2023 at its Maui College campus — offers tuition-free online courses, flexible enrollment, free entry-level certifications and a seamless 4-year degree path, with no prerequisites necessary.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Schatz to host statewide telephone town hall

Those who register to participate will receive a call to join the discussion once the town hall begins at noon June 11.

Vehicle runs over 2 endangered nēnē on Big Island, leaving both dead

The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources said no citations have been issued at this time over the deaths of two state birds with the incident still under investigation.

‘We will fight this lawsuit with everything we have’: Governor pushes back against Hawaiian Homes lawsuit

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said his administration stands firm behind the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands after an Oʻahu man filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and its blood quantum mandate.

University of Hawaiʻi expands Hoapili Teacher Pathways program statewide

The program — which University of Hawaiʻi launched in 2023 at its Maui College campus — offers tuition-free online courses, flexible enrollment, free entry-level certifications and a seamless 4-year degree path, with no prerequisites necessary.

Hawaiʻi to participate in Medicaid program to expand mental health, substance use treatment services

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Program enhances care and expands access to mental health, substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.

UPDATE: High surf advisory for south-facing shores extended to Thursday evening

According to the National Weather Service, surf heights are expected to reach 10 to 14 feet through Thursday afternoon before declining to 8 to 12 feet in the evening.

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Daniel K. Inouye Highway reopens to one lane following closure in South Hilo

Daniel K. Inouye Highway has reopened to one lane, easing traffic after recent closures, according to Hawaiʻi police.

Audit follow-up notes improvements to Hawaiʻi County affordable housing credit program

Hawaiʻi County Office of Housing and Community Development implemented standardized procedures, strengthened internal controls and formalized policies to support consistent program administration, with formal adoption of administrative rules will follow completion of Chapter 11 revisions; the original performance audit was issued in February 2023.

Vehicle runs over 2 endangered nēnē in Waikōloa parking lot, leaving both dead

The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources said no citations have been issued at this time over the deaths of two state birds with the incident still under investigation.

Hawai‘i County crews respond to water main break in Pepe‘ekeo

Water has been shut off to customers in the area of Old Māmalahoa Highway between eateries Pi‘ilani Kitchen and What's Shakin', along with the lower portion of Kula‘imano Homestead Road.

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Creative strategist, Lori Nishikawa tapped as newest member of Rotary Lahaina Sunset

As the Founder for Roots and Reef Design Agency and co-founder of nonprofit Aloha Amplified, Nishikawa leads projects across community development, branding, websites, and user experience—helping mission-driven organizations communicate clearly and design tools that serve their communities well.

OHA to launch ʻĪnaʻi Kōkua Gift Card Program for families recovering from March 2026 Kona Low storms

The program will provide a one-time $2,000 Home Depot gift card to eligible Native Hawaiian homeowners, renters and lessees whose primary residences sustained minor storm-related damage. OHA has allocated $410,000 for the program, making approximately 200 cards available statewide. 

Process begins to extend $46 million in federal funding to Native Hawaiian Education Program for another year

The extension will keep the Native Hawaiian Education Program fully funded for current grant recipients for at least another year, which guarantees $46 million in federal funding secured by Schatz in Congress will continue to flow to the more than 60 early childhood education sites across Hawai‘i.

Maui police seek help locating Lahaina woman

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Chantrell Miller, 46, of Lahaina. Miller was reported missing by her significant other on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Attempts to contact Miller via her cell phone revealed that it is shut off.