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Hawai‘i fraud losses increased 25% in 2025 to $79.6 million
Federal Bureau of Investigations and Federal Trade Commission fraud reports also reveal the state ranks fifth in the nation among per-capita losses. April 28, 2026 · 03:00am
Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture to choose eight projects for federal grant funding
Hawaiʻi's specialty crop producers can apply for funding from a $618,260 USDA grant aimed at enhancing competitiveness and market opportunities for local fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and more.Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative returning money to members
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Kaua‘i News
University of Hawai‘i Community College transfer success highlighted in new video series
The message throughout every story of each of the seven students is the same: you don’t need to have everything figured out to begin; students can start where they are — and go beyond.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa announces third finalist for chancellor
W. John Kao, president of National Tsing Hua University, is the third and final candidate for the chancellor position at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and will visit the campus next week.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative returning money to members
“KIUC is in a strong position after more than two decades of responsible financial management,” said KIUC Board Chair Allan Smith.
Hawai‘i fraud losses increased 25% in 2025 to $79.6 million
Federal Bureau of Investigations and Federal Trade Commission fraud reports also reveal the state ranks fifth in the nation among per-capita losses.
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Hawaii News
University of Hawai‘i Community College transfer success highlighted in new video series
The message throughout every story of each of the seven students is the same: you don’t need to have everything figured out to begin; students can start where they are — and go beyond.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa announces third finalist for chancellor
W. John Kao, president of National Tsing Hua University, is the third and final candidate for the chancellor position at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and will visit the campus next week.
Hawai‘i fraud losses increased 25% in 2025 to $79.6 million
Federal Bureau of Investigations and Federal Trade Commission fraud reports also reveal the state ranks fifth in the nation among per-capita losses.
Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture to choose eight projects for federal grant funding
Hawaiʻi’s specialty crop producers can apply for funding from a $618,260 USDA grant aimed at enhancing competitiveness and market opportunities for local fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and more.
Polynesian Voyaging Society, Kamehameha Schools conclude 10-day cultural exchange in Taiwan
Events and site visits around the East Asia island advanced relationships, educational partnerships and logistical preparations for the anticipated arrival of traditional Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia in spring 2027.
Hawai‘i gas prices decrease during past week, bucking national trend on the rise
Prices just before 8 a.m. Monday, April 27, at Kapa‘a gas pumps ranged from $5.39 per gallon on the low end to as much as $5.99 per gallon; prices at the pump for neighbor islands decreased 10.6 cents per gallon from last week’s average $5.64 per gallon.
Big Island News
2 speed humps, 1 speed table to be installed in Honalo
State transportation officials say the new speed reduction tools on Māmalahoa Highway and Kuakini Highway will improve safety in the area, where 8 traffic crashes happened during the past 5 years, including one fatality.
Big Island Now news briefs for April 28: Stronger Hawaiʻi, customer communication, Agency of the Year, Jones Act
A quick look at news happening throughout the island, state and nation.
Maui News
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua appoints Courtney Conching as Director of Group Sales
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua announced the appointment of Courtney Conching as Director of Group Sales. With over a decade of expertise in the luxury hospitality sector, Conching will spearhead the resort’s efforts to drive high-impact group business through a unique lens of authentic Hawaiian culture and world-class sales expertise.
Southwest Airlines boosts ʻOhana Rewards
Beginning today, ʻOhana Rewards Members will earn a minimum of 1,000 Rapid Rewards points for every one-way interisland flight, paired with an ability to purchase one-way interisland flights for as few as 4,000 Rapid Rewards points—this means Members earn enough points to redeem a one-way interisland flight after four one-way interisland flights flown.
Tofu poke bowls debut on Hawaiʻi public school lunch menus
Tofu poke, prepared fresh in school cafeterias, featured tofu mixed with green onions and onions, tossed in a Hawaiian-style sauce of shoyu, sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Although the recent severe weather impacted the availability of local produce across the state, schools were encouraged to incorporate locally grown vegetables, if available, as part of the Department’s broader farm-to-school initiative.
Maui Kamehameha Parade issues call for parade entries
Maui's 2026 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pā‘ū Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a is set for Saturday, June 20, 2026, and the community is invited to take part in the annual celebration. The festivities return to Central Maui, with a parade along Kaʻahumanu Avenue followed by a hoʻolauleʻa at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
