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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures scheduled during weekend in Līhuʻe

The closures are scheduled from 7 to about 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2, to accommodate the 47th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk.

PHOTOS: The early years of celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i

The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.

Draft Historic Preservation Plan for Hawai‘i available for public review

The draft plan prioritizes Native Hawaiian cultural heritage, protecting iwi kūpuna and burial sites.

Flags ordered to half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Following the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend observance, flags will return to full staff at sunrise on May 4.

Volcano Watch: Kīlauea summit eruptions on Big Island outside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater

These past eruptions outside Halemaʻumaʻu are evidence that such eruptions could also occur in the future; and while there have been ongoing earthquakes beneath Kīlauea’s summit, they are not indicative of an imminent eruption along the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu.

Junk vehicle disposal services temporarily suspended

Resource Recovery Solutions, operator of Puhi Metals Recycling Facility, confirmed that as of Friday, May 1, it will be unable to accept vehicles for disposal because of capacity issues; therefore, Junk vehicle disposal services historically offered at no cost to residents will be suspended until further notice.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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PHOTOS: The early years of celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i

The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.

Draft Historic Preservation Plan for Hawai‘i available for public review

The draft plan prioritizes Native Hawaiian cultural heritage, protecting iwi kūpuna and burial sites.

Flags ordered to half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Following the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend observance, flags will return to full staff at sunrise on May 4.

Volcano Watch: Kīlauea summit eruptions on Big Island outside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater

These past eruptions outside Halemaʻumaʻu are evidence that such eruptions could also occur in the future; and while there have been ongoing earthquakes beneath Kīlauea’s summit, they are not indicative of an imminent eruption along the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu.

More heart for Hawai‘i: Southwest Airlines boosts ‘Ohana Rewards

Opportunity for loyalty program members to fly four one-way interisland flights and earn 1 one-way interisland flight brings more perks, more convenience, stronger interisland connections.

State supplemental budget bill approved by Senate, House funding panels

The measure was finalized Thursday evening, April 30, in a joint conference committee; it now goes up for final reading in both chambers before heading to Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green’s desk for his signature.

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News briefs for May 1: Appliance replacement, festival winners and more

A quick look at news happening throughout the island, state and nation.

Intersection in Puna community closed due to police activity

It is unclear at this time the nature of the police activity. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

PHOTOS: Celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i, the early years

The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.

Flags ordered to half-staff in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Following the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend observance, flags will return to full staff at sunrise on May 4.

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Mother’s Day at Westin Maui Resort & Spa

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is offering a special Mother’s Day brunch experience in an alfresco setting with live music and a vibrant atmosphere.

Coast Guard suspends search for fishing vessel crewman offshore Hawaiʻi 

The US Coast Guard suspended its search at 4:30 p.m. Thursday for a fishing vessel crewman in the water over 1,200 miles offshore Hawaiʻi.  Missing is a 59-year-old man who reportedly fell overboard, Sunday. 

US House passes Homeland Security funding bill, ending shutdown except for ICE and CBP

The US House passed legislation earlier passed by the US Senate to fund all of the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2026 except immigration enforcement in two agencies, bringing an end to a shutdown affecting thousands of federal workers. The President has signed the bill into law.

Hawaiʻi REALTORS Charitable Foundation to distribute $200,000 in storm relief

The Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Hawai‘i REALTORS, will distribute $200,000 in grants to Hawai‘i residents impacted by the Kona Low storms in March.