Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care

“We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us," said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.

The swells generated by Hurricane Lowell are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions for portions of the Hawaiian Islands, according to the 11 p.m. Wednesday forecast of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

Crews continue assessment and recovery efforts to restore reliable water service to mauka Wai‘ōhinu and South Point Road; the department recognizes significant impact the prolonged service disruptions have on the community, and unfortunately damage to some access routes and critical infrastructure still are complicating efforts.

Breezy trade winds will become strong and gusty tomorrow afternoon. Trade showers will generally favor windward and mauka areas, particularly during the...

Five surfers were rescued from choppy waters at Papalaua Wayside Park in West Maui around 1:53 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.   Emergency personnel responded to an ocean area along Honoapiʻilani Highway where multiple people on surfboards were struggling in gusty winds reported to be blowing at 20-25 mph.

A moderate, long-period south swell will continue to fill in overnight and peak Wednesday. Surf along south facing shores should peak below advisory...

A new study led by a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researcher discovered that the Moon’s mixed-up soil can be read as a cosmic time capsule for exploding stars.

Maui firefighters responded to a fire burning at several rubbish and recycling bins at the Maui Eldorado in Kāʻanapali early Tuesday morning.