Community 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s maiden voyage to Tahiti celebrated by Polynesian…
Business Kiahuna Sunrise Cafe opens in Poʻipū with local coffee at historic plantation
North Shore Give president steps down to focus on his battle with Stage 4 cancer
“Give me everything you’ve got,” Stefan Swanepoel said he told his doctors who are treating him for Stage 4 prostate cancer. “We are going to beat this.” April 16, 2026 · 05:00am
Blue Hawaiian plans 2-day job fair to fill key positions
Scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20-21 at the Blue Hawaiian offices at Līhuʻe Heliport, candidates for several full-time posts are sought, including guest relations, concierge and concierge...Hawai‘i News Report: Natural gas offers modest gains, big risks for Hawaiʻi energy costs
Community University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa grad programs earn national recognition
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Kaua‘i News
50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s maiden voyage to Tahiti celebrated by Polynesian Voyaging Society
A series of storytelling, educational initiatives, musical performances and fundraising efforts throughout this year will reflect on the legacy of the voyage and its enduring impact.
North Shore Give president steps down to focus on his battle with Stage 4 cancer
“Give me everything you’ve got,” Stefan Swanepoel said he told his doctors who are treating him for Stage 4 prostate cancer. “We are going to beat this.”
National grant provides $400K to expand Direct2UH initiative, simplifying path to college
Building on the success of Direct2UH — the direct admissions initiative launched in October 2025 that offers free entry to Hawaiʻi public high school seniors based on their grade-point average — the grant will fund a unified admissions system with enhanced outreach and guidance.
Blue Hawaiian plans 2-day job fair to fill key positions
Scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20-21 at the Blue Hawaiian offices at Līhuʻe Heliport, candidates for several full-time posts are sought, including guest relations, concierge and concierge manager; recruiters will conduct on-the-spot interviews for qualified applicants.
Kiahuna Sunrise Cafe opens in Poʻipū with local coffee at historic plantation
The newly opened Kiahuna Sunrise Café is the third restaurant on Kauaʻi and seventh overall for owners Kirk and Paula Coult.
Report: Natural gas offers modest gains, big risks for Hawaiʻi energy costs
University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s report finds that while natural gas is often far cheaper than oil on the mainland United States, Hawaiʻi faces higher costs because the fuel must be cooled, shipped across the ocean and converted back into gas.
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Hawaii News
50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s maiden voyage to Tahiti celebrated by Polynesian Voyaging Society
A series of storytelling, educational initiatives, musical performances and fundraising efforts throughout this year will reflect on the legacy of the voyage and its enduring impact.
National grant provides $400K to expand Direct2UH initiative, simplifying path to college
Building on the success of Direct2UH — the direct admissions initiative launched in October 2025 that offers free entry to Hawaiʻi public high school seniors based on their grade-point average — the grant will fund a unified admissions system with enhanced outreach and guidance.
Report: Natural gas offers modest gains, big risks for Hawaiʻi energy costs
University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s report finds that while natural gas is often far cheaper than oil on the mainland United States, Hawaiʻi faces higher costs because the fuel must be cooled, shipped across the ocean and converted back into gas.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa grad programs earn national recognition
Ten programs are in the nation’s top 50, and an additional 17 are in the top 100, as ranked by the 2026 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools.
2 new members appointed to University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents, pending Senate confirmation
The Board of Regents is responsible for overseeing the 10-campus UH system, including policy direction, financial oversight and long-term strategic planning.
Kauaʻi County Council to consider resolution recognizing ocean lifeguards as first responders
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature also is currently considering similar resolutions that would give open water lifeguards the same rights, resources, training support and professional respect accorded to first responders.
Big Island News
Big Island’s top student readers test their memory, teamwork in annual Quiz Bowl
"The Quiz Bowl was created for kids that have reading tattooed on their forehead," said David Giff, chair of the Heluhelu Quiz Bowl steering committee. "They are avid readers who happen to be quite competitive.
This is what Hawaiʻi County public safety departments proposed for their new budgets
Budget discussions before Hawai‘i County Council continue today with several departments outlining their priorities, including Parks and Recreation, Office of Aging and Environmental Management.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 17-23: Freaky Tiki, Uncle Charlie, Maisey Rika, HI-CAL DEAD, kickball, Earth Day cleanup and more
It's another week with plenty to do around the Big Island, but if you're a music enthusiast — or just like to listen to great tunes — several venues have events planned that are pitch perfect for you; check out this week's top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Maui News
Access restricted at Hoʻokipa Beach Park during first state high school championship surfing event
Access to the County of Maui's Hoʻokipa Beach Park facilities will be restricted to competition use only from 5 p.m. Thursday, April 30, through 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, to host the inaugural Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association Surfing State Championships (HHSAA), the County Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The park will reopen for regular public access at 5 p.m. on May 2.
County of Maui DWS student video contest deadline extended to April 24
The County of Maui Department of Water Supply has extended the deadline to April 24, 2026, for its 8th Annual Water Source Protection Video Contest among Maui County students.
Maui Weather Forecast for April 16, 2026
A low pressure system lingers far to the north of Hawaii this morning, supporting continued light and variable winds with chances for light to moderate...
Maui Police Department aims for funding for staff shortages, law enforcement modernization
The Maui Police Department is requesting a $12.2 million budget increase next fiscal year, or 11.6% more than this year, to address staffing shortages and modernize public safety technology across Maui County.
