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Federal legislation introduced to establish new national veterans cemetery in Hawaiʻi

The only national cemetery in Hawaiʻi is running out of space, and has been functionally closed for in-ground burials since 1991 — and it is expected to stop taking cremated remains by 2036.

High surf advisory in place for areas of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

Surf heights are expected to rise to 14 to 20 feet.

Affordable housing remains top concern for many residents, finds annual statewide survey

The winter 2025 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives reveals 71% of residents surveyed agree the state should build more housing as quickly as possible; survey also finds 89% of respondents say military is ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ important to state’s economy.

Return of the humpback whales helps boost Maui’s recovering tourism industry

Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.

Members of Hawaiʻi House Majority outline top priorities for 2026 legislative session

“Amid ongoing federal uncertainty, our priorities include expanding affordable housing, supporting Native Hawaiian families, ensuring essential social services remain uninterrupted, addressing workforce shortages and responsibly strengthening the state’s revenue base,” said state House Majority Leader Oʻahu state Rep. Sean Quinlan.

Waipahu High students curate University of Hawaiʻi fashion exhibit for Muʻumuʻu Month

The pieces on display as part of current the Historic Fashion Collection exhibit were selected by nearly 30 students at the Oʻahu high school, who could be the future of Hawaiʻi’s fashion industry; curating the exhibit introduces the teens to possible career paths ranging from designing to entrepreneurship and retail buying to sustainable fashion.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
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Federal legislation introduced to establish new national veterans cemetery in Hawaiʻi

The only national cemetery in Hawaiʻi is running out of space, and has been functionally closed for in-ground burials since 1991 — and it is expected to stop taking cremated remains by 2036.

Affordable housing remains top concern for many residents, finds annual statewide survey

The winter 2025 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives reveals 71% of residents surveyed agree the state should build more housing as quickly as possible; survey also finds 89% of respondents say military is ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ important to state’s economy.

Return of the humpback whales helps boost Maui’s recovering tourism industry

Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.

Members of Hawaiʻi House Majority outline top priorities for 2026 legislative session

“Amid ongoing federal uncertainty, our priorities include expanding affordable housing, supporting Native Hawaiian families, ensuring essential social services remain uninterrupted, addressing workforce shortages and responsibly strengthening the state’s revenue base,” said state House Majority Leader Oʻahu state Rep. Sean Quinlan.

Waipahu High students curate University of Hawaiʻi fashion exhibit for Muʻumuʻu Month

The pieces on display as part of current the Historic Fashion Collection exhibit were selected by nearly 30 students at the Oʻahu high school, who could be the future of Hawaiʻi’s fashion industry; curating the exhibit introduces the teens to possible career paths ranging from designing to entrepreneurship and retail buying to sustainable fashion.

New King Kaumualiʻi Elementary pre-K further strengthens Kauaʻi access to early learning

Five of the island’s nine public elementary schools now offer pre-kindergarten education opportunities; Hawai’i Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Hawai’i Senate President Ronald Kouchi, who represents Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, paid a recent visit to the new King Kaumualiʻi Elementary classroom.

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Maui’s recovering tourism industry receives boost from return of the humpback whales

Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.

PGA Tour Champions tourney at Hualālai celebrates 30 years, with inaugural champ Hale Irwin as ambassador

The tournament, now called the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai, started with 17 professionals, and this year's pro field is at 42, including defending champion Ernie Els of South Africa.

Annual statewide survey finds affordable housing still top concern for many residents

The winter 2025 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives reveals 71% of residents surveyed agree the state should build more housing as quickly as possible; survey also finds 89% of respondents say military is 'very' or 'somewhat' important to state's economy.

Indivisible of East Hawaiʻi holding ‘Rebirth of Freedom’ rally on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday

Monday's event celebrates the legacy of King, who led a broad coalition of civil rights groups, and pushed for the passage of The Civil Rights Act, The Voting Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act.

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Legislation introduced to establish new national veterans cemetery in Hawaiʻi

US Sen. Mazie Hirono and Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda have introduced the Hawaiʻi National Cemetery Act, legislation that would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a new national veterans cemetery in the state. The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, the burial site for approximately 53,000 veterans from World War I, […]

HDS Foundation awards $21,000 in scholarships to 7 Maui dental hygiene students

The HDS Foundation, the state’s only philanthropic organization solely dedicated to improving access to oral health care, promoting oral health education, and reducing oral health diseases, recently awarded a total of $21,000 in scholarships to seven dental hygiene students from Maui. 

Oceanside property owners on Lahaina’s Front Street face dilemma: Sell to Maui County or wait to rebuild?

Maui County hopes to launch a program to buy properties makai of Front Street and create a connected waterfront to protect against flooding and create more open space and shoreline access.

Maui Weather Forecast for January 18, 2026

Trades will give way to southeast winds later today as an upper level ridge axis moves across the state. Showers will be light and mainly in windward and mauka...