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Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Luke steps down indefinitely amid corruption accusations
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke's decision to step down comes four days after she announced she would not seek reelection to Hawai‘i's second-highest office. April 23, 2026 · 11:18am
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The Kauaʻi County Council has officially recognized ocean lifeguards as first responders, highlighting their critical role in emergency situations and aligning with a recent Hawaiʻi State Legislature...Hawai‘i News New leadership positions aim to help move Hawaiʻi tourism into regenerative model
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Kaua‘i News
Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Luke steps down indefinitely amid corruption accusations
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s decision to step down comes four days after she announced she would not seek reelection to Hawai‘i’s second-highest office.
Eruptive episode 45 at Kīlauea on Hawai‘i Island ends
Due to reduced ground and aviation hazards, the U.S. Geological Survey is dropping the Volcano Alert Level from WATCH to ADVISORY.
University of Hawaiʻi AI chatbots help to proactively identify student needs
AI chatbots are helping University of Hawaiʻi students achieve academic success before they ever ask for help.
Lifeguards gain official first responder recognition on Kaua’i
The Kauaʻi County Council has officially recognized ocean lifeguards as first responders, highlighting their critical role in emergency situations and aligning with a recent Hawaiʻi State Legislature decision.
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Hawaii News
Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Luke steps down indefinitely amid corruption accusations
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s decision to step down comes four days after she announced she would not seek reelection to Hawai‘i’s second-highest office.
Eruptive episode 45 at Kīlauea on Hawai‘i Island ends
Due to reduced ground and aviation hazards, the U.S. Geological Survey is dropping the Volcano Alert Level from WATCH to ADVISORY.
University of Hawaiʻi AI chatbots help to proactively identify student needs
AI chatbots are helping University of Hawaiʻi students achieve academic success before they ever ask for help.
New leadership positions aim to help move Hawaiʻi tourism into regenerative model
Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau appoint leaders for a new enterprise that focuses on treating Hawaiʻi as a living system to be stewarded rather than a product to be sold.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Washington D.C. to address critical issues impacting Native Hawaiians
The delegation is meeting with congressional leaders and Department of Defense officials to address the expiring military leases on Hawaiʻi Public Land Trust lands and proposed cuts to funding for Native Hawaiian programs.
Big Island News
Outreach campaign launched to help Big Island residents apply for federal storm assistance
The outreach campaign will start Friday, April 24, with visits to Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala to answer questions and assist with applications for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs meets with leaders in D.C. to discuss critical Native Hawaiian issues
A delegation from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is in Washington D.C. this week to address proposed cuts to funding for Native Hawaiian programs and expiring military leases on Hawaiʻi Public Land Trust lands.
Maui News
PUC approves extensions of eBus and EV charging pilot programs
The Public Utilities Commission approved Hawaiian Electric’s requests to extend its Charge Up eBus Pilot and EV-J and EV-P Tariffs Pilot, with modifications, to support continued progress in transportation electrification and grid efficiency.
Caution advised for highway users during the Maui Marathon on Sunday, April 26
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies highway users that runners will be on a portion of Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) for the Maui Marathon on Sunday, April 26.
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke takes leave of absence without pay amid bribery investigation
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is taking a leave of absence without pay, for an indefinite period, according to a statement released today. This comes the day after her attorney, David M. Louie and the Friends of Sylvia Luke confirmed that a target letter was received from the Special Investigations and Prosecution Division (SIPD) of the Department of the Attorney General stating that Luke is the target of a bribery investigation.
Habitat for Humanity Maui celebrates completion of its first Lahaina rebuild
The home was originally one of ten homes built by Habitat Maui in 2020 for a Lahaina family. Rebuilding it marks an important step forward as families begin returning to the neighborhood following the devastating 2023 wildfires.
