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‘The Story of Poke’: Learn how this uniquely Hawaiian dish became a global culinary sensation

No matter which way you make it — with Hawaiian salt, shoyu, mayonnaise or whatever, even if it’s not with tuna — the classic raw fish dish is spreading Hawaiian culture and aloha around the world; learn more in a 30-minute documentary debuting Sunday, April 12, on Spectrum OC16 Channel 16.

UPDATE: Wastewater spill at Waimea treatment plant reaches about 140,000 gallons

Warning signs will remain posted until Hawai‘i Department of Health provides clearance that the waters are back to safe levels; Kaua’i County Department of Public Works Wastewater Management Division continues working on immediate repair projects.

Flood watch in effect through beginning of week; state urges continued vigilance

With statewide flood watch extended: “We urge everyone to stay informed and be prepared to act if needed,” said said state Adjutant General and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Director Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan.

17th annual Art at the Capitol next week in Honolulu

The free, family-friendly event is open to the public and celebrates local art, performances and culture; this year’s theme is “Urban Canvases; Culture in Motion.”

Saturday Kaua‘i severe weather updates: Flood watch extended for all islands

The spill happened between just before 8 a.m. and just prior to 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Waimea Wastewater Treatment Plant; it is thought to have reached Kīkīaola Harbor, where signs are posted warning about the dangers of potential exposure to the wastewater spill.

UPDATE: Road closure scheduled for Pe‘e Road in Po‘ipū delayed because of severe weather

The road closure and related ongoing construction project — which was also delayed — now are slated to continue April 13-17, weather permitting.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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‘The Story of Poke’: Learn how this uniquely Hawaiian dish became a global culinary sensation

No matter which way you make it — with Hawaiian salt, shoyu, mayonnaise or whatever, even if it’s not with tuna — the classic raw fish dish is spreading Hawaiian culture and aloha around the world; learn more in a 30-minute documentary debuting Sunday, April 12, on Spectrum OC16 Channel 16.

Flood watch in effect through beginning of week; state urges continued vigilance

With statewide flood watch extended: “We urge everyone to stay informed and be prepared to act if needed,” said said state Adjutant General and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Director Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan.

17th annual Art at the Capitol next week in Honolulu

The free, family-friendly event is open to the public and celebrates local art, performances and culture; this year’s theme is “Urban Canvases; Culture in Motion.”

Saturday Kaua‘i severe weather updates: Flood watch extended for all islands

The spill happened between just before 8 a.m. and just prior to 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Waimea Wastewater Treatment Plant; it is thought to have reached Kīkīaola Harbor, where signs are posted warning about the dangers of potential exposure to the wastewater spill.

Merrie Monarch group contest begins with plenty of powerful moments during beloved hula kahiko night

Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority accepting funding proposals for festivals, experiences, events

Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.

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Kings’ Shop culinary event raises thousands for Waikōloa conservation initiative

A culinary fundraiser on Hawaiʻi Island raised about $18,000 to benefit the Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative.

State urges residents to remain vigilant as flood watch continues

With statewide flood watch extended: "We urge everyone to stay informed and be prepared to act if needed,” said said state Adjutant General and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Director Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan.

Election notification cards should arrive soon in mailboxes of Big Island voters

Verifying accurate and current voter registration information is necessary to ensure voters receive a ballot in the mail.

From humble slices or cuts to global culinary sensation, don’t miss ‘The Story of Poke’

No matter which way you make it -- with Hawaiian salt, shoyu, mayonnaise or whatever, even if it's not with tuna — the classic raw fish dish is spreading Hawaiian culture and aloha around the world; learn more in a 30-minute documentary debuting Sunday, April 12, on Spectrum OC16 Channel 16.

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Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from Kīlauea’s past

A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.

Second CRB detection on Molokaʻi

A second dead coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) was found in a detection trap on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2026, approximately 2 miles west of Molokaʻi Airport, by staff from the Molokaʻi/Maui Invasive Species Committee (MoMISC). This is the second CRB detection on Molokaʻi. This follows the first Molokaʻi detection of a dead CRB on April 7.

State urges vigilance as Flood Watch is extended to Monday night

The state of Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency urges all Hawaiʻi residents to remain vigilant after the National Weather Service extended the Flood Watch for the entire state through 6 p.m. Monday.

County of Maui Planning Department highlights emergency activities temporarily allowed in SMA

County of Maui Department of Planning is informing property owners and residents within the Special Management Area (SMA) throughout Maui County of limited activities that are permissible due to the state’s emergency proclamation tied to the current and recent storms.