2 more candidates join Kauaʻi mayoral race to replace term-limited Derek Kawakami

The donations collected during 27th drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.

The Guard continues working with each of the state's counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.

The schools were damaged during the Kona low storm that occurred on March 14, when properties in Ka‘ū and South Kona were flooded and damaged.

Several speakers are scheduled to give invaluable tips on brain aging and caregiving resources in Hawaiʻi County at Keaʻau Community Center this Saturday.

The awardee will be responsible for administering the $70,000 Maui County-funded program to supply food vouchers for Lānaʻi residents. Food vouchers must be issued at the County Lānaʻi Farmer’s Market and used on the date they are issued for the purchase of locally grown or sourced fresh produce and fruit, edible algae, poi, meat, fish, eggs and honey.

A partnership including the Hawaiʻi Department of Health and nonprofit providers will bring coordinated mobile medical care and social services to the North Shore of Oʻahu, where residents are recovering from damage caused by massive flooding from kona low storms over the past two weekends.

Mayor Richard Bissen presented a $1.616 billion proposed fiscal 2027 budget to the Maui County Council on Wednesday morning, prioritizing affordable housing, Lahaina wildfire recovery and water system improvements.

The initial $100,000 raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling its impact for relief and recovery efforts. With the support of corporate partners, the Hawaiian Council has secured additional matching funds, allowing the campaign to expand to match up to $200,000 in donations, further expanding the resources available for relief and recovery efforts.