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Big Island community shaken by magnitude of damage caused by major earthquake

Homes were rattled off their foundations, cracks appeared in walls, windows were broken, giant boulders blocked residents in, stone walls collapsed, power went out and more following the magnitude-6.0 temblor just before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22.

No swimming advised following shark sighting at Hanalei Bay

Lifeguards will reassess the area later on Monday, May 25.

Kauaʻi Fire Department celebrates promotions of 15 members during pinning ceremony

The firefighters and officers who advanced in rank across multiple levels within the department represented the long hours, sacrifices and continued service of those who help every day to protect Kauaʻi.

Road closures scheduled for ‘Aliomanu Road beginning this week in Anahola

Closures are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays May 28-June 1 and are necessary for the public’s safety and for Kaua‘i Department of Public Works Roads Division crews to complete the road’s resurfacing.

Hawai‘i-Japan Sister Summit strengthens partnerships, sets new priorities

This year’s summit, which ended last week, built on the inaugural 2023 event, inviting state and county officials, Sister Prefecture and Sister City representatives as well as experts in economic development, culture, health, security and resilience.

20 lane closures scheduled during week of May 24-29 on Kaua‘i state roadways

In observance of Memorial Day, May 25, there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted; lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Hawai‘i-Japan Sister Summit strengthens partnerships, sets new priorities

This year’s summit, which ended last week, built on the inaugural 2023 event, inviting state and county officials, Sister Prefecture and Sister City representatives as well as experts in economic development, culture, health, security and resilience.

Scholarship offer following Lahaina wildfire opened doors for diesel mechanics grad to begin to build a better life

Troy Branco-Liu for most of his life never imagined leaving Lahaina. However, after the 2023 Maui wildfire upended his community, a University of Hawaiʻi scholarship opened a door the Lahainaluna High School graduate never expected, an opportunity to start over at Hawaiʻi Community College in Hilo on the Big Island, which would ultimately change the course of his future.

In observance of Memorial Day, Gov. Green orders US, Hawaiian flags to fly at half-staff

Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on May 25 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and the Hawaiʻi National Guard.

Join statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day this June

Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources invites everyone in state to organize events on or about June 6 to mālama shorelines, waterways and community spaces that sustain life in Hawaiʻi.

Legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks trafficking proposed by Case, Tokuda

Measure proposed by the 2 Hawaiʻi Democrats in the U.S. House expands federal money laundering laws to cover illegal movement of fireworks across state lines.

Wrong Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, card might have been sent to about 800 households

Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services says its electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, vendor Fidelity Information Services sent some beneficiaries SUN Bucks card instead of regular Kōkua card.

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Hawaiʻi County announces return of keiki Learn to Swim program

The program is designed to teach children essential swimming skills, promote water safety and build confidence; it will be offered in June and July at county pools around the island island.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 25, 2026

A broad ridge north of the Hawaiian Islands will dominate our weather for at least the next seven days, with moderate to locally strong easterly trade winds...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 25, 2026

Surf along south-facing shores will very subtly decline Monday as a very small, medium period south swell lingers. A slightly higher longer period south...

Everyone invited to participate in statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day

Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources invites everyone in state to organize events on or about June 6 to mālama shorelines, waterways and community spaces that sustain life in Hawaiʻi.

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Op-Ed: HB1823 could make rebuilding infrastructure in post-wildfire Lahaina easier

Op-Ed:  Jonathan Helton with the Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi explains how a recently passed bill could ease the rebuilding of Lahaina’s roads, water lines and sewer system following the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires.

Attorney General Lopez provides biweekly update on public corruption investigation

Since the last update, the department’s Special Investigation and Prosecution Division (SIPD) continues to review records, conduct interviews and evaluate information obtained through subpoenas.

Hawaiʻi-Japan Sister Summit strengthens partnerships, sets new collaborative priorities

The 2026 Hawaiʻi–Japan Sister Summit concluded yesterday at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort, bringing together more than 350 participants – including nearly 30 governors, vice governors and mayors – from Hawaiʻi and Japan – for dialogue, cultural exchange and policy collaboration. 

Green makes several board and commission appointments, including Freitas to UH Board of Regents

Gov. Josh Green announced several appointments and interim appointments to state boards and commissions, including the appointment of Makai Freitas to the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.