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Kauaʻi Fire Department is responding to multiple vehicle fire in Līhuʻe

Residents and visitors are advised to avoid the intersection of Kanakōlu Street and ʻEhiku Street as crews suppress the fire.

MorningStar Farms plant protein products recalled for presence of plastic

The Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to verify that they possess MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties and stop using them immediately.

Kauaʻi now designated as a coffee berry borer-infested area

Interisland movement restrictions change after almost every island with commercial coffee production is infested with the coffee berry borer.

$2.2M grant funds next phase of Maui wildfire recovery study by University of Hawai‘i researchers

“With [National Institutes of Health’s] continued support, we can now translate those lessons into evidence-based strategies that improve disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience for communities facing future disasters,” said University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health Dean Alex Ortega.

State: Hemp retailer and distributor registration enforcement to begin July 1

All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.

Surfrider again invites everyone to volunteer for July 5 beach cleanup events near them

Fireworks debris, plastic cups, broken chairs, food wrappers, single-use everything — It all gets buried in the sand or washes into the ocean after Fourth of July celebrations.
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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

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

MorningStar Farms plant protein products recalled for presence of plastic

The Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to verify that they possess MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties and stop using them immediately.

Kauaʻi now designated as a coffee berry borer-infested area

Interisland movement restrictions change after almost every island with commercial coffee production is infested with the coffee berry borer.

$2.2M grant funds next phase of Maui wildfire recovery study by University of Hawai‘i researchers

“With [National Institutes of Health’s] continued support, we can now translate those lessons into evidence-based strategies that improve disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience for communities facing future disasters,” said University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health Dean Alex Ortega.

State: Hemp retailer and distributor registration enforcement to begin July 1

All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.

Nearly $130 million in funding available through Green Fee opportunities

A statewide workshop series aims to empower community organizations with the skills needed to secure funding to support environmental and cultural projects.

New pathways created toward homeownership in Hawai‘i with signing of Senate bill

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.

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Two plant protein products recalled from Hawaiʻi shelves due to potential plastic contamination

Consumers urged to verify if they possess MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets or Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties, which are distributed to stores nationwide.

Money saving challenge pays off for Big Island families

The County of Hawaiʻi disbursed $14,000 to 14 participants after they successfully saved money every month.

Enforcement begins July 1 for statewide hemp retailer and distributor registration requirements

All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.

Experts remind public ahead of Fourth of July that fireworks are not toys, can cause devastating eye injuries

Hawaiian Eye Center offers safety tips to protect your eyes during U.S. celebration of its Independence Day.

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From Maui student to head chef: Brian Tadena leads Trilogy’s reimagined Lahaina dinner sail experience

Tadena brings experience, passion, and perspective to the Lahaina Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail, where guests enjoy a chef-prepared four-course dinner featuring dishes such as Blackened Ahi Sashimi with sriracha aioli, Guava Glazed Pork Belly, Miso Baked Mahi Mahi, and Maui Onion Demi Braised Short Rib. #Trilogy #SunsetSail

Blue Hawaiian names new executive team, including president and chief executive officer

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters announced a new senior executive team on Wednesday. Blue Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's largest helicopter tour operator and concierge service provider, according to the company.

Hirono co-introduces resolution commemorating 54th anniversary of Title IX, condemns efforts to weaken landmark legislation

US Sen. Mazie Hirono co-introduced a bicameral congressional resolution to commemorate the 54th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark federal civil rights law spearheaded by the late Hawaiʻi Congresswoman Patsy Mink. The resolution honors the legacy of the 1972 law, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and significantly expanded academic and athletic […]

M3.6 earthquake consistent with slip along Kīlauea volcano’s south flank

A magnitude-3.6 earthquake occurred 9 miles south of the village of Volcano on the Island of Hawaiʻi at 8:29 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The quake occurred at a depth of 5 miles below sea level, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.