Hawai‘i News Flags ordered to half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Community Volcano Watch: Kīlauea summit eruptions on Big Island outside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
State supplemental budget bill approved by Senate, House funding panels
The measure was finalized Thursday evening, April 30, in a joint conference committee; it now goes up for final reading in both chambers before heading to Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green's desk for his signature. April 30, 2026 · 10:09pm
PHOTOS: The early years of celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i
The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.Community Junk vehicle disposal services temporarily suspended
Community Mark your calendar: Online registration for Summer Fun Program begins later this month
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Kaua‘i News
PHOTOS: The early years of celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i
The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.
Draft Historic Preservation Plan for Hawai‘i available for public review
The draft plan prioritizes Native Hawaiian cultural heritage, protecting iwi kūpuna and burial sites.
Flags ordered to half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Following the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend observance, flags will return to full staff at sunrise on May 4.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea summit eruptions on Big Island outside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
These past eruptions outside Halemaʻumaʻu are evidence that such eruptions could also occur in the future; and while there have been ongoing earthquakes beneath Kīlauea’s summit, they are not indicative of an imminent eruption along the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu.
Junk vehicle disposal services temporarily suspended
Resource Recovery Solutions, operator of Puhi Metals Recycling Facility, confirmed that as of Friday, May 1, it will be unable to accept vehicles for disposal because of capacity issues; therefore, Junk vehicle disposal services historically offered at no cost to residents will be suspended until further notice.
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Hawaii News
PHOTOS: The early years of celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i
The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.
Draft Historic Preservation Plan for Hawai‘i available for public review
The draft plan prioritizes Native Hawaiian cultural heritage, protecting iwi kūpuna and burial sites.
Flags ordered to half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Following the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend observance, flags will return to full staff at sunrise on May 4.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea summit eruptions on Big Island outside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
These past eruptions outside Halemaʻumaʻu are evidence that such eruptions could also occur in the future; and while there have been ongoing earthquakes beneath Kīlauea’s summit, they are not indicative of an imminent eruption along the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu.
Big Island News
Intersection in Puna community closed due to police activity
It is unclear at this time the nature of the police activity. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
PHOTOS: Celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i, the early years
The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.
Maui News
Public invited to review draft Statewide Historic Preservation Plan
The plan will guide how the state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaiʻi’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034.
West Maui Rep. Cochran leads House in floor no-shows — again, but not as much
State Rep. Elle Cochran of West Maui missed 20% of floor sessions so far this year, the highest absence rate among all House members, according to House of Representatives’ Daily Session Attendance sheets. The records show Cochran was absent for 11 out of 55 session days.
Get ready for the Visitor Industry Charity Walk
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association invites Maui to join this year’s annual Charity Walk fundraiser for Maui County at the War Memorial Events Complex in Wailuku. The MHLA Visitor Industry Charity Walk takes place on Saturday, May 9, at 8 a.m.
DLNR and Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority team up to restore coral on Oʻahu
At the Kewalo site, the restoration project builds on previous efforts by DAR and partners from Kuleana Coral Restoration to save live corals after an anchor-damage event in 2024. The project also provides a new educational experience for recreational divers and operators.
