German visitor and minor rescued on Kalalau Trail along Kauaʻi’s Napali Coast

Kauaʻi Fire Department's Air 1 helicopter rescued a 51-year-old German hiker and a minor facing distress on Kalalau Trail, following a delay due to ongoing search efforts at Kīhili Beach.

Hawaii News 65-year-old leader of trans-Pacific drug trafficking ring sentenced to 28 years

Community Police continue search for man missing since November 2024

UPDATE 2: Search for missing Kapaʻa man to continue at first light Saturday in waters off Kahili Beach

Matthew Packard-Asai was last seen Wednesday, Jan. 28, fishing on rocks near the northern point of the Kīlauea beach before he was reportedly swept away by surf. January 30, 2026 · 04:30pm

UPDATE: Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau north and west shorelines now under high surf warning

The warning replaces a high surf advisory that was previously issued for the same shores; surf is expected to build to heights in the 20- to 30-foot range along north-facing shores and 20- to 25-foot...

Community Online nursing degree program University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa gets high national marks

Hawaii News Working Families Caucus, community advocates introduce 2026 proposed bill package

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay in-the-know with daily or weekly
headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Cancel
×

Kaua‘i News Chevron Forward

65-year-old leader of trans-Pacific drug trafficking ring sentenced to 28 years

The organization was responsible for bringing methamphetamine, fentanyl and carfentanil to the Hawaiian Islands for distribution.

UPDATE 2: Search for missing Kapaʻa man to continue at first light Saturday in waters off Kahili Beach

Matthew Packard-Asai was last seen Wednesday, Jan. 28, fishing on rocks near the northern point of the Kīlauea beach before he was reportedly swept away by surf.

Police continue search for man missing since November 2024

The Kauaʻi Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating 64-year-old Julius Krizon, who was last seen in November 2024.

Online nursing degree program University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa gets high national marks

The university’s flagship campus placed No. 62 out of the top 209 online master’s in nursing programs recognized in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation’s best online programs.

Working Families Caucus, community advocates introduce 2026 proposed bill package

The package includes five measures to be considered by state lawmakers, targeting issues such as child care, health care and cost-of-living relief.

German visitor and minor rescued on Kalalau Trail along Kauaʻi’s Napali Coast

Kauaʻi Fire Department’s Air 1 helicopter rescued a 51-year-old German hiker and a minor facing distress on Kalalau Trail, following a delay due to ongoing search efforts at Kahili Beach.
UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
Add Post an Event More Events Chevron Forward
ADVERTISEMENT

Napali Coast Chevron Forward

The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

65-year-old leader of trans-Pacific drug trafficking ring sentenced to 28 years

The organization was responsible for bringing methamphetamine, fentanyl and carfentanil to the Hawaiian Islands for distribution.

UPDATE 2: Search for missing Kapaʻa man to continue at first light Saturday in waters off Kahili Beach

Matthew Packard-Asai was last seen Wednesday, Jan. 28, fishing on rocks near the northern point of the Kīlauea beach before he was reportedly swept away by surf.

Police continue search for man missing since November 2024

The Kauaʻi Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating 64-year-old Julius Krizon, who was last seen in November 2024.

Online nursing degree program University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa gets high national marks

The university’s flagship campus placed No. 62 out of the top 209 online master’s in nursing programs recognized in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation’s best online programs.

Working Families Caucus, community advocates introduce 2026 proposed bill package

The package includes five measures to be considered by state lawmakers, targeting issues such as child care, health care and cost-of-living relief.

German visitor and minor rescued on Kalalau Trail along Kauaʻi’s Napali Coast

Kauaʻi Fire Department’s Air 1 helicopter rescued a 51-year-old German hiker and a minor facing distress on Kalalau Trail, following a delay due to ongoing search efforts at Kahili Beach.

Big Island News Chevron Forward

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for January 31, 2026

Issued at 835 PM HST Fri Jan 30 2026 A weakening cold front moving into the Big Island and Maui this evening will continue to produce clouds and periods of...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for January 31, 2026

Large to extra-large surf will prevail into Saturday, with another round of elevated surf due early next week. A complex storm low far northwest of Hawaii...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for January 31, 2026

Large to extra-large surf will prevail into Saturday, with another round of elevated surf due early next week. A complex storm low far northwest of Hawaii...

Kona 9-year-old allegedly threatens fellow student; says he has a gun and not to come to school

Detectives with Hawai‘i Police Department Area II Juvenile Aid Section continue to investigate, working closely with school administration and the child’s family to ensure the safety of students and staff; investigators do not think at this time the child has access to a firearm.

Maui News Chevron Forward

‘Harmony Under The Stars’ with Wave of Harmony, March 7

"Harmony Under the Stars: A Night of Broadway" is a one-night-only benefit concert presented by the Wave of Harmony Foundation, bringing acclaimed Broadway performers to Maui for an unforgettable evening under the stars.

Hawaiʻi County Police Commission selects Reed Mahuna as chief

Reed Mahuna beat out 63 other candidates and had been serving as interim coach since the resignation of former chief Ben Moszkowicz on Aug. 31.

Fundraiser to support innovative grants for public school teachers

Public school teachers across the state will soon have access to funds to implement new, innovative programs for their students. Par Hawaii’s Hele locations will hold its third annual “Fuel the Future” fundraiser to benefit the Public Schools of Hawaiʻi Foundation, and the proceeds will help teachers go above and beyond what they do in […]

30 years and counting: Community science helps track humpback whales across Hawaiʻi

On the last Saturday of January, February, and March, volunteers gather at their designated coastal sites on the islands of Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Hawaiʻi, and Kauaʻi to tally observed species and help scientists assess whale distribution and abundance in the sanctuary.