Hawaii News Senate unanimously passes resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month
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Wildfire Awareness Month almost finished, but risk not gone; preparation, vigilance urged
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami also recently presented a proclamation in honor of several organizations and agencies for their commitment to protecting Kaua‘i from wildfires. May 30, 2025 · 05:00am
Volcano Watch: Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches new heights as HVO updates Volcano Alert Notifications
Record-setting lava fountain and plume heights were reached during Episode 23 of the Kīlauea summit caldera eruption. Given increasing airborne hazards associated with each new eruptive episode, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is changing its episode notification types.Kauai News Water conservation stretches into 8th week for Hanalei, ‘Anini areas
Hawaii News Former UFC champ BJ Penn charged with family abuse; slapped with restraining order
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Senate unanimously passes resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month
May is recognized as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month for the fourth year in a row for the contributions these communities have made to the U.S.
Wildfire Awareness Month almost finished, but risk not gone; preparation, vigilance urged
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami also recently presented a proclamation in honor of several organizations and agencies for their commitment to protecting Kaua‘i from wildfires.
Volcano Watch: Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches new heights as HVO updates Volcano Alert Notifications
Record-setting lava fountain and plume heights were reached during Episode 23 of the Kīlauea summit caldera eruption. Given increasing airborne hazards associated with each new eruptive episode, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is changing its episode notification types.
What traits do you think are most important for the next Kaua‘i police chief?
Kaua‘i County Police Commission search for new chief underway; online survey launched to gather input from Garden Isle residents, which will be critical to the search.
Kaua‘i firefighters respond to 2 separate brush fires
Blazes in Kaumakani and Port Allen were each reported after 4 p.m. May 28, quickly contained by Kaua’i Fire Department personnel from two different stations. No injuries and no property damages were reported.
Water conservation stretches into 8th week for Hanalei, ‘Anini areas
Kaua‘i County Department of Water officials ask customers to remain vigilant in their conservation efforts to maintain water services and avoid a full service outage as they await necessary components and equipment to repair a pump station that experienced a mechanical failure at the beginning of April.
Former UFC champ BJ Penn charged with family abuse; slapped with restraining order
BJ Penn’s mother, Lorraine Shin, believes her son is suffering from “Capgras delusional syndrome,” a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, other close family member has been replaced by an identical imposter.
Metal, appliance drop-off closed until further notice at some county facilities
Contractor staffing issues at the transfer stations in Hanalei and Hanapēpē and Kekaha Landfill are requiring the closure of these recycling services. Residents are encouraged to take these items to Puhi Metals Recycling Center during suspension period.
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Residents encouraged to attend in-person Lahaina Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 4
Residents are encouraged to attend the County of Maui's Lahaina Community Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Lahaina Intermediate School cafeteria.
15 Lāna‘i seniors recognized for earning college credits through dual credit program
15 Lāna‘i High & Elementary School seniors were honored during a scholarship ceremony on May 23 for participating in University of Hawai‘i Maui College’s dual credit program this year.
Kaiser Permanente buys 6-acre site currently occupied by The Maui News in Wailuku
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan has reached agreement with Maui Island Holdings, LLC to purchase the 6.28-acre site currently occupied by The Maui News, located adjacent to the Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office and northwest of Maui Memorial Medical Center (which is operated by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals subsidiary Maui Health).
Maui graduate heads to National Triathlon Championships, launches new UH Warrior Triathlon Team
Kīhei Charter grad Grey Chong is racing to the top — heading to the USA Triathlon Nationals and launching a new UH Warrior Triathlon Team open to all UH students.
Hawaiʻi Life Flight adds three planes to fleet
Hawaiʻi Life Flight has added three refurbished Beechcraft King Air C90 aircraft to its fleet of 10. The addition enhances the company's ability to provide rapid, life-saving care across the Hawaiian Islands, said Jacob Mayer, program director for Hawaiʻi Life Flight.
Big Island News
Police bust who they think is alleged ‘Barnacle’ bandit in possible parking violation scam
Officers through their investigation identified 29-year-old Emmy Cedeno Perez of Kailua-Kona as the alleged party responsible for a possible scam involving a device called "The Barnacle" that is placed on a vehicle windshield and meant to obstruct a driver's view, temporarily imobilizing the vehicle, until a fine is paid to remove it.
Senate unanimously passes resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month
May is recognized as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month for the fourth year in a row for the contributions these communities have made to the U.S.
5 years after closure of Pāpaʻaloa Gym, county holds groundbreaking for replacement facility
Construction will begin next week for a new play court that will become the hub for events, sports and programs for the communities of Papaʻaloa, Laupāhoehoe and Nīnole on the Big Island.
One of Wailoa Center’s most popular juried art shows going international
15th annual 'Abstract Only' art exhibit seeks entries from Hawai'i and Shanghai in first-of-its-kind cultural exchange: 'Art knows no borders, and artistic wealth should belong to everyone,' Shanghai Abstract Painting Society President Xu Demin said in the call for submissions.
Volcano Watch: Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches new heights as HVO updates Volcano Alert Notifications
Record-setting lava fountain and plume heights were reached during Episode 23 of the Kīlauea summit caldera eruption. Given increasing airborne hazards associated with each new eruptive episode, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is changing its episode notification types.
