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    • Accessibility improvement project at Līhuʻe Airport to begin May 26

    Līhuʻe Airport's pedestrian safety and accessibility improvements are set to begin on May 26, bringing significant upgrades to crosswalks and traffic signals.

    Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi Gov. Green announces appointments to state boards and commissions

    Hawai‘i News Volcano Watch: Kīlauea all tied up at 47 episodes

    Kauaʻi beekeeping bill to expand legal zones for apiaries buzzes past first reading of County Council

    Beekeeping currently is only allowed in agricultural zones in Kauaʻi County, but the bill proposes allowing apiaries in other zones, including residential. May 22, 2026 · 05:00am
    Group photo of the Kaua‘i and Iwaki City, Japan, delegations at the Kaua‘i – Iwaki Sister City Reaffirmation Ceremony on May 21, 2026. (Photo Credit: Kauaʻi County)

    Kauaʻi County and Iwaki City, Japan, celebrate 35 years of friendship, decade as official partners

    The friendship between Kauaʻi and Iwaki City began in 1991, and has strengthened due to hardships that included Hurricane Iniki and the Great East Japan Earthquake.

    Business Kilohana Lighting named finalist in US Showroom of Year competition

    Kaua‘i News Vacant Waimea home suffers $200K in damages following structure fire

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    Hawaiʻi Gov. Green announces appointments to state boards and commissions

    Gov. Josh Green made appointments to the Land Use Commission, Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority Board and Board of Education.

    Volcano Watch: Kīlauea all tied up at 47 episodes

    Episode 47 of lava fountaining during the ongoing episodic summit eruption of the Big Island volcano tied the 1983-86 initial phase of the Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption on Kīlauea, which had a total of 47 events, for the most fountaining episodes ever recorded — so far — at the volcano; so how do these historic eruptions compare?

    Kauaʻi County and Iwaki City, Japan, celebrate 35 years of friendship, decade as official partners

    The friendship between Kauaʻi and Iwaki City began in 1991, and has strengthened due to hardships that included Hurricane Iniki and the Great East Japan Earthquake.

    Kilohana Lighting named finalist in US Showroom of Year competition

    Kaua’i-based, woman-owned lighting showroom honored by Dallas Market Center as being among North America’s best.

    Vacant Waimea home suffers $200K in damages following structure fire

    No injuries were reported following the blaze that occurred on Thursday, May 21.

    Road closures scheduled for Menehune Road in Waimea

    Beginning May 27, single-lane contraflows are planned along Menehune Road, from the Menehune Place intersection to Menehune Ditch Bridge, and a full closure is expected from Menehune Ditch Bridge to the end of the usable road.
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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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    Hawaiʻi Gov. Green announces appointments to state boards and commissions

    Gov. Josh Green made appointments to the Land Use Commission, Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority Board and Board of Education.

    Volcano Watch: Kīlauea all tied up at 47 episodes

    Episode 47 of lava fountaining during the ongoing episodic summit eruption of the Big Island volcano tied the 1983-86 initial phase of the Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption on Kīlauea, which had a total of 47 events, for the most fountaining episodes ever recorded — so far — at the volcano; so how do these historic eruptions compare?

    Potentially ‘very busy’ Central Pacific hurricane season with 5 to 13 tropical cyclones predicted

    An average season for the region sees only 4 to 5 tropical cyclones — which include tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes, so officials urge everyone to be prepared.

    New book glimpses deeper currents that shape life through Big Island professor’s lifetime of adventures

    After decades of sharing them with students, friends and the community, Richard Stevens finally puts his stories of adventure, hardship, discovery, resilience and people and places that shaped his life into ‘Storyland,’ available now on Amazon.

    State briefs for May 21: Search begins, new executive, another Zippy’s and supporting recovery

    A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.

    Update: High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi

    The National Weather Service said the surf along all east facing shores has dropped below advisory levels.

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    Captain Cook man charged with kidnapping, terroristic threatening after police standoff with his 2-year-old

    Earl-Lewis Camacho had barricaded himself in a South Kona home with firearms, his 2-year-old son and his girlfriend whom he allegedly abused, according to police.

    Hawaiʻi Gov. Green appoints Big Island labor leader to UH Board of Regents

    Gov. Josh Green also made several other appointments and interim appointments to state boards and commissions.

    Public invited to ‘Heal Our Highways’ sign-waving following string of deadly crashes on Big Island roads

    The sign-waving was launched in October 2025 by the Hawai‘i Police Department to increase awareness about the impact of traffic fatalities on the loved ones and friends of those killed.

    UPDATE: Wind advisory extended to Saturday; but high surf advisory canceled for Hawai‘i Island

    Northeast winds of 15 to 30 mph are expected in the northern and southern portions of the Big island through 6 a.m. Saturday.

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    HECO: Customers in wildfire risk areas of Ōmaʻopio and Pūlehu on Maui urged to remain vigilant

    Hawaiian Electric continues to closely monitor high winds and humidity levels in the Kawaihae and Waikoloa areas on Hawai‘i Island, as well as in West Maui and parts of Ōmaʻopio and Pūlehu in Kahului. If necessary, the company may implement its Public Safety Power Shutoff program within the next 24 hours and proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk. 

    South Maui Informational Community Meeting to offer updates on Kona Low storm recovery efforts, May 27

    Residents and business owners are invited to attend an informational community meeting on the Kona Low storm recovery efforts on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Malcolm Center, Council Member Tom Cook announced.

    MHLA awards $54,343 in scholarships and training programs to Maui students

    For nearly a decade, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association has assisted local students through scholarships and training programs.  This year, a total of $54,343 in workforce training programs and visitor industry scholarships have been awarded to Maui-based students.

    Flags to fly at half-staff in observance of Memorial Day

    At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies and the Hawaiʻi National Guard in observance of Memorial Day.