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    • Hawaiʻi voters to decide on two state constitutional amendments, one Kauaʻi County Charter amendment

    Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public infrastructure and one amendment that clarifies the planning commission appeal process in the Kauaʻi County Charter.

    Hawai‘i News Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on…

    Hawai‘i News State awareness campaign urges residents to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ as part of…

    Dry season in Hawaiʻi 3rd wettest in 30 years; but low rainfall, high fire risk forecast for wet season

    If the NOAA wet season forecast is accurate, the state may experience dryner than normal conditions and droughts in many areas due to El Niño. October 28, 2026 · 05:00am

    2 Kauaʻi professionals to graduate from rigorous Hawai‘i Agricultural Leadership Program on Nov. 9

    This year's 14 graduates identified ways to reduce Hawaiʻi’s dependence on food imports and strengthen its food system.

    Kaua‘i News Forecasters advise statewide flood watch remains in effect through late Wednesday night

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    Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on Mars

    Leilani Jensen and Raven Kromer’s winning design was inspired by Polynesian voyagers and traditional Hawaiian farming techniques.

    Dry season in Hawaiʻi 3rd wettest in 30 years; but low rainfall, high fire risk forecast for wet season

    If the NOAA wet season forecast is accurate, the state may experience drier-than-normal conditions and droughts in many areas due to El Niño.

    State awareness campaign urges residents to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ as part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week messaging

    This year’s awareness campaign encourages Hawaiʻi families to “Get the Facts. Test Your Keiki. Check Your Home” for possible contamination; educational webinar scheduled for this morning, Oct. 28.

    Hawaiʻi voters to decide on two state constitutional amendments, one Kauaʻi County Charter amendment

    Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public infrastructure and one amendment that clarifies the planning commission appeal process in the Kauaʻi County Charter.

    2 Kauaʻi professionals to graduate from rigorous Hawai‘i Agricultural Leadership Program on Nov. 9

    This year’s 14 graduates identified ways to reduce Hawaiʻi’s dependence on food imports and strengthen its food system.

    Forecasters advise statewide flood watch remains in effect through late Wednesday night

    Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms with intense rainfall rates can develop at any time through Wednesday night, with the greatest flood threat focused over O‘ahu and Maui County; however, all islands are at risk.
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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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    Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on Mars

    Leilani Jensen and Raven Kromer’s winning design was inspired by Polynesian voyagers and traditional Hawaiian farming techniques.

    State awareness campaign urges residents to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ as part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week messaging

    This year’s awareness campaign encourages Hawaiʻi families to “Get the Facts. Test Your Keiki. Check Your Home” for possible contamination; educational webinar scheduled for this morning, Oct. 28.

    Hawaiʻi voters to decide on two state constitutional amendments, one Kauaʻi County Charter amendment

    Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public infrastructure and one amendment that clarifies the planning commission appeal process in the Kauaʻi County Charter.

    Hawaiʻi lifeguards join in international collaboration to improve lifesaving education, drowning prevention

    Three Hawaiʻi ocean safety chiefs traveled to Okinawa to sign a historic three-way agreement that aims to enhance ocean safety and drowning prevention.

    EPA grants nearly $400,000 to Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture for pesticide enforcement

    Federal grant money will be used to support two inspectors and one chemist position with the State of Hawaiʻi.

    Hawai‘i reaffirms commitment to preserving survivor benefits for foster youth

    The state’s recommitment comes as the Administration for Children and Families highlights national momentum to end what Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams has called the “orphan tax.”

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    University of Hawaiʻi awarded $4.4M federal grant to expand college pathways for rural Big Island students

    The project, which runs through 2032, will support students from seven target schools in Kohala, Honokaʻa, Keaʻau, Kaʻū and Pāhoa.

    3 Big Island professionals to graduate from rigorous Hawai‘i Agricultural Leadership Program on Nov. 9

    This year's 14 graduates identified ways to reduce Hawaiʻi’s dependence on food imports and strengthen its food system.

    Families of people buried at Nāʻālehu Cemetery encouraged to submit claim for recovered items

    Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation in late September initiated a process for family members to claim items displaced by flooding caused by Hurricane Lala.

    Hawai’i’s 2026 dry season 3rd wettest in 30 years; but wet season will be opposite with increased wildfire risk

    If the NOAA wet season forecast is accurate, the state may experience drier-than-normal conditions and droughts in many areas due to El Niño.

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    UH Law School brings recruitment events to Maui and Kauaʻi

    The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is headed to the neighbor islands. This fall, the law school will host a series of informational sessions across Hawaiʻi for prospective students.

    Dream Resorts appoints Nikki Golden as Director of Experience

    Dream Resorts, the hospitality company behind Maui Resort Rentals and Beachview Rentals, has announced the appointment of Nikki Golden as Director of Experience. In her new role, Golden will oversee Guest and Owner Experience while helping establish a unified service model and experience standards across the growing Dream Resorts portfolio.

    Maui County voters: Watch for official ballot-related communication

    Maui County’s registered voters with email addresses in their voter record will automatically receive notification when their ballot package has been mailed, received and accepted for counting, or if there is an issue with their ballot envelope that needs to be addressed.

    Hawai’i’s 2026 dry season 3rd wettest in 30 years; but wet season will be opposite with increased wildfire risk

    If the NOAA wet season forecast is accurate, the state may experience drier-than-normal conditions and droughts in many areas due to El Niño.