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‘Shared vision’: Blessing ceremony hosted for new Lima Ola Community Garden in ‘Ele‘ele

The garden is designed to be inclusive and accessible, supporting a range of uses from food production and cultural practices to educational classes and community gatherings for keiki, kūpuna and families.

Po‘ipū Road, Ala Kinoiki, Pe‘e Road intersection converted to roundabout

Ongoing construction work continues in the area until further notice; electronic message boards and signs are installed in the area to inform motorists.

Registration starts May 1 for 2026 Keiki and Junior Lifeguard programs

This no-cost, weeklong program runs in June and July at various beach locations and is taught by Kaua‘i’s Ocean Safety instructors.

Mark your calendar: Goodwill Industries reuse collection event scheduled for second Friday in May

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 at Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhu‘e for reuse.

Kauaʻi County housing offices in Līhuʻe temporarily shutting down for upgrades

During the two-day closure on April 28 and 29, the agency said residents may still submit documents and payments using a drop box.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa announces second candidate for chancellor

Amy Sueyoshi is the second finalist running for the chancellor position at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, with candidate profiles and forums available online.
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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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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa announces second candidate for chancellor

Amy Sueyoshi is the second finalist running for the chancellor position at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, with candidate profiles and forums available online.

43 of Hawai‘i’s top public high school seniors honored as Citizen-Scholars

This year’s Kaua‘i County awardee is Alena Abell from Kapa’a High School; Abell plans to attend Reed College in Portland, Ore.

Honolulu civil trial attorney announces candidacy for lieutenant governor

The Honolulu attorney said he is launching a people-first movement focused on restoring public trust, strengthening accountability, and lowering the cost of living.

Gov. Green signs bill making every April 27 Brother Joseph Dutton Day in Hawaiʻi

The man born Ira Dutton was a Union Army veteran in the Civil War before he became a Catholic layman and spent the last 44 years of his life in service to the patients with Hansen’s Disease at the isolated Kalaupapa Settlement on Moloka’i.

UH students develop project that could help support sustained human activity in space

Team RoSE is one of 14 university teams selected to present its project at the 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts–Academic Linkage Forum in June.

Virtual Hōʻike to highlight new generation of Indigenous leaders

Philanthropono’s Kaʻiʻi Hōʻike on April 30 will showcase a new wave of Indigenous leaders redefining philanthropy through cultural and community-focused fundraising.

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Salty Swim School teaches ocean skills to beginners, triathletes, children in Kona

The Salty Swim School hosted a free ocean swimming course for visiting athletes preparing for the Lavaman Triathlon last month to help them stay safe in Kona ocean conditions.

University of Hawai‘i discovery on Mauna Kea sheds light on brown dwarfs

The discovery offers new clues into how brown dwarfs grow and change over time.

Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 2.3% in February

Number of jobs increased by 2,100 from yea-to-year; rate ticks up slightly from January.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 26, 2026

A high pressure system far north of the Hawaiian Islands will slowly drift east over the next few days, the ridge will remain in place north of the region...

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Maui Weather Forecast for April 26, 2026

A high pressure system far north of the Hawaiian Islands will slowly drift east over the next two days, however a broad ridge north of the region will...

Loss of land in storm complicates recovery for ‘Īao Valley residents

Maui County is considering returning some of the soil runoff from last month's flooding back to landowners who lost large swaths of property so they can rebuild.

Lanes to be closed on Piʻilani Highway for raised crosswalk work

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that there will be single lane closures at the roundabout on Piʻilani Highway (Route 31) from April 27-29, 2026.

Maui Surf Forecast for April 26, 2026

A medium-period northwest swell peaks tonight into Sunday, producing small to moderate surf for north and west-facing shores, before gradually declining...