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Community National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designates University of Hawaiʻi as…

Kauaʻi’s all-women dispatch unit praised for lifesaving work with proclamation
In 1025, the 10-person dispatch team answered about 60,000 911 calls for service that required multi-tasking, quick action and compassion. April 20, 2026 · 05:00am
Rediscovered rare Lāna‘i native species reflect stewardship, conservation partnerships
Surveys were led by Maui Nui Plant Extinction Prevention Program in partnership with Pūlama Lāna‘i, using on-the-ground exploration and drone technology to access steep cliffs and remote terrain.Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announces she will not seek re-election; opens door for…
Business Hawaiʻi Coffee Association welcomes new executive director to help drive strategic…
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Federal court orders $1.4M-plus restitution, 14-month prison term for Kaua‘i man who…

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Bank of Hawaiʻi launches new Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurs

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Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi’s all-women dispatch unit praised for lifesaving work with proclamation
In 2025, the 10-person dispatch team answered about 60,000 911 calls for service that required multi-tasking, quick action, and compassion.
Firearm applications increase while registrations dip slightly in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi’s firearm registration report for 2025 reveals a notable 14.7% rise in permit applications alongside a slight decline in total firearm registrations, with a record percentage of imported firearms highlighting changing ownership trends.
Rediscovered rare Lāna‘i native species reflect stewardship, conservation partnerships
Surveys were led by Maui Nui Plant Extinction Prevention Program in partnership with Pūlama Lāna‘i, using on-the-ground exploration and drone technology to access steep cliffs and remote terrain.
UPDATE: No tsunami threat to Kaua’i after 7.4 quake
No tsunami threat to the state after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, late Sunday, sparking tsunami monitoring across the Pacific.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designates University of Hawaiʻi as new reef research institute
“This new institute combines [University of Hawaiʻi]’s strengths in cutting-edge, ocean-related research and our collaborative, place-based approach to working with resource managers throughout Hawaiʻi and the Pacific to protect our vital coral reefs,” said University of Hawaiʻi Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation Chad Walton.
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Hawaii News
Firearm applications increase while registrations dip slightly in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi’s firearm registration report for 2025 reveals a notable 14.7% rise in permit applications alongside a slight decline in total firearm registrations, with a record percentage of imported firearms highlighting changing ownership trends.
Rediscovered rare Lāna‘i native species reflect stewardship, conservation partnerships
Surveys were led by Maui Nui Plant Extinction Prevention Program in partnership with Pūlama Lāna‘i, using on-the-ground exploration and drone technology to access steep cliffs and remote terrain.
UPDATE: No tsunami threat to Kaua’i after 7.4 quake
No tsunami threat to the state after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, late Sunday, sparking tsunami monitoring across the Pacific.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designates University of Hawaiʻi as new reef research institute
“This new institute combines [University of Hawaiʻi]’s strengths in cutting-edge, ocean-related research and our collaborative, place-based approach to working with resource managers throughout Hawaiʻi and the Pacific to protect our vital coral reefs,” said University of Hawaiʻi Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation Chad Walton.
Big Island News
Business Monday: Recovery Center to help small businesses affected by downtown Hilo fire
The U.S. Small Business Administration is setting up a recovery center where representatives will help businesses that burned in the 2025 Hilo fire apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
Firearm permit applications in Hawaiʻi up last year, state report says
Hawaiʻi's firearm registration report for 2025 reveals a notable 14.7% rise in permit applications alongside a slight decline in total firearm registrations, with a record percentage of imported firearms highlighting changing ownership trends.
Maui News
UPDATE: No tsunami risk to Hawaiʻi after 7.4 earthquake east of Japan
There is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a powerful earthquake that struck off the east coast of Japan late Sunday, prompting tsunami monitoring across parts of the Pacific.
Maui Surf Forecast for April 20, 2026
Swell and surf will remain small along all shores through late Monday. A small, medium period, northwest swell will move across the waters Monday night...
State prevails in federal lawsuit that had sought to block Hawaiʻi’s claims against major fossil fuel companies
The state of Hawaiʻi today secured a significant legal victory in federal court, with the US District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi issuing an order dismissing a lawsuit filed by the United States, that sought to stop Hawaiʻi’s separate lawsuit filed in state court against major fossil fuel companies.
Rep. Tokuda leads House floor debate, urges swift passage of disaster aid for farmers
US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led floor debate for Democrats in support of H.R. 1011, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act, urging its immediate passage to enhance federal disaster assistance programs for farmers recovering from natural disasters like the devastating Kona Low storms.


