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Kaua‘i high school students encouraged to register for 2026 Ka Pewa Youth Summit

There’s still time to add your name to the list of those who will attend the April 28 event at Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall, but it’s quickly running out; register today!

Application deadline nears for Junior Police Academy class of 2026

Apply by Friday, May 1, for this year’s academy scheduled for June 1-5, giving future leaders who want to protect and serve their community an opportunity to dive into hands-on law enforcement training — from crime scene investigations and forensic science to firearm safety, first aid, physical fitness and active shooter response.

New University of Hawaiʻi office launched to boost research capacity throughout state

Hawaiʻi Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research/Institutional Development Award Office was created to help faculty and students from higher education institutions located in the office’s jurisdiction, which encompasses all of Hawaiʻi, to expand research efforts while enhancing the impact and visibility of Hawaiʻi-based research throughout the nation.

May 1 marks 50th anniversary of historic 1976 launch of Hōkūleʻa maiden voyage

It was the first time in about 600 years a voyaging canoe sailed the ancient sea road of Kealaikahiki and disproved theories of accidental drift.

University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center cybersecurity update

Deadlines near for free enrollment in credit monitoring and identity theft insurance for people who might have been impacted by the incident.

Hirono urges Senate appropriations subcommittee to fund critical forest research program

Letter comes as President Donald Trump’s administration attempts to close several U.S. Forest Service research facilities, including Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo on Big Island.
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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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New University of Hawaiʻi office launched to boost research capacity throughout state

Hawaiʻi Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research/Institutional Development Award Office was created to help faculty and students from higher education institutions located in the office’s jurisdiction, which encompasses all of Hawaiʻi, to expand research efforts while enhancing the impact and visibility of Hawaiʻi-based research throughout the nation.

May 1 marks 50th anniversary of historic 1976 launch of Hōkūleʻa maiden voyage

It was the first time in about 600 years a voyaging canoe sailed the ancient sea road of Kealaikahiki and disproved theories of accidental drift.

University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center cybersecurity update

Deadlines near for free enrollment in credit monitoring and identity theft insurance for people who might have been impacted by the incident.

Hirono urges Senate appropriations subcommittee to fund critical forest research program

Letter comes as President Donald Trump’s administration attempts to close several U.S. Forest Service research facilities, including Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo on Big Island.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa earns national recognition for campus beauty

“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.

Unemployment rate in Hawai‘i increases to 2.3% in February

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

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Hawaiʻi Police Department to test, evaluate new external ballistic vest uniform

Ten selected officers will wear the new vest as part of their regular duty uniform from May 1-31; the evaluation will help assess the new uniform’s comfort, mobility, durability and overall performance.

Business Monday: New production company to host Koa Wāhine retreat in Hilo

Attendees of the retreat will learn Lua (Hawaiian warrior arts), Lualomi (warrior massage), ʻoli as embodied relation technology, voice work, pule (prayer), movement, stillness and practical tools for mana manipulation, nervous system health, and feminine law.

Hirono, 8 Democratic colleagues urge funding for critical forest research program

Letter comes as President Donald Trump's administration attempts to close several U.S. Forest Service research facilities, including Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo on Big Island.

Kobayashi honored as Hawai‘i County Intern of the Year

The 2025 marketing intern at Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union and student at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa received the award during the 2026 Hawai‘i Internship Summit.

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MIL Surf titles go to Lahainaluna girls and Maui Prep boys

The Maui Prep boys and Lahainaluna girls captured the overall Maui Interscholastic League surfing titles after each team won the final MIL event of the year, Saturday at Lahaina Harbor.

Maui Weather Forecast for April 27, 2026

A high pressure system far north of the Hawaiian Islands will slowly drift east, however a broad ridge north of the region will remain in place keeping...

Friends of Haleakalā National Park celebrates 30 years in annual public meeting

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park will celebrate 30 years of preservation work at its 2026 annual public meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. May 2 at the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Maui County’s jobless rate dips slightly to 2.5%

Maui County's not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 2.9% in February 2025 to 2.5% in the same month this year, according to monthly statistics provided by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.