

Community Kaua’i County transitions to new emergency alert platform
Community Division of Motor Vehicles self-serve kiosk in Līhuʻe now accepting cash

More than $300 million of state’s tourism revenue washed away by kona lows in March
Number of visitors statewide in March decreased 1.7% from the same month a year before, but Kaua‘i visitor stats buck the statewide trend and see an increase; visitor spending throughout islands falls 1.6% from March 2025. May 03, 2026 · 05:00am
Public forum to discuss civics with panelists at Kauaʻi Community College
"Laws Make a Difference, and So Can You," will feature a panel discussion about civics and the ways individuals can make a difference in their communities through civic participation.Hawai‘i News Kapaʻa softball field closed next week
Community Youth summit brings more than 220 high school students together
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17 lane closures scheduled during week of May 2-8 on Kaua‘i state roadways

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures scheduled during weekend in Līhuʻe

Volcano Watch: Kīlauea summit eruptions on Big Island outside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater

Junk vehicle disposal services temporarily suspended

Mark your calendar: Online registration for Summer Fun Program begins later this month

More heart for Hawai‘i: Southwest Airlines boosts ‘Ohana Rewards

State supplemental budget bill approved by Senate, House funding panels

Mass kill of 168 seabirds on Kauaʻi sparks renewed calls for action

Study: Seasonal resource sharing preserves vast ocean microbial diversity

State commissions launch ‘No Hate in the 808’ campaign to combat…

New report just in time for Native Plant Month highlights several newly discovered…

Agreement reached by Hawaiʻi lawmakers for preservation of promised tax relief
Kaua‘i News
More than $300 million of state’s tourism revenue washed away by kona lows in March
Number of visitors statewide in March decreased 1.7% from the same month a year before, but Kaua‘i visitor stats buck the statewide trend and see an increase; visitor spending throughout islands falls 1.6% from March 2025.
Public forum to discuss civics with panelists at Kauaʻi Community College
“Laws Make a Difference, and So Can You,” will feature a panel discussion about civics and the ways individuals can make a difference in their communities through civic participation.
Special ceremony, exhibit mark 40th anniversary since USS Missouri recommissioning
Veterans reunite aboard their ship four decades later at Pearl Harbor to honor service, legacy and enduring spirit of the Mighty Mo.
Kaua’i County transitions to new emergency alert platform
Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency is set to launch a cutting-edge emergency notification system with Everbridge on May 5, aiming to enhance community safety.
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Hawaii News
More than $300 million of state’s tourism revenue washed away by kona lows in March
Number of visitors statewide in March decreased 1.7% from the same month a year before, but Kaua‘i visitor stats buck the statewide trend and see an increase; visitor spending throughout islands falls 1.6% from March 2025.
Special ceremony, exhibit mark 40th anniversary since USS Missouri recommissioning
Veterans reunite aboard their ship four decades later at Pearl Harbor to honor service, legacy and enduring spirit of the Mighty Mo.
Kapaʻa softball field closed next week
The softball field will close for resurfacing from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8.
Youth summit brings more than 220 high school students together
The 2026 Ka Pēwa Youth Summit empowers youth voices, fosters leadership and connectivity, and highlights leadership potential through a student-led agenda.
Big Island News
Public input sought for Kawaihae Harbor improvements project on Big Island
The Draft Environmental Assessment for the harbor project to improve roadway congestion, cargo capacity and aging infrastructure now is available for public review and comment.
Most criminal justice reform bills in Hawai‘i not moving forward this legislative session
The legislative session adjourns on May 8.
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives celebrates inaugural Laulau Day
“Laulau is more than a beloved island staple; it carries deep cultural and historical meaning," said Oʻahu state Rep. Darius Kila. "Preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian foods helps honor Native Hawaiian culture and ensures these practices continue to be understood and passed on.”
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for May 03, 2026
A broad high pressure ridge north of the islands will produce moderate trade winds through Monday. Wind speeds will weaken from Tuesday through Thursday as a...
Surf was up at Hoʻokipa Beach for Hawaiʻi’s first state high school surfing championship
With Mauiʻi's Kim Ball leading a long effort to make surfing an official statewide high school sport — it was fitting that a sophomore from Maui won the first state high school surfing title in Hawaiʻi history.


