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Kauai News Multi-agency search for missing Kaua‘i man suspended after discovery of human remains

Kaua‘i fishermen catch giant bluefin tuna; only second caught on record in Hawaiian waters
It took the two friends about 45 minutes to battle and catch the approximately 6-foot-6-inch long fish that weighed about 309 pounds and was in waters about 12 nautical miles offshore of Kapaʻa. February 01, 2026 · 05:00am
New Hawai‘i Primary Care Association CEO to help strengthen healthcare access statewide
Emily Chung — who assumed her new role Jan. 5 — has more than 2 decades of public health leadership experience as well as a proven track record in advancing community well-being; she brings expertise and vision to the association’s mission.Community Amazon Rain Forest’s vital connection to world explored in documentary series by…
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State: Full overnight closure of Wailuā River Mauka Bridge to continue through March

Kauaʻi Council approves contract terms for new twin engine helicopter for fire department

State Clean Water Branch fines Hawaiian Dredging for Kauaʻi water pollution violations

Chickenpox outbreak at Kīlauea Elementary triggers state to advise protective measures

65-year-old leader of trans-Pacific drug trafficking ring sentenced to 28 years

UPDATE 2: Search for missing Kapaʻa man to continue at first light Saturday in waters off…

Police continue search for man missing since November 2024

Online nursing degree program University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa gets high national marks

Working Families Caucus, community advocates introduce 2026 proposed bill package

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Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i fishermen catch giant bluefin tuna; only second caught on record in Hawaiian waters
It took the two friends about 45 minutes to battle and catch the approximately 6-foot-6-inch long fish that weighed about 309 pounds and was in waters about 12 nautical miles offshore of Kapaʻa.
Hawaiʻi’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for Feb. 2
Hawaiʻi’s statewide outdoor warning sirens and Emergency Alert System will undergo the routine monthly test at 11:45 a.m. on Monday.
High surf advisory now in effect for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Honolulu canceled the high surf warning previously in effect for the same shores as overlapping swells are beginning to decline and will continue to do so overnight; coastal flooding also still a concern through Monday afternoon (Feb. 2).
Multi-agency search for missing Kaua‘i man suspended after discovery of human remains
First responders on Saturday located the remains during continued air, land and sea search efforts for 19-year-old Kapa‘a resident Matthew Packard-Asai, who was last seen early Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 28) near Kahili Beach in Kīlauea.
Amazon Rain Forest’s vital connection to world explored in documentary series by Big Island environmentalist
Heather Murata created the series that spotlights the forest’s global impact through a Hawaiʻi-rooted perspective.
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo to debut new artificial intelligence degree later this year
The new degree and its courses reflect the College of Business and Economics response to workforce demand for artificial intelligence and analytics skills, and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s broader commitment to interdisciplinary education and responsible artificial intelligence development.
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Hawaii News
New Hawai‘i Primary Care Association CEO to help strengthen healthcare access statewide
Emily Chung — who assumed her new role Jan. 5 — has more than 2 decades of public health leadership experience as well as a proven track record in advancing community well-being; she brings expertise and vision to the association’s mission.
Amazon Rain Forest’s vital connection to world explored in documentary series by Big Island environmentalist
Heather Murata created the series that spotlights the forest’s global impact through a Hawaiʻi-rooted perspective.
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo to debut new artificial intelligence degree later this year
The new degree and its courses reflect the College of Business and Economics response to workforce demand for artificial intelligence and analytics skills, and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s broader commitment to interdisciplinary education and responsible artificial intelligence development.
Inaugural online doctor of pharmacy cohort begins classes through University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Twelve aspiring pharmacists hailing from Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi and Puerto Rico are enrolled in the online program’s first cohort.
Mariners seek emaciated humpback whale that was entangled in waters off Lahaina shore on Maui
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is asking boaters and water enthusiasts to be on the look out for the 40-foot female humpback.
State Clean Water Branch fines Hawaiian Dredging for Kauaʻi water pollution violations
The Honolulu-based construction company was ordered to pay a $390,000 fine and perform corrective actions because of soil and vegetation discharges into two gulches as well as unpermitted earth-disturbing activities in Hanapēpē.
Big Island News
How the mighty Civilian Conservation Corps helped build Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Dive deeper into the park's history and learn about the young local men who worked in the Great Depression-era federal jobs program to create much of the Big Island national park's infrastructure and the legacy they left behind with a new online StoryMap sharing their contributions.
Full day of live music, fellowship and family-friendly fun at Big Island Gospel Jam Festival
Enjoy worship, testimony, connection and community from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (Feb. 1) at Moʻoheau Bandstand in beautiful downtown Hilo along the shore of Hilo Bay.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for February 01, 2026
Large surf along north and west facing shores will gradually decline as the current northwest swell fades tonight into Sunday, with another round of...
Hawaiian Music Series marks meaningful return to Lahaina with 200+ attendees
More than 200 people gathered on the lawn of Waiola Church on Waine‘e Street to welcome the cherished Hawaiian Music Series back to its home in Lahaina on Thursday. Organizers say the concert became more than a music show — it was a moving evening of music, community, healing, and hope.
Nominations sought for Maui Countyʻs 2026 Outstanding Older Americans
The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns Office on Aging is seeking nominations for Maui County’s 57th annual Outstanding Older American Male and Female of Maui County. The nomination deadline is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026.


