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OHA urges inclusion in decisions regarding military leases on public land

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is calling on national leadership to include Native Hawaiian voices in negotiations regarding expiring military leases on Hawaiʻi public lands.

State completes $24 million project to secure landslide-prone Hanalei Hill on Kauaʻi

The massive four-year project began after the 2021 landslide across Kūhiō Highway severed access to the North Shore of the island.

Traditional Hawaiian fishponds show resiliency to climate change, study shows

Researchers from the university’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.

Learn more about housing resources during Kaua‘i County events this week

The first event starts today and will be held at the Līhu‘e Salvation Army, 4182 Harvey St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews arrive in New Zealand for 6-month stay

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will remain in Aotearoa for six months, which will allow the canoes to wait out the South Pacific hurricane season before continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage.

State commission approves rate increase for shipping company in Hawai‘i

The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for the limited liability company, Young Brothers, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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OHA urges inclusion in decisions regarding military leases on public land

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is calling on national leadership to include Native Hawaiian voices in negotiations regarding expiring military leases on Hawaiʻi public lands.

Traditional Hawaiian fishponds show resiliency to climate change, study shows

Researchers from the university’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews arrive in New Zealand for 6-month stay

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will remain in Aotearoa for six months, which will allow the canoes to wait out the South Pacific hurricane season before continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage.

State commission approves rate increase for shipping company in Hawai‘i

The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for the limited liability company, Young Brothers, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Administration removes coffee tariffs following bipartisan effort led by U.S. representatives Tokuda, Timmons

U.S. representatives Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi and William Timmons of South Carolina, co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus, had led a bipartisan letter earlier this year urging the administration to remove coffee from tariffs in an effort to protect American jobs and secure a stable supply chain for the US economy.

Mele Hawaiʻi reimagined: Makuakāne Fellow revitalizing Hawaiian music through use of experimental expression

Nicholas Kealiʻi Lum is weaving tradition and innovation into his in-depth studies of mele at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language.

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South Kohala Officer Kiley Loo named Officer of the Quarter for traffic safety efforts

Officer Kiley Loo of the South Kohala Patrol has been honored as the Officer of the Quarter for Q3 2025 by the Hawaiʻi Island Safety and Security Professionals Association.

Traditional Hawaiian fishponds show resiliency to climate change, study shows

Researchers from the university's Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.

New study uncovers intricate vocal behavior of Hawaiian monk seals

Researchers have found 25 distinct underwater calls that suggest complex communication strategies previously unknown in any seal species.

Speed to be reduced in 4 areas on Hawai‘i Belt Road

The new speed limits will be effective when sign installations are complete.

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Choice Health Bar in Wailea, Grand Opening this Saturday

Choice Healthy Kitchen + Juice Bar, formerly known as Choice Health Bar, has officially opened its newest location at Wailea Village Shopping Center, marking the beloved Maui-born brand’s fourth restaurant on the island.

Maui County Farm Bureau announces new Board leadership

Maui County Farm Bureau welcomes Jayson Watts as incoming president for the Board of Directors for the 2025-’26 term. Former President Kyle Caires moves into the vice president position, and a full slate of experienced board members fill the remaining positions.

University of Hawaiʻi Maui College hosts Thanksgiving Pie Sale

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College’s talented baking students, under the tutelage of Pastry Chef Instructor Hannah Stanchfield, will be selling Thanksgiving pies again this year.

Southside Boxing wins team championship trophy at 50th Annual Gene Lewis Invitational

Southside Boxing Team earned the prestigious Team Championship trophy at the 50th Annual Gene Lewis Invitational held in Mesa, Arizona.