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Kaua‘i News Donkey Beach access, Keālia Kai restroom to close for maintenance

65th annual Business Night honors student achievement with awards totaling $122,500
Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa brought together more than 500 students and business professionals for an evening of mentorship and recognition. May 11, 2026 · 05:00am
Kauaʻi youth golf program swings into summer with June registration
Young athletes on Kauaʻi are invited to hone their golf skills this summer as registration for the county's coveted youth golf program at Wailua Golf Course opens on June 8th.Hawai‘i News News briefs for May 11: Public corruption case update, funds available for Kona low…
Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i County’s DMV and Real Property offices to close for training
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Mark your calendar: Online registration for summer swim lessons begins later this month

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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court associate justice elevated to become new chief justice

Kaua‘i County advances Wildfire Home Assessment Program

Birth of Hawaiian monk seal pup at Kaimana Beach prompts coordinated safety response

Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s new mobile truck offers lifeline on Kauaʻi’s remote North…

Registration opens on Kauaʻi for free basketball clinic in partnership with UH Hilo

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Kaua‘i News
Sunset Adoption Nights aims to connect more Kauaʻi families with rescue pets
Starting May 15, the Kauaʻi Humane Society will launch its “Sunset Adoption Hour,” extending adoption hours to 7 p.m. and lowering adoption fees.
Kauaʻi youth golf program swings into summer with June registration
Young athletes on Kauaʻi are invited to hone their golf skills this summer as registration for the county’s coveted youth golf program at Wailua Golf Course opens on June 8th.
Kauaʻi students recognized for leadership, service with $20,000 Grove Farm scholarships
The 2026 Grove Farm Scholars — David Braman, Samantha Tominaga and Skyler Tanicala — were selected from nine finalists nominated by counselors at Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi and Waimea high schools.
Donkey Beach access, Keālia Kai restroom to close for maintenance
The Kauaʻi Department of Parks and Recreation said the temporary closure is for upkeep and improvement projects.
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65th annual Business Night honors student achievement with awards totaling $122,500
Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa brought together more than 500 students and business professionals for an evening of mentorship and recognition.
News briefs for May 11: Public corruption case update, funds available for Kona low damage, L&L marks strongest opening month
Attorney General continues biweekly update on public corruption case, funds available for Hawaiʻi residents impacted by Kona low and L&L opens new locations.
Senate bill reaffirms that corporations, artificial persons cannot influence elections
Hawaiʻi State Senate passed a measure that clarifies that corporations and other artificial entities cannot spend money or contribute to elections and ballot measures.
University of Hawaiʻi ballroom dance team win third consecutive national title
The Ballroom Dance Club offers beginner classes to all University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students, faculty and staff every Tuesday.
Big Island News
Friends, family raise funds to bring remains of Virginia man home after fatal Big Island crash
Money raised will go toward helping the victim's parents travel to the Big Island to bring their son and his belongings back to Virginia.
Health officials warning about potent kratom-derived products called 7-OH in Hawaiʻi
Big Island residents are being cautioned about the dangers of 7-hydroxymitragynine known as "7-OH," a potent opioid-like substance marketed as "enhanced kratom," which poses serious health risks.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for May 12, 2026
Small short period NW swell has been slow to arrive this afternoon but should bring elevated surf this evening into tonight for favored exposures. A long period...
DOH warns public of dangerous emerging opioid-like product known as ‘7-OH’
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is warning residents about the growing availability of the substance 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as “7-OH,” a potent opioid-like substance.
Dang Dang Noodles opens at Nāpili Plaza, bringing freshly crafted noodles and Asian Fusion Flavors to West Maui
Dang Dang Noodles has opened at Nāpili Plaza, adding a new locally owned dining concept to the shopping center’s growing mix of food and beverage offerings in West Maui. The announcement was made by Alexander & Baldwin.
OHA Disaster Assistance Program to provide up to $15,000 for Native Hawaiian families impacted by 2026 March flooding
Native Hawaiian families impacted by the March 2026 Kona Low storms and flooding will soon have access to direct financial assistance through a new disaster relief program launched by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and administered by the Hawaiian Council.


