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California visitor rescued off popular Kaua‘i trail dies

Kaua‘i first responders were first notified on Tuesday afternoon of the unconscious hiker on the rugged trail near an exposed cliffside section commonly referred to as Crawler’s Ledge.

Real Property Collections office to be temporarily closed morning of May 21

The closure is necessary to accommodate the 2026 Real Property foreclosure sale that begins at 9 a.m. Thursday at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.

Researchers advance blood test for aggressive form of breast cancer

A multi-university team — including University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center — developed a simpler way to find and track inflammatory breast cancer.

Kauaʻi judge keeps development ban in place at former Princeville golf course

A judge on Tuesday denied Starwood Capital Group’s request to resume development at Makai Woods Golf Course in Princeville, citing potential public health risks linked to historic cattle burial sites infected with anthrax.

Briefs for May 20: School menus, trauma-informed care training, vaping and mental health

State agencies work together to expand locally sourced school meals, the first cohort of state employees are certified in trauma-informed care and research discusses the effects of vaping on mental health.

Raised crosswalks to be installed in Hanalei overnight Thursday

One lane of traffic will be routed through Weke Road during the installation of three raised crosswalks on Kūhīo Highway from 8 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday.
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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

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Researchers advance blood test for aggressive form of breast cancer

A multi-university team — including University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center — developed a simpler way to find and track inflammatory breast cancer.

Briefs for May 20: School menus, trauma-informed care training, vaping and mental health

State agencies work together to expand locally sourced school meals, the first cohort of state employees are certified in trauma-informed care and research discusses the effects of vaping on mental health.

Briefs for May 19: State seeks input on future wildfire policy, state employee earns national honor, advocates energized by Green Fee

State seeks public input for future wildfire recovery policy, state Director of Communications earned a national award and advocates celebrate the effects from the Green Fee.

More than $322K in federal grant funds secured by state, University of Hawaiʻi for plant pathogen, biosecurity projects

Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity officials say the projects to be funded with the federal grant dollars are intended to help move Hawaiʻi toward a more proactive, technology-driven biosecurity framework capable of addressing increasingly complex global agricultural threats.

Return to Japan: Traditional voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa to make Japan stops in 2027

Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will visit the island nation for the first time in 20 years; dates will tentatively be from April to September next year as part of the Moananuiākea Voyage

Two professors at Kauaʻi Community College honored for excellence

Mark Ombrello, assistant professor of history, and Brian Yamamoto, professor of natural sciences, were among the 25 members of the University of Hawaiʻi faculty to receive top awards.

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Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing 88-year-old man

The man was last seen early this morning leaving a residence in Keauhou.

Mālama Honua Disaster Fund will support Native Hawaiian homeowners impacted by March kona low storms

Office of Hawaiian Affairs launches the fund Friday, May 22, providing limited number of $10,000 repair grants; informational Zoom webinar set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20.

Pedestrian killed in Puna District hit-and-run identified

The victim was struck multiple times by unknown vehicles, with the vehicles fleeing the area in an unknown direction.

State to hold open house for Daniel K. Inouye Highway extension project in Waikōloa

The extension project that began in 1999 to add 10.5 miles to the well-traveled Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, had been shelved twice due to a lack of funding.

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Department of the Attorney General releases annual ‘License to Carry’ firearms statistics

The Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General released its second annual report today presenting statewide and county data from calendar year 2025 on the licensing of private persons to carry concealed handguns in public for the purpose of lawful self-defense.

Mahi Pono launches 2026 Summer Internship Program

Mahi Pono is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, offering Maui students and young adults hands-on experience in diversified agriculture and farm operations.

Hospice Maui stands firm in integrity and transparency amid CMS hospice moratorium

Hospice Maui is sharing context with patients, families, and neighbors across Maui County, in response to recent national headlines about hospice and home health industry.

Whalers Village names Derrick Garcia as new General Manager

Whalers Village is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Garcia as its new General Manager, bringing a track record of operational leadership, team development and strategic growth across premier retail and hospitality destinations.