

Community Inaugural Laulau Day celebrated at Hawaiʻi House of Representatives
Community Public encouraged to read, comment on draft statewide preservation plan

Weekend car crash leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition on Kaua‘i
This is Kaua‘i’s fourth traffic fatality of 2026. May 03, 2026 · 02:19pm
Donate food or give online during 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
As the nation’s largest one-day food drive, Stamp Out Hunger offers a simple way for Hawaiʻi residents to make a meaningful difference.Hawai‘i News University of Hawai‘i research predicts El Niño 15 months in advance using ocean…
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More than $300 million of state’s tourism revenue washed away by kona lows in March

Special ceremony, exhibit mark 40th anniversary since USS Missouri recommissioning

Kaua’i County transitions to new emergency alert platform

Division of Motor Vehicles self-serve kiosk in Līhuʻe now accepting cash

Youth summit brings more than 220 high school students together

Vrbo names Hanalei ‘Tiki Home’ as one of its 2026 Vacation Rentals of the Year

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
Kaua‘i News
University of Hawai‘i leads state’s fight to protect native species with nearly 100 grant-funded projects
The work targets some of the state’s most urgent challenges, including rapid ʻōhiʻa death, invasive mosquitoes that spread avian malaria, destructive food crop plant pests, invasive ants and beetles, and non-native plants and animals that damage forests and watersheds.
Donate food or give online during 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
As the nation’s largest one-day food drive, Stamp Out Hunger offers a simple way for Hawaiʻi residents to make a meaningful difference.
Inaugural Laulau Day celebrated at Hawaiʻi House of Representatives
“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.”
Weekend car crash leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition on Kaua‘i
This is Kaua‘i’s fourth traffic fatality of 2026.
Public encouraged to read, comment on draft statewide preservation plan
30-day review period now open for Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship, which will guide how state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaiʻi’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034.
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Inaugural Laulau Day celebrated at Hawaiʻi House of Representatives
“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.”
Public encouraged to read, comment on draft statewide preservation plan
30-day review period now open for Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship, which will guide how state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaiʻi’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034.
University of Hawai‘i research predicts El Niño 15 months in advance using ocean model
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa model predicts the development of a strong El Niño, more than 35.6 degrees warmer than normal over the equatorial eastern Pacific Ocean, toward the end of this year.
End of an era at Kōloa Rum Co. as longtime president, chief executive officer Bob Gunter steps down
The Kaua‘i distillery’s Chief Commercial Officer Robert Ramer succeeds Gunter as chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations while continuing its growth and expansion into the next chapter.
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.
Big Island News
Business Monday: Hale Kanikapila brings new energy to a familiar space in downtown Hilo
Hale Kanikapila breathes new life into downtown Hilo, transforming the former site of Hilo Town Tavern into a vibrant hub for music, food, and community gatherings
Hawaiʻi Community College celebrates success of inaugural E ʻImi Pono fundraiser
The event, highlighting the institution's role in preparing the Big Island's workforce, drew more than 100 supporters on April 18 to the I Ola Nō Ke Kino Dining Room at the Manono campus in Hilo.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for May 04, 2026
The current small northwest swell will decline tonight. A moderate northwest swell will build on Monday and produce surf above seasonal average during the peak...
New County Small Grants Program opens for applications
An online information workshop will be held Thursday, May 14, 2026, for potential applicants for the County of Maui’s new Small Grants Program, which opened today, May 1, to offer community-level funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects and activities serving Maui County.


