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Kauaʻi Chapter of Surfrider Foundation reveals water quality findings for 2026

The Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi Chapter reported high concentrations of bacteria and water quality challenges in 19 different locations for January and February.

Namahana School taps Kīlauea-based firm to lead campus construction

Noho Workshop selection to oversee campus buildout — plus partnership with locally and internationally respected planner Gordon Karau as facilities project manager — reaffirms school’s commitment to be “from and for the community.”

UPDATE: Kauaʻi, Niʻihau north and east shorelines remain under high surf advisory

The advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. today, with forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Honolulu reporting surf heights will remain at advisory levels through this afternoon.

Up to 10-year extensions of Mauna Kea leases would be allowed by proposed House bill

The master lease of lands atop the Big Island mountain is set to expire Dec. 31, 2033.

Annual Mayor’s Youth Track Meets scheduled for students in kindergarten to eighth grade

The annual Mayor’s Youth Track Meets offer competitive, yet supportive experiences for free to students at all Kauaʻi elementary and middle schools.

Water shutdown scheduled Tuesday night for some areas in Kōloa

During the water service shutdown, Goodfellow Bros. will perform work on Kauaʻi County’s Poʻipū Road Safety and Mobility Project.    
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Another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail
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

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New state program lowers costs for first-time homebuyers

Hawaiʻi’s Hale Kamaʻāina program is desigined to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.

Up to 10-year extensions of Mauna Kea leases would be allowed by proposed House bill

The master lease of lands atop the Big Island mountain is set to expire Dec. 31, 2033.

Coral heat tolerance studies inform new restoration project in American Samoa

A new $4.6 million coral reef restoration project leverages research into the environmental, genetic drivers of heat-tolerant corals.

New canoe crop cultivation course grows opportunity across Hawai’iʻs food economy

The course combines hands-on experience and business insight, enhancing Native Hawaiian economic resilience and contributing to a sustainable food system.

UH Mānoa encourages international student applicants with new microsites in their language

UH Mānoa application process becomes more accessible for some international students with new microsites in Japanese, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, and English for Indian students.

TSA PreCheck still available at Hawai‘i airports, but Global Entry suspended

After backlash from travelers, airline industry groups and others, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reversed its plans to suspend TSA PreCheck during the partial government shutdown.

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New state incentives aim to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners 

Hawaiʻi's Hale Kamaʻāina program is lowering costs for first-time homebuyers by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.

Police K9 Trina shows off her scent-tracking to find missing children, endangered adults

Hawai‘i Police held a welcoming ceremony for the department's newest K9, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever whose job is to finding missing people.

UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north, east shorelines of Big Island

The advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. today, with forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Honolulu reporting surf heights will remain at advisory levels through this afternoon. Meanwhile, the high surf advisory that was in place for west-facing shores of the island was canceled.

Students reflect on changes through their art in the 38th annual Young at Art exhibition

Young at Art features artwork from Hawaiʻi Island students in kindergarten through 12th grade from all public, charter, private and home schools at the Wailoa Center in Hilo until March 26.

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Maui-grown mandarins from Mahi Pono debut in Hawaiʻi public school meals

As part of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s continued commitment to farm-to-school initiatives and student wellness, the mandarins have been available to school distributors since January, following Mahi Pono’s first commercial harvest of the Hawaiʻi-grown crop. Mahi Pono's mandarins will be available to schools statewide throughout the spring harvest season.

Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources grants awarded to 11 local projects

The County of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources is awarding funding to 11 local projects through the competitive County of Maui grants program.  

Controversial $13M Nāpili home now offering partial ownership to buyers

The eight-bedroom, 12.5-bathroom home, which for years spurred community criticism over its size and potential use as a vacation rental, is offering 25% shares for $3.55 million apiece.

Free carpenters union pre-apprentice training available at UH Maui College

An eight-week, intensive, hands-on carpentry pre-apprenticeship program is available at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, free of charge.