Community TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures scheduled during weekend in Līhuʻe
Hawai‘i News Flags ordered to half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
State supplemental budget bill approved by Senate, House funding panels
The measure was finalized Thursday evening, April 30, in a joint conference committee; it now goes up for final reading in both chambers before heading to Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green's desk for his signature. April 30, 2026 · 10:09pm
PHOTOS: The early years of celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i
The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.Community Volcano Watch: Kīlauea summit eruptions on Big Island outside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
Community Junk vehicle disposal services temporarily suspended
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Agreement reached by Hawaiʻi lawmakers for preservation of promised tax relief
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University of Hawai‘i Community College transfer success highlighted in new video series
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Application deadline nears for Junior Police Academy class of 2026
New University of Hawaiʻi office launched to boost research capacity throughout state
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Kaua‘i News
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures scheduled during weekend in Līhuʻe
The closures are scheduled from 7 to about 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2, to accommodate the 47th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk.
PHOTOS: The early years of celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i
The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.
Draft Historic Preservation Plan for Hawai‘i available for public review
The draft plan prioritizes Native Hawaiian cultural heritage, protecting iwi kūpuna and burial sites.
Flags ordered to half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Following the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend observance, flags will return to full staff at sunrise on May 4.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea summit eruptions on Big Island outside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
These past eruptions outside Halemaʻumaʻu are evidence that such eruptions could also occur in the future; and while there have been ongoing earthquakes beneath Kīlauea’s summit, they are not indicative of an imminent eruption along the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu.
Junk vehicle disposal services temporarily suspended
Resource Recovery Solutions, operator of Puhi Metals Recycling Facility, confirmed that as of Friday, May 1, it will be unable to accept vehicles for disposal because of capacity issues; therefore, Junk vehicle disposal services historically offered at no cost to residents will be suspended until further notice.
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Hawaii News
PHOTOS: The early years of celebrating Lei Day in Hawai‘i
The history of Lei Day on May Day in Hawai‘i is nearly a century old, when the first lei contest was held on May 1, 1928, in the lobby of Bank of Hawai‘i in Honolulu.
Draft Historic Preservation Plan for Hawai‘i available for public review
The draft plan prioritizes Native Hawaiian cultural heritage, protecting iwi kūpuna and burial sites.
Flags ordered to half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Following the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend observance, flags will return to full staff at sunrise on May 4.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea summit eruptions on Big Island outside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
These past eruptions outside Halemaʻumaʻu are evidence that such eruptions could also occur in the future; and while there have been ongoing earthquakes beneath Kīlauea’s summit, they are not indicative of an imminent eruption along the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu.
Big Island News
News briefs for May 1: Appliance replacement, festival winners and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the island, state and nation.
Intersection in Puna community closed due to police activity
It is unclear at this time the nature of the police activity. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Maui News
US House passes Homeland Security funding bill, ending shutdown except for ICE and CBP
The US House passed legislation earlier passed by the US Senate to fund all of the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2026 except immigration enforcement in two agencies, bringing an end to a shutdown affecting thousands of federal workers. The President has signed the bill into law.
Hawaiʻi REALTORS Charitable Foundation to distribute $200,000 in storm relief
The Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Hawai‘i REALTORS, will distribute $200,000 in grants to Hawai‘i residents impacted by the Kona Low storms in March.
Mental Health Month: DOH supporting mental wellness from keiki to kūpuna
On May 7, mental health providers, community organizations and advocates statewide will participate in sign-waving events to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.
Hawaiʻi’s Senate and House money committees approve state budget bill
The Hawaiʻi State Senate and House of Representatives today approved House Bill No. 1800 CD1, the state’s supplemental budget bill for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. The measure was finalized in a joint conference committee after both chambers initially passed different versions. The bill will now be up for final reading in both chambers before heading to the Governor's desk for his signature.
