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Youth summit brings more than 220 high school students together

The 2026 Ka Pēwa Youth Summit empowers youth voices, fosters leadership and connectivity, and highlights leadership potential through a student-led agenda.

Kapaʻa Kauaʻi Village Center sold as part of a multi-state grocery store-anchor deal

In a strategic move to strengthen its U.S. retail presence, CBRE Investment Management, in partnership with MCB Real Estate, has acquired a portfolio of 7 grocery-anchored shopping centers.

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

The winning Kaua‘i home is just 700 feet from world-famous Hanalei Bay, the only vacation rental home winner in Hawai‘i and one of only 15 vacation rentals to be honored nationwide.

17 lane closures scheduled during week of May 2-8 on Kaua‘i state roadways

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

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.
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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

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Youth summit brings more than 220 high school students together

The 2026 Ka Pēwa Youth Summit empowers youth voices, fosters leadership and connectivity, and highlights leadership potential through a student-led agenda.

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.

More heart for Hawai‘i: Southwest Airlines boosts ‘Ohana Rewards

Opportunity for loyalty program members to fly four one-way interisland flights and earn 1 one-way interisland flight brings more perks, more convenience, stronger interisland connections.

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KōCreate: ʻOAKA now accepting applications

Applications for the 2-year civic leadership and workforce development program for incoming Big Island high school juniors for the 2026-27 school year are available online; deadline to submit applications is May 22.

New skate park opens in Ocean View after 9-year community effort

Nine years in the making, the Kāhuku Grand Skate Park will have its grand opening with mini skate clinics, live music and food vendors from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Saturday.

Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail seeks community input for 95-acre Kona section

The National Park Service is asking for public comment on the future of Kauleolī, a vital shoreline parcel within the Big Island's 175-mile "trail by the sea."

20 lane closures scheduled during week of May 2-8 on Big Island state roadways

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

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Maui police warn the public of scam circulating via text message

The Maui Police Department is alerting the public to a scam circulating via text message that falsely claims recipients have a delinquent traffic violation account and appears to originate from the District Court of Hawaiʻi.

Maui Weather Forecast for May 02, 2026

The high pressure ridge north of the islands will keep moderate trade winds blowing across the Hawaii region through Monday. Wind speeds will weaken from...

Mayor Bissen says former chief of staff’s lawsuit is politically motivated as he seeks reelection

The incumbent mayor is contending with a lawsuit and a slate of challengers as he defends his first term, with one political analyst calling it "probably the most interesting race this election cycle."

Maui planning panel clears way for two Lahaina rebuilds, and demolition of aging structures at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission

The Maui Planning Commission approved permits on Tuesday for two families to rebuild homes destroyed in the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire and authorized the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission to replace aging structures with a new multipurpose hall.