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    • Temporary summer positions now available at Hawaiʻi Gas locations throughout islands

    Utility's Summer Hire program positions are designed for recent high school grads and college students; the utility is recruiting for a range of posts at all locations statewide.

    Hawai‘i News Peak pupping for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals underway

    Community AARP report: Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 new homes by 2050

    Former Hawai‘i gov. Ariyoshi passes away at 100. He was the third-longest serving governor in the state's history. (Photo courtesy: Office of the Governor)

    Former Hawai‘i governor George Ariyoshi passes away at 100

    George R. Ariyoshi led the state from 1974 to 1986. Ariyoshi died peacefully Sunday night, April 19, surrounded by his family. April 20, 2026 · 10:41am

    Kauaʻi police hosting Drug Take Back Day on April 25

    Residents can drop off unused and expired medications at the Kauaʻi Police Department in Līhuʻe without leaving their vehicles, and no questions asked.

    Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i Fire is seeking public input on how to improve emergency response

    Community Winners of art contest for 2026-27 Hawai‘i conservation, game bird stamps announced

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    Temporary summer positions now available at Hawaiʻi Gas locations throughout islands

    Utility’s Summer Hire program positions are designed for recent high school grads and college students; the utility is recruiting for a range of posts at all locations statewide.

    Kauaʻi police hosting Drug Take Back Day on April 25

    Residents can drop off unused and expired medications at the Kauaʻi Police Department in Līhuʻe without leaving their vehicles, and no questions asked.

    Peak pupping for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals underway

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds beachgoers that Beachgoers are reminded it is illegal to harass, disturb or harm them under state and federal law.

    AARP report: Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 new homes by 2050

    The study was prepared by ECOnorthwest through AARP’s Livable Communities Technical Advisors Program. It reports that rising housing costs and limited supply are making it harder for residents to remain in their communities as they age.

    Kaua‘i Fire is seeking public input on how to improve emergency response

    Residents and businesses are invited to participate in a two-minute Community Safety Survey to share their thoughts.

    Former Hawai‘i governor George Ariyoshi passes away at 100

    George R. Ariyoshi led the state from 1974 to 1986. Ariyoshi died peacefully Sunday night, April 19, surrounded by his family.
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    Temporary summer positions now available at Hawaiʻi Gas locations throughout islands

    Utility’s Summer Hire program positions are designed for recent high school grads and college students; the utility is recruiting for a range of posts at all locations statewide.

    Peak pupping for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals underway

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds beachgoers that Beachgoers are reminded it is illegal to harass, disturb or harm them under state and federal law.

    AARP report: Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 new homes by 2050

    The study was prepared by ECOnorthwest through AARP’s Livable Communities Technical Advisors Program. It reports that rising housing costs and limited supply are making it harder for residents to remain in their communities as they age.

    Former Hawai‘i governor George Ariyoshi passes away at 100

    George R. Ariyoshi led the state from 1974 to 1986. Ariyoshi died peacefully Sunday night, April 19, surrounded by his family.

    Winners of art contest for 2026-27 Hawai‘i conservation, game bird stamps announced

    Conservation stamp highlights the wild pig, while game bird stamp features the California valley quail, which was originally brought to the islands in 1818 as a gift to King Kamehameha.

    Firearm applications increase while registrations dip slightly in Hawaiʻi

    Hawaiʻi’s firearm registration report for 2025 reveals a notable 14.7% rise in permit applications alongside a slight decline in total firearm registrations, with a record percentage of imported firearms highlighting changing ownership trends.

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    60K new homes needed by 2050 to meet Hawaiʻi housing demand, finds AARP study

    The study was prepared by ECOnorthwest through AARP’s Livable Communities Technical Advisors Program. It reports that rising housing costs and limited supply are making it harder for residents to remain in their communities as they age.

    Hawaiian Volcano Observatory raise alert level for Kīlauea from advisory to watch

    Precursory, low level activity started on Monday night ahead of for episode 45 of the ongoing Kīlauea eruption.

    Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority opens funding for cultural, community programs

    The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is inviting organizations to apply for funding to support cultural preservation, enhance community experiences, and promote major events throughout the islands.

    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 21, 2026

    Lighter winds are expected Tuesday and Wednesday as a low passes north of the state. Along with the lighter winds, expect a few clouds and showers over the...

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    Maui Surf Forecast for April 21, 2026

    Forerunners from a small, medium- period, northwest swell are still on track to arrive late tonight, with this swell forecast to build Tuesday and...

    PGA TOUR confirms exit of Hawaiʻi tournaments in 2027; exploring senior event options

    The PGA TOUR will not play The Sentry or the Sony Open in Hawaiʻi in 2027, according to reports today from the PGA. This marks the first time in 56 years that there will be a PGA TOUR tournament absence in the islands, following steady presence since the Sony Open started play at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu in 1971.

    MEMA, other agencies to participate in April 23 training in Kahului

    A multiagency, full-scale training exercise will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kahului, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency. During this time, smoke and emergency vehicle activity may be visible in the areas of Kahului Harbor and Kahului Airport.

    Hawaiian Electric receives utility industry award for efforts during PSPS events

    Hawaiian Electric has received the 2026 Bronze Emergency Management Award from Chartwell Inc., a leading provider of utility industry research focused on customer-facing issues, which recognized the utility for modernizing its emergency communications in support of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program.