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    Kauaʻi authorities renew call for information in 2010 Amber Jackson homicide case

    Detectives secured an arrest warrant in December 2025 for Gregory Glaser on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with Amber Jackson’s death, but have been unable to locate him.

    Hawai‘i News Nearly $130 million in funding available through Green Fee opportunities

    Hawai‘i News New pathways created toward homeownership in Hawai‘i with signing of Senate bill

    Developer of Coco Palms Resort property secures $431 million in financing for 351-room luxury resort

    After decades of projects have gone nowhere to redevelop the once iconic resort that was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, the new financing has led to a new hotel opening date of 2028. June 23, 2026 · 05:00am
    Chef Justin Firmignac of Haleiwa Joe's won top honors for his creation at the sixth annual Kaua'i Poke Fest on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Xiomara Yamileth/ Kauaʻi Now)

    Haleiwa Joe’s chef reels in top honors at Sixth Annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest

    Hawaii's culinary scene was electrified as Chef Justin Firmignac of Oʻahu's Haleʻiwa Joe's claimed victory at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest.

    Community Kaua‘i’s largest mall to host annual Back to School Bash

    Kaua‘i News First responders rescue visitor with hiking injury near Waipoʻo Falls

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    Kauaʻi authorities renew call for information in 2010 Amber Jackson homicide case

    Detectives secured an arrest warrant in December 2025 for Gregory Glaser on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with Amber Jackson’s death, but have been unable to locate him.

    New pathways created toward homeownership in Hawai‘i with signing of Senate bill

    Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.

    Developer of Coco Palms Resort property secures $431 million in financing for 351-room luxury resort

    After decades of projects have gone nowhere to redevelop the once iconic resort that was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, the new financing has led to a new hotel opening date of 2028.

    Haleiwa Joe’s chef reels in top honors at Sixth Annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest

    Hawaii’s culinary scene was electrified as Chef Justin Firmignac of Oʻahu’s Haleʻiwa Joe’s claimed victory at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest.

    Kaua‘i’s largest mall to host annual Back to School Bash

    Kukui Grove Center will be giving away school supplies to keiki.

    First responders rescue visitor with hiking injury near Waipoʻo Falls

    The 47-year old hiker from California was successfully rescued by with short-haul helicopter operation for swift extraction.
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    Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
    The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
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    Nearly $130 million in funding available through Green Fee opportunities

    A statewide workshop series aims to empower community organizations with the skills needed to secure funding to support environmental and cultural projects.

    New pathways created toward homeownership in Hawai‘i with signing of Senate bill

    Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.

    Haleiwa Joe’s chef reels in top honors at Sixth Annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest

    Hawaii’s culinary scene was electrified as Chef Justin Firmignac of Oʻahu’s Haleʻiwa Joe’s claimed victory at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest.

    Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing leased Hawai‘i lands

    The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says “reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward” and removes condemnation as an option.

    University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine

    The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.

    Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed into law

    “It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang.

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    Kona luncheon to honor Officer of the Month John Harvey

    The luncheon also will feature a presentation by Special Agent Emily Moore of the FBI Honolulu Field Office’s Kona Resident Agency.

    Convicted sex offender living in Volcano held on $140,000 bail for failing to report

    The 48-year-old remains in custody on $140,000 bail.

    Hawai‘i Island police conclude concentrated enforcement campaign on Daniel K. Inouye Highway

    Although this high-visibility enforcement campaign ended on June 21, officers will continue conducting proactive traffic enforcement operations along the cross-island roadway to address hazardous driving behaviors.

    New Senate Bill signed into law to create pathways to homeownership in Hawai‘i

    Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.

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    Logan Kalawaia to perform in next Hawaiian Music Series, June 25

    Maui musician Logan Kalawaia will headline the next installment of the Hawaiian Music Series from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on the lawn of Waiola Church in Lahaina, according to concert series organizer Lahaina Restoration Foundation.

    Firefighters, Coast Guard rescue two wing foilers off of South Maui

    Two wing foil riders unable to make their way to shore were rescued off of South Maui Tuesday morning, the Maui Fire Department reported. Two men — 66- and 67-year old visitors — were uninjured and did not require medical attention. Officials received an ocean rescue distress call at 10:46 a.m. at an area off […]

    Hirono joins in introducing bill to make college more affordable, double Pell Grant

    The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 would nearly double the Pell Grant maximum award, index the maximum award for inflation, and make other changes to expand the award for working students, while also protecting the program from budget shortfalls and eligibility changes. 

    The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay earns LEED Gold certification; joins three Maui properties already honored

    With the designation, all five of Host’s Hawaiʻi properties have now earned LEED certification, the company said. The others are Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort and ʻIlikai Villas; Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui; Hyatt Place Waikīkī Beach; and Maui Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa.