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Governor proclaims 2026 as ‘Year of Our Coastal Kuleana’

Proclamation kicks off a year-long campaign filled with opportunities for education, responsible recreation and volunteerism with goal of encouraging people to celebrate rich diversity of life in coastal habitats.

Key to near-Earth object science now being created for for NASA telescope on Big Island

Spectre, an integral field spectrograph named as a nod to a connection with Olympic weightlifter and actor Harold Sakata of Kona, who played OddJob in the James Bond film ‘Goldfinger,’ after first light in 2028 will also deepen mankind’s understanding of explosive phenomena beyond our solar system.

Case votes to pass appropriations measure, including hundreds of millions of dollars for Hawai‘i

Funding in the bill the U.S. House District 1 Hawai‘i congressman voted in favor of and passed by the House cover commerce, justice, science, environment, energy management and more that will help fight crime, protect natural resources and boost tourism throughout the islands.

Families throughout state to be better supported by Hawaiʻi SNAP, WIC partnership

Hawaiʻi Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program now shares monthly referrals with Women, Infants and Children via a new referral process to help identify families who might qualify but are not yet enrolled.

Apply now for Adult and Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Abuse Community Program grants

A total of $1 million will be awarded for fiscal year 2026-27; funding supports prosocial and prevention programs for Kaua‘i youth. Deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Feb. 17.

High surf advisory in effect for north and west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

Large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet are forecast for north shorelines, while west shorelines are expected to see large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet through Sunday.
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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
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Governor proclaims 2026 as ‘Year of Our Coastal Kuleana’

Proclamation kicks off a year-long campaign filled with opportunities for education, responsible recreation and volunteerism with goal of encouraging people to celebrate rich diversity of life in coastal habitats.

Key to near-Earth object science now being created for for NASA telescope on Big Island

Spectre, an integral field spectrograph named as a nod to a connection with Olympic weightlifter and actor Harold Sakata of Kona, who played OddJob in the James Bond film ‘Goldfinger,’ after first light in 2028 will also deepen mankind’s understanding of explosive phenomena beyond our solar system.

Case votes to pass appropriations measure, including hundreds of millions of dollars for Hawai‘i

Funding in the bill the U.S. House District 1 Hawai‘i congressman voted in favor of and passed by the House cover commerce, justice, science, environment, energy management and more that will help fight crime, protect natural resources and boost tourism throughout the islands.

Families throughout state to be better supported by Hawaiʻi SNAP, WIC partnership

Hawaiʻi Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program now shares monthly referrals with Women, Infants and Children via a new referral process to help identify families who might qualify but are not yet enrolled.

WATCH: Schatz says Trump knowingly dragging U.S. into another conflict

Hawai‘i Democrat while speaking on U.S. Senate floor condemned president’s illegal incursion into Venezuela.

Liver disease risk in adolescents potentially increased significantly by ‘forever chemicals’

New study co-led by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Southern California Superfund Research and Training Program for PFAS Assessment, Remediation and Prevention Center show synthetic compounds PFAS have potential to hike risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by 3 times.

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5 motorists arrested for DUI during last days of 2025 on Big Island; year ends with total of 899

The total number of DUI arrests in 2025 decreased by 6.74% compared with the 964 recorded in 2024; fatal crashes and fatalities also decreased on island roadways last year.

Blood Bank of Hawai‘i to host blood drive in Hilo 3 days next week

Hilo residents and those from surrounding areas are encouraged to make donating blood their 2026 New Year’s resolution and make a difference, especially now when the blood bank is in urgent need of O-negative blood.

Kīlauea revving up for Episode 40 as dome fountaining, lava spattering increase

Nearly continuous overflows of the north vent overnight coupled with overflows from the north and south vents this morning within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater inside the Big Island volcano's summit caldera suggest the onset of Episode 40 is close.

Maui native James Carpio appointed to the Board of Land and Natural Resources

The Maui man's term will run through June 30, 2029.

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OWR releases plan to strengthen peer support services statewide

The Hawaiʻi Office of Wellness and Resilience has released a new framework report that will be used to guide the development, implementation and sustainability of peer support services statewide.

Pasha Group hires Cary Davis to lead government affairs and corporate communications

The Pasha Group, a major provider of US–Hawaiʻi shipping and logistics services, announced that Cary Davis has joined the company as vice president of government affairs, where he will lead advocacy and corporate communications.

AARP accepting 2026 Community Challenge grant applications

AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.

Maui singer-songwriter Gail Swanson releases rebellious single, ‘My Mama Marched’

Maui-based singer-songwriter Gail Swanson has released a new single, "My Mama Marched," honoring her mother's activism and rebellious spirit. The song is available on Apple Music and Spotify, along with an official music video on YouTube.