Kaua‘i News Mass kill of 168 seabirds on Kauaʻi sparks renewed calls for action
Community Study: Seasonal resource sharing preserves vast ocean microbial diversity
Agreement reached by Hawaiʻi lawmakers for preservation of promised tax relief
The final version of income tax measure maintains tax cuts passed in 2024 for joint filers earning less than $350,000, heads of household less than $262,500 and single filers less than $175,000, preserving critical financial relief for Hawaiʻi's working and... April 29, 2026 · 07:00am
Final call issued for chefs to compete in Kaua’i Poke Fest in June at Kōloa Landing
Kauaʻi Poke Fest returns to Kōloa Landing Resort on June 20, where chefs from Hawaiʻi and beyond will compete for more than $10,000 in prizes before celebrity judges, including Sam Choy.Community State commissions launch ‘No Hate in the 808’ campaign to combat…
Community New report just in time for Native Plant Month highlights several newly discovered…
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Kaua‘i News
Mass kill of 168 seabirds on Kauaʻi sparks renewed calls for action
A devastating attack, suspected to be by feral cats, has killed wedge-tailed shearwaters on Kauaʻi’s Shipwreck Beach.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue expands East Coast reach with new Georgia location
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue continues to expand its East Coast presence with the opening of its newest location in Duluth, Georgia, offering a taste of Hawaiʻi’s iconic “plate lunch.”
Final call issued for chefs to compete in Kaua’i Poke Fest in June at Kōloa Landing
Kauaʻi Poke Fest returns to Kōloa Landing Resort on June 20, where chefs from Hawaiʻi and beyond will compete for more than $10,000 in prizes before celebrity judges, including Sam Choy.
Study: Seasonal resource sharing preserves vast ocean microbial diversity
The study by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanographers provides new insight into how high levels of biodiversity are maintained in the open ocean.
State commissions launch ‘No Hate in the 808’ campaign to combat discrimination throughout Hawaiʻi
“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to equity, dignity and inclusion for all people in Hawaiʻi,” said a joint statement from the partnering commissions involved with the statewide initiative. “Together, we are sending a clear message: discrimination is unlawful, unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”
New report just in time for Native Plant Month highlights several newly discovered Hawaiian plant species, others rediscovered
Find of five new species and rediscovery of several species previously thought lost are detailed in the new “Rare Plant Program 2025 Island Highlights” report, giving Hawaiian plant enthusiasts a great deal to celebrate during Native Plant Month in April.
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Hawaii News
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue expands East Coast reach with new Georgia location
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue continues to expand its East Coast presence with the opening of its newest location in Duluth, Georgia, offering a taste of Hawaiʻi’s iconic “plate lunch.”
Study: Seasonal resource sharing preserves vast ocean microbial diversity
The study by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanographers provides new insight into how high levels of biodiversity are maintained in the open ocean.
State commissions launch ‘No Hate in the 808’ campaign to combat discrimination throughout Hawaiʻi
“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to equity, dignity and inclusion for all people in Hawaiʻi,” said a joint statement from the partnering commissions involved with the statewide initiative. “Together, we are sending a clear message: discrimination is unlawful, unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”
New report just in time for Native Plant Month highlights several newly discovered Hawaiian plant species, others rediscovered
Find of five new species and rediscovery of several species previously thought lost are detailed in the new “Rare Plant Program 2025 Island Highlights” report, giving Hawaiian plant enthusiasts a great deal to celebrate during Native Plant Month in April.
Agreement reached by Hawaiʻi lawmakers for preservation of promised tax relief
The final version of income tax measure maintains tax cuts passed in 2024 for joint filers earning less than $350,000, heads of household less than $262,500 and single filers less than $175,000, preserving critical financial relief for Hawaiʻi’s working and middle-income households.
Big Island News
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 1-7: Lei Day, AstroDay, Mother’s Day Orchid Show and more
This upcoming weekend promises 3 days packed full of so much fun for the entire ‘ohana, we had to slightly increase the top 10 to a top 11 things to do — with activities, events and festivals planned spanning from the earth under your feet to outer space.
Historic row from Washington State to Maui launches May 1
The four-man crew: Joshua Dukes, Greg Anderson, Johnny Martinez, and Wilton Ngotel; will attempt the 3,100 mile transpacific crossing without sails, engines, or a support vessel, relying entirely on teamwork and physical strength to navigate one of the world’s most demanding environments.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for April 30, 2026
A new northwest to north-northwest (320-330 degree) swell continues to fill in this afternoon and will likely peak tonight into Thursday morning then slowly...
Wailea Beach Resort to host Lei Day celebration, May 2
Wailea Beach Resort hosts a May Day Lei Day event on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., honoring the Polynesian tradition of giving and receiving lei.
45th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival lineup, June 25-28, 2026
The Kapalua Wine & Food Festival is proud to announce its return for a milestone 45th annual celebration, taking place June 25-28, 2026. As one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious culinary events, the festival is the ultimate destination for oenophiles and culinary enthusiasts to share world-class cuisine and premium global wines.
Tree planting effort to increase canopy at island schools
Ten schools have been selected to participate in the statewide Shade Trees for Schools program, a joint effort of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s Kaulunani Urban & Community Forestry Program and the Hawaiʻi Department of Education.
