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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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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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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.

Kauaʻi Community College internships combine high tech with cultural preservation

Five internships empower students to safeguard ancient sites and Indigenous data through the use of cutting-edge technology.

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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.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 30, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy trades will prevail for the next several days, resulting in periods of shower activity across primarily windward and mauka...

Hawaii County 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...

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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.