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Hawai‘i Appleseed launches new interactive Economic Justice Data Dashboard
The powerful online tool is designed to empower policymakers, advocates and community members with accessible, localized data about critical well-being metrics throughout the islands.Kauai News Wind advisory issued for areas over mountains, including portions of Kaua’i
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Firefighters control blaze at Girardʻs Quality Cleaners in Hanapēpē
Kaua‘i woman sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for drug trafficking
Water service shutdown, lane closure set for portions of Wailuā Homesteads on Jan. 15
Bishop Museum offers new Botany Checklist mapping history of Hawaiʻi’s flora
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north and west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
New club leads revival of Anahola trails; organizes mountain bike race on Kauaʻi
December was wetter, but 2025 was pretty dry overall for Garden Isle
Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, earns 2025 Shore Battle Efficiency Award
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Kaiser issues statement in response to proposed Hawai‘i Medical Service Association, Hawai‘i Pacific Health merger
“We want to better understand how this proposed merger will meet the needs of Hawai‘i’s communities,” says a statement from the healthcare organization about the proposed partnership.
Study debunks long-held myth of Native Hawaiians causing waterbird extinctions
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found no evidence that indigenous people over-hunted birds to extinction.
Premium headwear brand melin opens new location at The Shops at Kukui‘ula
The Shops at Kukui‘ula location is melin’s first on Kaua‘i and will serve as a customer experience lab, offering visitors full brand immersion.
Wind advisory issued for areas over mountains, including portions of Kaua’i
The advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. today and includes north and east sections of the Garden Isle; winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph, are forecast.
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Hawaii News
Kaiser issues statement in response to proposed Hawai‘i Medical Service Association, Hawai‘i Pacific Health merger
“We want to better understand how this proposed merger will meet the needs of Hawai‘i’s communities,” says a statement from the healthcare organization about the proposed partnership.
Study debunks long-held myth of Native Hawaiians causing waterbird extinctions
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found no evidence that indigenous people over-hunted birds to extinction.
Hawai‘i Appleseed launches new interactive Economic Justice Data Dashboard
The powerful online tool is designed to empower policymakers, advocates and community members with accessible, localized data about critical well-being metrics throughout the islands.
ʻThanks dawg’: How University of Hawaiʻi’s AI chatbots are transforming student support
The chatbots, with names such as ‘Bow and Moa, are designed to be one of the many components that constitute a “common standard care” for University of Hawai’i students systemwide.
Big Island News
Hawai‘i Senate leaders announce priorities for this legislative session
Many of the priorities have been discussed over the past several sessions, including housing, healthcare, education, food security and more.
Intro of University of Hawaiʻi AI chatbots transforming student support systemwide
The chatbots, with names such as ‘Bow and Moa, are designed to be one of the many components that constitute a "common standard care" for University of Hawai'i students systemwide.
Maui News
Hirono, colleagues urge administration to restore funding for Full-Service Community Schools
US Sen. Mazie Hirono joined a group of Senate Democrats this week in urging US Education Secretary Linda McMahon to reverse the Department of Education's decision to discontinue $168 million in grants for the Full-Service Community School program.
Maintenance work to temporarily affect Waiehu Golf Course, Waiheʻe Beach Park
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced temporary service impacts at Waiehu Golf Course, Waiheʻe Beach Park in the coming weeks.
Rep. Case supports FY26 spending bills with funding for Hawaiʻi projects
US Rep. Ed Case voted this week in favor of a House measure advancing three of the 12 annual federal appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026, which begins Oct. 1, 2026.
Avian influenza case confirmed; no additional detections in Hawaiʻi
A case of avian influenza has now been confirmed in a Koloa Maoli (Hawaiian duck) found sick on Nov. 26 at the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Hanalei Wildlife Refuge in Hanalei, Kauaʻi. The bird which died within 24 hours of being found was recently confirmed positive by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories.
