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‘Ready to get back out there’: Kauaʻi Community College student rebuilds her life through carpentry, education

Crystal Santos went from being behind bars to now graduating this month with an associate in science degree in carpentry technology from Kauaʻi Community College, all to create a better future for herself and her family.

19 lane closures scheduled during week of May 17-22 on Kaua‘i state roadways

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

New chef at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay cooking up a healthy and tasty menu with local flair

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay welcomes culinary director Pete Ghione, known for his “culinary medicine” approach, to enhance its wellness offerings on Kauaʻi’s North Shore.

Upcoming open house to detail Kauaʻi’s landfill expansion project

The open house will update the community about the Kekaha Landfill Cell 3 vertical expansion project, which would expand landfill capacity upward within the existing landfill area.

Kauaʻi’s Hāʻena to Hanalei race continues 44-year tradition June 6

Runners from Kauaʻi and beyond are gearing up for the 44th annual Hā‘ena to Hanalei race to support local youth paddlers on Kauaʻi.

Transforming everyday commutes: Skyline riders to support Hawaiʻi’s youth on Great Futures Day

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, in support of programs that serve island children and teens.
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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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Upcoming open house to detail Kauaʻi’s landfill expansion project

The open house will update the community about the Kekaha Landfill Cell 3 vertical expansion project, which would expand landfill capacity upward within the existing landfill area.

Transforming everyday commutes: Skyline riders to support Hawaiʻi’s youth on Great Futures Day

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, in support of programs that serve island children and teens.

Filing deadline for Hawaiʻi candidates running for public office in 2026 is June 2

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.

New law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi takes effect in July 2027

The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law. 

Volcano Watch: Scientists reveal how they are predicting lava episodes at Kīlauea

Fountaining episodes have recentuly occurred at the Big Island volcano once the system has regained the volume of magma lost during the previous episode.

Surging oil prices bring dark cloud over Hawai‘i’s economy, according to UHERO report

These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish labor market.

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State alerts Hawaiʻi health professionals to fraud scheme targeting license holders

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs said scammers have recently targeted current and former nursing license holders, with dentists, pharmacists and other health professionals also at potential risk.

Riders of Honolulu Skyline on Great Futures Day will transform commutes into support for Hawaiʻi youth

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, to lift up programs that serve island children and teens.

Kona’s international billfish tourney canceled for 2026, but organizers hope it will be back

The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament that started in 1959 was unable to take place this year due to skyrocketing prices for jet and diesel fuel.

US Postal Service celebrates National Mailbox Improvement Week

The spring cleaning effort for mailboxes encourages customers to help carriers ensure mail, packages and special deliveries arrive on time, safely and securely.

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Give your mailbox a spring makeover: USPS celebrates National Mailbox Improvement Week

This Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18-24, 2026), the United States Postal Service is reminding customers everywhere to inspect, maintain, and make any needed upgrades to their mailboxes. The spring cleaning effort encourages customers to help carriers ensure mail, packages, and special deliveries arrive on time, safely and securely.

Utility work along Piʻilani-Kula Highway in ʻUlupalakua to impact traffic, May 19

To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews will be performing work along Piʻilani-Kula Highway near ʻUlupalakua Ranch Road at both intersections between mile markers 15 and 17 in Upcountry Maui on Tuesday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

June 2 deadline approaches for candidate filing

Potential candidates interested in appearing on this year’s ballot have until 4:30 p.m. on June 2, 2026, to file nomination papers.

Expansion plans of Lāna‘i luxury resort are economic win to some residents, cultural loss to others

Pūlama Lāna'i, the management company owned by billionaire Oracle founder Larry Ellison, wants to rezone about 170 acres to urban land and build nine villas and five more spa units for Sensei Lāna'i.