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Surf heights are expected to rise to 14 to 20 feet. January 18, 2026 · 07:20am
Members of Hawaiʻi House Majority outline top priorities for 2026 legislative session
“Amid ongoing federal uncertainty, our priorities include expanding affordable housing, supporting Native Hawaiian families, ensuring essential social services remain uninterrupted, addressing workforce shortages and responsibly strengthening the state’s revenue base," said state House Majority Leader Oʻahu state Rep. Sean Quinlan.Business Return of the humpback whales helps boost Maui’s recovering tourism industry
Community Waipahu High students curate University of Hawaiʻi fashion exhibit for Muʻumuʻu…
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Tiger sharks mate during Maui’s whale season, new study shows
The findings challenges the conventional understanding of tiger sharks as purely solitary animals, revealing a predictable seasonal convergence of mature males and females that coincides with the humpback whale calving season in Hawaiʻi.
Federal legislation introduced to establish new national veterans cemetery in Hawaiʻi
The only national cemetery in Hawaiʻi is running out of space, and has been functionally closed for in-ground burials since 1991 — and it is expected to stop taking cremated remains by 2036.
High surf advisory in place for areas of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Surf heights are expected to rise to 14 to 20 feet.
Affordable housing remains top concern for many residents, finds annual statewide survey
The winter 2025 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives reveals 71% of residents surveyed agree the state should build more housing as quickly as possible; survey also finds 89% of respondents say military is ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ important to state’s economy.
Return of the humpback whales helps boost Maui’s recovering tourism industry
Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.
Members of Hawaiʻi House Majority outline top priorities for 2026 legislative session
“Amid ongoing federal uncertainty, our priorities include expanding affordable housing, supporting Native Hawaiian families, ensuring essential social services remain uninterrupted, addressing workforce shortages and responsibly strengthening the state’s revenue base,” said state House Majority Leader Oʻahu state Rep. Sean Quinlan.
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Hawaii News
Tiger sharks mate during Maui’s whale season, new study shows
The findings challenges the conventional understanding of tiger sharks as purely solitary animals, revealing a predictable seasonal convergence of mature males and females that coincides with the humpback whale calving season in Hawaiʻi.
Federal legislation introduced to establish new national veterans cemetery in Hawaiʻi
The only national cemetery in Hawaiʻi is running out of space, and has been functionally closed for in-ground burials since 1991 — and it is expected to stop taking cremated remains by 2036.
Affordable housing remains top concern for many residents, finds annual statewide survey
The winter 2025 edition of Hawai‘i Perspectives reveals 71% of residents surveyed agree the state should build more housing as quickly as possible; survey also finds 89% of respondents say military is ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ important to state’s economy.
Return of the humpback whales helps boost Maui’s recovering tourism industry
Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.
Members of Hawaiʻi House Majority outline top priorities for 2026 legislative session
“Amid ongoing federal uncertainty, our priorities include expanding affordable housing, supporting Native Hawaiian families, ensuring essential social services remain uninterrupted, addressing workforce shortages and responsibly strengthening the state’s revenue base,” said state House Majority Leader Oʻahu state Rep. Sean Quinlan.
Waipahu High students curate University of Hawaiʻi fashion exhibit for Muʻumuʻu Month
The pieces on display as part of current the Historic Fashion Collection exhibit were selected by nearly 30 students at the Oʻahu high school, who could be the future of Hawaiʻi’s fashion industry; curating the exhibit introduces the teens to possible career paths ranging from designing to entrepreneurship and retail buying to sustainable fashion.
Big Island News
Acoustic tracking of tiger sharks finds they mate during Maui’s whale season
The findings challenges the conventional understanding of tiger sharks as purely solitary animals, revealing a predictable seasonal convergence of mature males and females that coincides with the humpback whale calving season in Hawaiʻi.
Congressional delegation introduce legislation to establish new national veterans cemetery in Hawaiʻi
The only national cemetery in Hawaiʻi is running out of space, and has been functionally closed for in-ground burials since 1991 — and it is expected to stop taking cremated remains by 2036.
Maui’s recovering tourism industry receives boost from return of the humpback whales
Watching the majestic humpback whales has become a tradition woven into the tourism economy of Maui Nui ever since they started coming back from near extinction in the 1970s due to successful conservation efforts.
PGA Tour Champions tourney at Hualālai celebrates 30 years, with inaugural champ Hale Irwin as ambassador
The tournament, now called the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai, started with 17 professionals, and this year's pro field is at 42, including defending champion Ernie Els of South Africa.
Maui News
University of Hawaiʻi President Hensel delivers inaugural systemwide address
Wendy Hensel, who began her tenure Jan. 1, 2025, as the university's 16th president, framed the speech as an opportunity to reflect on progress while charting a clear path forward for the university.
Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea to host Maui Job Corps Center marketing specialist
The Rotary Club of Kīhei-Wailea will welcome a representative from the Maui Job Corps Center during a meeting at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at Kīhei Lutheran Church. Marketing specialist Hiʻilani Bush will share program information, eligibility requirements and career options for students seeking guidance on their career goals. The Maui Job Corps Center offers programs that […]
UH John A. Burns School of Medicine awarded $1.1M from American Medical Association
The medical school was one of 11 teams selected to receive funding from the association's Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Precision Education Grant Program.
One lane closed on Piʻilani Highway for shoulder work
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is advising highway users that the makai southbound lane on Pi‘ilani Highway (Route 31) in the vicinity of Keonekai Road, will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in between milepost 5.6 and 5.8. One southbound lane will remain open for through traffic.
