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Get fruity: Register now for early bird discount to attend Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference

Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.

Free summer meals, grocery support available for keiki

Children can receive nutritious meals this summer through three key programs: SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki meal kits.

Magnitude-4.6 rattles Big Island off Kona Coast

The quake was initially reported as a magnitude-4.6 and then revised up to a magnitude-5.2 before again being changed back to a magnitude-4.6 with the latest update from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory; moderate shaking reported by community members, with more than 800 ‘Felt Reports’ received by U.S. Geological Survey.

High surf advisory in place for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands

According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.

Historic row across Pacific Ocean to Maui reaches half-way point

After a month on the water, Joshua Dukes and his three rowing companions are nearing the halfway point on their historic journey from Washington to Maui, Hawaiʻi. The 3,100 mile trek across the open ocean started on May 2, 2026 and is expected to take a total of 50-70 days to complete.

Department of Health to survey Kaua‘i residents on their household emergency preparedness

Survey teams will go door to door June 15–19 in 30 randomly selected census blocks.
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Get fruity: Register now for early bird discount to attend Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference

Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.

Free summer meals, grocery support available for keiki

Children can receive nutritious meals this summer through three key programs: SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki meal kits.

Magnitude-4.6 rattles Big Island off Kona Coast

The quake was initially reported as a magnitude-4.6 and then revised up to a magnitude-5.2 before again being changed back to a magnitude-4.6 with the latest update from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory; moderate shaking reported by community members, with more than 800 ‘Felt Reports’ received by U.S. Geological Survey.

Big Island man denied bail following charges of first and second-degree murder

Jacob Baker is the lone suspect in the homicides of three elderly men in three locations that took place on May 22 and on May 23, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.

High surf advisory in place for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands

According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.

Historic row across Pacific Ocean to Maui reaches half-way point

After a month on the water, Joshua Dukes and his three rowing companions are nearing the halfway point on their historic journey from Washington to Maui, Hawaiʻi. The 3,100 mile trek across the open ocean started on May 2, 2026 and is expected to take a total of 50-70 days to complete.

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Who is running for Hawai‘i County Council? 29 candidates meet Tuesday filing deadline

Four of the nine seats are open with three council members unable to run due to term limits and a fourth member deciding not to seek re-election.

Three key programs to provide nutritious meals for keiki this summer

SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki can help provide free, healthy meals for children through the summer.

Public input sought on site management plan, environmental assessment of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Kahuku Unit

There are two talk story sessions scheduled for June 13 and June 16, where community members can learn about the plan.

UPDATE: Portion of Highway 11 reopen after being closed for flooding; windward Big Island super soaked

Portions of Ka‘ū, Puna, North and South Hilo, Hāmākua and North and South Kohala were under a flood advisory until 5 hours shy of a full 24 hours from Monday night through Tuesday afternoon, June 1-2; many rain gauges record 5 or more inches of rain, some more than 10 inches.

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Maui Weather Forecast for June 03, 2026

A band of moisture will continue moving westward through the region, increasing shower coverage over the western islands today. Windward and mauka areas...

Initiative launched on Maui expands statewide to address critical teacher shortage

First launched in summer 2023 at UH Maui College, the Hoapili Teacher Pathways program has successfully transitioned more than 60 students into teacher licensure and education fields, proving the critical need for a flexible, community-focused approach to teacher education.

Oʻahu man charged with threatening Michigan governor

US Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Ronald Saville, 48, of Honolulu, was charged by criminal complaint on June 1, 2026, with sending interstate communications containing threats.

Maui Surf Forecast for June 03, 2026

Surf along exposed south-facing shores will continue to gradually rise through tonight as a fresh long-period south-southwest swell continues to fills in. This...