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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.

New King Kaumualiʻi Elementary pre-K further strengthens Kauaʻi access to early learning

Five of the island’s nine public elementary schools now offer pre-kindergarten education opportunities; Hawai’i Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Hawai’i Senate President Ronald Kouchi, who represents Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, paid a recent visit to the new King Kaumualiʻi Elementary classroom.

Traffic delays expected in Līhuʻe next week for geotechnical work

From January 20–23, motorists in Līhuʻe should prepare for daytime traffic delays caused by single-lane closures.

Update: High surf advisory through Saturday for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau shores

Surf heights are forecast for 12 to 16 feet on Saturday for north shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi and Maui.

University of Hawaiʻi 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.

Kaua‘i County offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Because the Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools are closed on Mondays, staff will observe the holiday on Jan. 20.
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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.

New King Kaumualiʻi Elementary pre-K further strengthens Kauaʻi access to early learning

Five of the island’s nine public elementary schools now offer pre-kindergarten education opportunities; Hawai’i Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Hawai’i Senate President Ronald Kouchi, who represents Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, paid a recent visit to the new King Kaumualiʻi Elementary classroom.

Traffic delays expected in Līhuʻe next week for geotechnical work

From January 20–23, motorists in Līhuʻe should prepare for daytime traffic delays caused by single-lane closures.

University of Hawaiʻi 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.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs offers scholarships for Kūlana ʻĀina Culinary program

The office and its partners Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America are supporting Native Hawaiian culinary professionals by offering the 5-day intensive program at Kapiʻolani Community College in Honolulu and assistance to attend.

Union reports Kaiser Permanente staff across Hawaiʻi, California may strike amid stalled contract negotiations

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare professionals across Hawaiʻi have announced a potential strike starting Jan. 26, citing insufficient staffing and stalled contract negotiations.

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Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation honors Hilo resident with health care scholarship

Samantha Oliveira Gasmen Goodman of Hilo is among the 22 dental or dental hygiene students to receive a scholarship this year from the Hawaʻi Dental Service Foundation.

Enhanced DUI enforcement continues as crashes rise on Hawai‘i Island

During the first two weeks of 2026, Hawaiʻi Island police intensified their crackdown on impaired driving, arresting 25 drivers for DUI.

Free tribute concert for Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir set for Sunday at Rainbow Room in Hilo

The free show features the band PunaKat, which will be joined by Steve Fundy of Uncle Charlie, and there will be a special "Grateful Grill" menu.

Calling all Hawai‘i high school seniors: Applications now open for travel industry scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to five incoming University of Hawai‘i freshmen this year, majoring in travel industry management.

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Boo Boo Zoo featured at upcoming Maluhia Maui Rotary meeting, Jan. 20

The Maluhia Maui Rotary Club invites the community to a service meeting featuring a presentation by the Boo Boo Zoo (formerly the East Maui Animal Refuge) on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. The gathering will take place at South Maui Gardens by the Peace Pole.

New interactive Economic Justice Data Dashboard launched by Hawai‘i Appleseed

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.

Maui Prep Senior selected for US Senate Youth Program

The United States Senate Youth Program announced that high school students Anna Nguyen of Maui Preparatory Academy and Lotus Yasuda will join US Sens. Brian Schatz and Mazie K. Hirono in representing Hawaiʻi during the 64th annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 7-14, 2026. 

Maui Chamber of Commerce hosts Annual Hawaiian Airlines luncheon, Jan. 23, 2026

The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host their annual luncheon with Hawaiian Airlines on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 in Kahului. The event will feature a keynote address from Hawaiian Airlines CEO Diana Birkett Rakow, who will share updates and insights on what’s coming for Hawaiian Airlines in 2026 and beyond.