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Starwood Capital Group seek to resume maintenance work at Princeville golf course

Starwood Capital Group was prohibited from development, ground-disturbing activity at the Makai Woods Golf Course after a court case cited anthrax-infected cattle buried beneath parts of the golf course.

Two professors at Kauaʻi Community College honored for excellence

Mark Ombrello, assistant professor of history, and Brian Yamamoto, professor of natural sciences, were among the 25 members of the University of Hawaiʻi faculty to receive top awards.

Traffic Alert: Portion of Olohena Road to be closed May 20 for retaining wall construction

Motorists will be rerouted to alternate routes from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Peʻe Road at Poʻipu Road set to close for next 11 days

Motorists are asked to prepare for temporary signals and detours while Peʻe Road at Poʻipu Road is closed during construction of a roundabout beginning May 19.

Flood advisory issued for parts of Kaua‘i

At 12:15 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over those areas of the Garden Isle, with rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, with the heaviest rain near Wainiha.

2026 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Coaches Hawaiian Islands Tour underway

This week’s remaining clinic schedule includes a stop by the Vulcans coaches Thursday, May 21, at Kapa‘a High School on Kaua‘i.
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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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Two professors at Kauaʻi Community College honored for excellence

Mark Ombrello, assistant professor of history, and Brian Yamamoto, professor of natural sciences, were among the 25 members of the University of Hawaiʻi faculty to receive top awards.

2026 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Coaches Hawaiian Islands Tour underway

This week’s remaining clinic schedule includes a stop by the Vulcans coaches Thursday, May 21, at Kapa‘a High School on Kaua‘i.

State announces Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit convenes June

Local leaders, developers, investors and community stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming summit and can register now.

Business briefs for May 18: Defending enforcement, summer service, Servco honors, Hele stations fundraiser, bill dies

A quick look at business-related news stories from throughout the state.

Hawaiʻi briefs for May 18: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa grads, funds released, changing up the menu, Filipino migration

A brief look at several stories from throughout the state.

100 years of summer sessions at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa celebrated with ‘He Lei Hoʻokahi’

Special restaging of 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival Hōʻike performance also honors Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui.

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Public hearings Tuesday for Hawaiʻi County’s proposed 2026-27 budget, tax rates

The Hawaiʻi County Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 21, where it will decide whether to adopt the operating and capital improvement budgets and the real property tax rates.

Public invited to help shape future of Hilo Bay

Community participation is critical for not only documenting the long-known impacts of the impaired waters of Hilo Bay and throughout its watershed, and public input will be used to develop a community vision for the bay region and guide development of any new resilience and management plan.

Registration open for workshop: ‘Work Together Effectively As a Non-Profit Board’

Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Executive Director Julie Mitchell will provide those who attend with some practical tools they can immediately put to use to become more effective individually and collectively on a nonprofit board.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 19, 2026

An unstable and somewhat wet trade wind pattern will continue through Tuesday night, with brief downpours possible. From Wednesday into early next week&#44...

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Sne Patel seeks State House of Representatives, West Maui seat

Longtime LahainaTown Action Committee (LAC) President Sne Patel announced his candidacy for State House of Representatives District 14 seat, West Maui, citing an urgency to invest in the recovery and long-term planning needs for West Maui.

Seven $5,000 scholarships awarded to Maui County high school graduates

Seven Rotary Clubs on Maui presented a $5,000 Hawaiʻi Rotary Youth Foundation scholarship to outstanding graduating seniors. Each club conducted interviews with multiple candidates and chose one recipient for the award.

Maui Surf Forecast for May 19, 2026

A small size, short to medium period north northwest is expected fill in late tonight into Tuesday. Another small northwest to north northwest bump is...

Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation awards 8 scholarships to Maui students

The Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation (IWMMF) announced its 2026 scholarship recipients. Eight outstanding student athletes have received $3,750 scholarships for their College or University expenses.