Kaua‘i News No injuries reported following house fire in Kapa‘a
Hawai‘i News National foundation honors University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center scientist for…
Kaua‘i Firefighters perform 2 separate hiker rescues on Memorial Day
Both incidents involved adult female hikers visiting from out of state, who suffered apparent lower leg injuries. May 26, 2026 · 09:45am
Kaua‘i unemployment rates for April slightly below state average
In April, 671,050 persons were employed and 16,850 were unemployed, for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,900 statewide.Hawai‘i News Planned Parenthood introduces advanced abortion medication access across Hawaiʻi
Hawai‘i News No tsunami threat to the state after 6.8 quake strikes northern Chile
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Kaua‘i News
No injuries reported following house fire in Kapa‘a
Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $321,000.
Kaua‘i Firefighters perform 2 separate hiker rescues on Memorial Day
Both incidents involved adult female hikers visiting from out of state, who suffered apparent lower leg injuries.
Kaua‘i police officers recognized as Employees of the Month for investigative work in 2025 fatal hit-and-run
The officers, part of KPD’s Traffic Safety Section, identified the hit-and-run driver and took him into custody 24 hours after the crash.
Kaua‘i unemployment rates for April slightly below state average
In April, 671,050 persons were employed and 16,850 were unemployed, for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,900 statewide.
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Hawaii News
Kaua‘i unemployment rates for April slightly below state average
In April, 671,050 persons were employed and 16,850 were unemployed, for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,900 statewide.
National foundation honors University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center scientist for life-saving research
Dr. Michele Carbone, a renowned researcher at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.
Planned Parenthood introduces advanced abortion medication access across Hawaiʻi
The program uses the medications mifepristone and misoprostol, which are commonly prescribed for medication abortions and approved for use up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
No tsunami threat to the state after 6.8 quake strikes northern Chile
A significant 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Chile’s coast. Authorities confirm there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.
Case, Tokuda introduce measure to crack down on interstate trafficking of illegal fireworks
US Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi introduced proposed legislation to crack down on illegal fireworks by allowing prosecutors to pursue money laundering charges against criminals moving illegal fireworks across state lines.
Hawai‘i-Japan Sister Summit strengthens partnerships, sets new priorities
This year’s summit, which ended last week, built on the inaugural 2023 event, inviting state and county officials, Sister Prefecture and Sister City representatives as well as experts in economic development, culture, health, security and resilience.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 27, 2026
A high pressure ridge north of the state will maintain trade winds over the region through much of the week. Some weakening in the trades is expected by the...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 27, 2026
The current south swell will continue to fade while the next pulse of south swell energy arrives tonight, providing a slight boost to south shore surf...
Maui News
Washington man formally charged by Information with allegedly harassing an endangered monk seal on Maui
United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, was charged by Information today, May 26, 2026, for allegedly throwing a large rock at the seal’s head, in violation of the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.
June 2 candidate filing deadline is just days away
The deadline to file as a candidate for the 2026 Elections is Tuesday, June 2, by 4:30 p.m., leaving potential candidates just 5 business days to complete the process. The Maui County Office of the County Clerk, Elections Division, strongly encourages candidates to book a filing appointment by calling 808-270-7749. Timeslots are filling quickly.
Hawai‘i State Department of Health calls attention to vaping’s impact on mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health is highlighting the growing connection between nicotine use and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and lowered self-confidence, noting that nicotine use can contribute to or intensify these symptoms over time.
