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Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack
The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries. January 23, 2026 · 05:00am
Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation.Hawaii News Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties calls for prevention gun safety measures
Community Hawaiʻi advances high-speed internet plan with federal funding approval
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Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack
The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries.
Hawai’i Lions host 17th annual eyeglass, hearing aid, and food drive on Kaua’i
On Jan. 24, the Hawaiʻi Lions are set to make a significant impact with their 17th annual “Lions in Sight” event, during which they will collect eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation.
Global Microsoft outage disrupts email and notifications at Hawai’i State Legislature
On Tuesday, a Microsoft Exchange outage disrupted the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s email and digital services, leading to communication delays and impacting the distribution of legislative hearing notices.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
A high surf advisory has been issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.
Hawaiʻi advances high-speed internet plan with federal funding approval
State leaders and partners of Hawaiʻi’s high-speed internet initiative, Connect Kākou, announced that the state has received final approval to begin deploying approximately $149 million in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding, marking one of the most significant digital infrastructure investments in state history.
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Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack
The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries.
Hawai’i Lions host 17th annual eyeglass, hearing aid, and food drive on Kaua’i
On Jan. 24, the Hawaiʻi Lions are set to make a significant impact with their 17th annual “Lions in Sight” event, during which they will collect eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending
US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation.
Global Microsoft outage disrupts email and notifications at Hawai’i State Legislature
On Tuesday, a Microsoft Exchange outage disrupted the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s email and digital services, leading to communication delays and impacting the distribution of legislative hearing notices.
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What are the backgrounds of the 8 finalists for Hawai‘i County police chief?
Hawaiʻi County Police Commission Chair Greg Yamada said there is a good cross-section of candidates: "I saw a couple who seemed pretty impressive on paper as far as where they would like to take the department and future goals."
Renovations to Kona Hawai‘i Temple still ongoing amid announcement of new temple location on Maui
The Kona Hawai‘i Temple has been undergoing renovations since 2024.
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ʻAha Pūnana Leo Priority Enrollment Open for Hawaiian Language Medium Preschools
ʻAha Pūnana Leo is currently accepting priority enrollment applications for its Hawaiian language medium preschools for the upcoming school year. The priority application period runs through March 1.
Maui waterman Archie Kalepa leading safety clinics for high school surfing coaches as competition goes statewide
With high school surfing becoming an official state sport in Hawaiʻi this spring, coaches are required to take safety clinics that include a long swim, CPR and first aid.
Maui Weather Forecast for January 23, 2026
Upper-level troughing over the Hawaiian Islands will begin to lift northeastward, leaving behind lingering low-level moisture resulting in continued...
Invasive ramie moth, targeting māmaki, detected on Kauaʻi
A community report to the Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee last month led to the collection of a single live ramie moth (Arcte coerula) caterpillar, the first detection of the invasive pest on Kauaʻi. This pest poses a threat to native invertebrates such as the Kamehameha butterfly and native snails by competing for the same plants.


