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University of Hawaiʻi announces system-wide commencement schedule

Thousands of graduates across the state will celebrate graduation from Saturday, May 9 to Saturday, May 16.

Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s new mobile truck offers lifeline on Kauaʻi’s remote North Shore

The mobile site is made possible through a partnership with the Wainiha Country Market, whose owner and operator, Joell Edwards, offered free space for the mobile food truck.

Registration opens on Kauaʻi for free basketball clinic in partnership with UH Hilo

Online registration is limited to 50 participants and begins at 8 a.m. Friday, May 8, at the Kauaʻi Parks and Recreation website.

Support circle on Kauaʻi aims to help families coping with child loss

In May, Kauaʻi Hospice will launch a new grief support initiative, creating a compassionate space for individuals and families grieving pregnancy loss, stillbirth or the death of a child.

Kauaʻi police seek Wailua man wanted on felony warrant, multiple investigations

Authorities in Kauaʻi are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate Kamron Cortez, 31, who’s wanted for a felony warrant and linked to multiple recent crimes, including burglaries and vehicle thefts.

Kaua‘i County Council chair expresses frustration over suspension of junk vehicle disposal services

Kaua‘i County is currently working with the contractor to address operational constraints and identify solutions.
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Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi seeks volunteers to teach financial literacy

Volunteers delivered Personal Finance lessons to 25 boarding students at Lahainaluna High School in April as part of an ongoing effort to expand access to financial literacy education statewide.

Inaugural Laulau Day celebrated at Hawaiʻi House of Representatives

“Laulau is more than a beloved island staple; it carries deep cultural and historical meaning,” said Oʻahu state Rep. Darius Kila. “Preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian foods helps honor Native Hawaiian culture and ensures these practices continue to be understood and passed on.”

Public encouraged to read, comment on draft statewide preservation plan

30-day review period now open for Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship, which will guide how state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaiʻi’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034.

University of Hawai‘i research predicts El Niño 15 months in advance using ocean model

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa model predicts the development of a strong El Niño, more than 35.6 degrees warmer than normal over the equatorial eastern Pacific Ocean, toward the end of this year.

End of an era at Kōloa Rum Co. as longtime president, chief executive officer Bob Gunter steps down

The Kaua‘i distillery’s Chief Commercial Officer Robert Ramer succeeds Gunter as chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations while continuing its growth and expansion into the next chapter.

More than $300 million of state’s tourism revenue washed away by kona lows in March

Number of visitors statewide in March decreased 1.7% from the same month a year before, but Kaua‘i visitor stats buck the statewide trend and see an increase; visitor spending throughout islands falls 1.6% from March 2025.

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UPDATE: Episode 46 lava fountaining ends at summit of Kīlauea, about 9 hours after it began

Lava geysers stopped erupting from the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater stopped shortly before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5; tephra fall was greatest within 3 miles from the two active vents.

University of Hawaiʻi commencement ceremonies begin this Saturday

Graduates from the University of Hawaiʻi's 10 campuses will celebrate commencement from Saturday, May 9 to Saturday, May 16.

Suspect accused of shattering window of moving car in Hilo gets reduced bail

A passenger sitting next to the window that was broken said she felt terrified for her safety, according to court documents.

UPDATE: Authorities confirm safe recovery of Kymahni Meta in Hilo

Authorities confirmed the safe recovery of 13-year-old Kymahni Māta, who had been reported as an endangered runaway, in Hilo on April 28.

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24th Annual Maui Matsuri returns with two-day celebration of Japanese culture

The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui will host the 24th annual Maui Matsuri across two events this month at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, beginning with a Children's Festival on Saturday, followed by the Japanese Festival on May 23.

Seabury Hall’s 50th Craft Fair set for May 9

Seabury Hall will host its 50th Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Upcountry campus.

Hana Hou by Hale Zen to host book signing with Maui cookbook author Alana Kysar

Lahaina's Hana Hou by Hale Zen will welcome Maui-based cookbook author Alana Kysar for a public book signing from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. The evening celebrates the release of her newest title, Aloha Veggies, and is free and open to the community.

Workshop set for May 7 on historic district hurdles for Lahaina commercial properties

A free workshop focused on the unique challenges of rebuilding within Lahaina’s historic districts is set for 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Morgado Hall. The Commercial Property Workshop: Historic District Recovery, hosted by the Maui County Office of Recovery, is geared toward commercial property owners in Lahaina Historic […]