Business Public can review University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization 2026 Kaua‘i…
Business Hawai‘i visitor spending increased in April despite arrivals slightly declining
Pacific Missile Range Facility cancels Freedom Fest 2026 during year to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday
The military facility said it could not host the event because its current mission does not enable the base to be open to the public. June 03, 2026 · 11:45am
Free summer meals, grocery support available for keiki
Children can receive nutritious meals this summer through three key programs: SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki meal kits.Community Pacific Missile Range Facility fosters connections with island students
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16 lane closures scheduled through June 5 on Kaua‘i state roadways
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Kaua‘i News
Brown water advisory issued for beach park along Kaua‘i’s north shore
The Department of Health recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
Pacific Missile Range Facility cancels Freedom Fest 2026 during year to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday
The military facility said it could not host the event because its current mission does not enable the base to be open to the public.
Hawai‘i visitor spending increased in April despite arrivals slightly declining
Preliminary statistics from Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism show a total of 828,959 visitors arrived in the state during the month, a 0.5% decrease from a year before, but total visitor spending increased 4.8%.
Pacific Missile Range Facility fosters connections with island students
U.S. Navy installation in West Kaua’i hosted keiki and faculty from Kula Aupuni A Kahelelani Aloha Public Charter School in May for a field trip to cultural and historic sites on base.
Get fruity: Register now for early bird discount to attend Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference
Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.
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Hawaii News
Hawai‘i visitor spending increased in April despite arrivals slightly declining
Preliminary statistics from Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism show a total of 828,959 visitors arrived in the state during the month, a 0.5% decrease from a year before, but total visitor spending increased 4.8%.
Get fruity: Register now for early bird discount to attend Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference
Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.
Free summer meals, grocery support available for keiki
Children can receive nutritious meals this summer through three key programs: SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki meal kits.
Magnitude-4.6 rattles Big Island off Kona Coast
The quake was initially reported as a magnitude-4.6 and then revised up to a magnitude-5.2 before again being changed back to a magnitude-4.6 with the latest update from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory; moderate shaking reported by community members, with more than 800 ‘Felt Reports’ received by U.S. Geological Survey.
Big Island News
Visitor spending in April increases despite slight decline in Hawai‘i arrivals
Preliminary statistics from Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism show a total of 828,959 visitors arrived in the state during the month, a 0.5% decrease from a year before, but total visitor spending increased 4.8%.
Hawaiian Electric: Be prepared well before a storm strikes
Utility's year-round resilience work reduces outages, supports faster restoration, but customers are encouraged to get ready before a tropical cyclone ever approaches the islands; Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, state and county officials reiterate preparedness message.
Maui News
The Westin Maui names Michael Piasecki as director of group sales
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali announced the appointment of Michael Piasecki as director of group sales. Bringing more than a decade of hospitality sales experience in the Hawai‘i market, Piasecki joins the resort’s leadership team at a pivotal time following the completion of the property’s comprehensive $160 million transformation.
Gov. Green responds to lawsuit challenging Hawaiian Homes program
Gov. Josh Green today issued a statement defending the state against a federal lawsuit challenging the eligibility requirements within the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
HDOT starting preliminary environmental studies for Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C
The state Department of Transportation has started preliminary environmental studies for a northern portion of the Lahaina Bypass. The proposed Lahaina Bypass Phase 1C spans approximately 3 miles from Keawe Street to Kakaʻalaneo Drive.
State reminds residents to apply for disaster-related unemployment assistance as deadline approaches
Eligible individuals will receive a minimum of $346 and up to $868 for the weeks beginning March 15, 2026, through the week ending Oct. 10, 2026. The deadline to file a DUA claim is June 15, 2026, which is 60 days from the federal disaster declaration.
