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Hawai‘i News Federal court orders $1.4M-plus restitution, 14-month prison term for Kaua‘i man who…

Growing food, securing water: Help Mālama Kaua‘i build the future at Olohena
The Kauaʻi nonprofit is fundraising to build a well for the agriculture park, an approximately $1 million investment that will provide long-term water self-reliance. April 18, 2026 · 05:00am
SNAP users allowed to purchase hot foods for the next four weeks
A waiver allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users to purchase hot foods using their benefits until May 16.Business State warns public about fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms
Community Registration for A+ after-school program opens next week
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Kaua‘i News
Growing food, securing water: Help Mālama Kaua‘i build the future at Olohena
The Kauaʻi nonprofit is fundraising to build a well for the agriculture park, an approximately $1 million investment that will provide long-term water self-reliance.
15 lane closures scheduled during week of April 18-24 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Federal court orders $1.4M-plus restitution, 14-month prison term for Kaua‘i man who stole COVID relief funds
52-year-old Ethan Page of Kekaha was sentenced April 15; court order also includes 3 years supervised release following his prison term. He previously pleaded guilty to lying to Small Business Administration officials about how he used more than $1.4 million of Restaurant Revitalization funds awarded in 2021 to his business Hanapēpē Design Studio.
State warns public about fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms
These scams include pump-and-dump scams, confidence scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that take advantage of victims to extract as much money from them as possible.
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Hawaii News
SNAP users allowed to purchase hot foods for the next four weeks
A waiver allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users to purchase hot foods using their benefits until May 16.
Bishop Museum features the works of Nālani Kanakaʻole, Sig Zane, Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane
The Zane ʻohana, continues to transform Hawaiian cultural practices into captivating visual arts, while celebrating their rich heritage and environmental stewardship.
Federal court orders $1.4M-plus restitution, 14-month prison term for Kaua‘i man who stole COVID relief funds
52-year-old Ethan Page of Kekaha was sentenced April 15; court order also includes 3 years supervised release following his prison term. He previously pleaded guilty to lying to Small Business Administration officials about how he used more than $1.4 million of Restaurant Revitalization funds awarded in 2021 to his business Hanapēpē Design Studio.
State warns public about fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms
These scams include pump-and-dump scams, confidence scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that take advantage of victims to extract as much money from them as possible.
Big Island News
Express yourself via short letter, small card during National Card and Letter Writing Month
U.S. Postal Service encourages customers to “mail a little more often,” and special occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or other personally significant moments present an ideal opportunity to combine thoughtful expression with written communication.
Temporary waiver allows SNAP users to purchase hot food for next four weeks
In response to the March 2026 Kona Low weather events, the USDA has approved a temporary waiver allowing Hawaiʻi's SNAP users to purchase hot foods until May 16.
Kanakaʻole, Zane ʻohana transform Hawaiian cultural practices into captivating visual arts
Bishop Museum on Oʻahu will feature the works of Nālani Kanakaʻole, Sig Zane, Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane, whose creative practices are deeply rooted in hula ʻaihaʻa.
Direct2UH gets $400K boost from national grant program aimed at simplifying path to college
Building on the success of Direct2UH — the direct admissions initiative launched in October 2025 that offers free entry to Hawaiʻi public high school seniors based on their grade-point average — the grant will fund a unified admissions system with enhanced outreach and guidance.
Maui News
UH Maui College hosts green building presentation for Earth Day
The University of Hawaʻi Maui College will host a free community presentation Leveraging Off-site Construction to Expand Sustainable Housing Opportunities on Wednesday, April 22, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Pilina Event Center on campus featuring B.PUBLIC Prefab, a women-owned public benefit corporation founded to increase accessibility to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable housing options.
Peak monk seal pupping season is underway; public reminded to give seals space
Hawaiian monk seal peak pupping season is underway across the islands, a critical time for one of the state’s most endangered species. Monk seals give birth year-round, but the months from March through August are the busiest for births.


