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Conservational Council of Hawai‘i urges public to voice opinion on proposed Trump changes to Endangered Species Act

There are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.

State Senate Ways and Means Committee sets 2026 budget informational briefings

The purpose of the briefings is to ensure public dollars are being spent responsibly and on priorities that meet the needs of Hawai’i’s residents prior to the start of the legislative session.

Hawaiʻi reacts to rare tornado warning on Niʻihau

A rare tornado warning was briefly issued for Niʻihau, at the southern end of the Hawaiian Island, early Friday as an unusual storm system moved in, but no damage was reported.

UH medical training, research get $2.2M boost from Helmsley Charitable Trust

The grants — one to University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center for the new groundbreaking Ho‘ōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center and the other to John A. Burns School of Medicine to upgrade simulation and training resources — reinforce Helmsley’s commitment to strengthening health infrastructure and workforce capacity in Hawaiʻi.

Kauaʻi’s Office of Economic Development opens applications for 4th annual youth climate class

Kauaʻi’s Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications for its prestigious Youth Climate Class, a transformative program beginning in February.

New independent measurements of universe expansion rate deepen cosmic mystery

New results — which were made using a variety of ground and space-based telescopes including W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island — strengthen the “Hubble tension,” a cosmic disagreement that could point to new physics governing the universe.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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Conservational Council of Hawai‘i urges public to voice opinion on proposed Trump changes to Endangered Species Act

There are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.

FBI arrests 293 child sexual abuse offenders, locates over 205 victims in nationwide operation

Three Hawaiʻi men were arrested as part of federal operation to identify, track and arrest child sex predators.

State Senate Ways and Means Committee sets 2026 budget informational briefings

The purpose of the briefings is to ensure public dollars are being spent responsibly and on priorities that meet the needs of Hawai’i’s residents prior to the start of the legislative session.

UH medical training, research get $2.2M boost from Helmsley Charitable Trust

The grants — one to University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center for the new groundbreaking Ho‘ōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center and the other to John A. Burns School of Medicine to upgrade simulation and training resources — reinforce Helmsley’s commitment to strengthening health infrastructure and workforce capacity in Hawaiʻi.

New independent measurements of universe expansion rate deepen cosmic mystery

New results — which were made using a variety of ground and space-based telescopes including W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island — strengthen the “Hubble tension,” a cosmic disagreement that could point to new physics governing the universe.

Financial Ally Goal Achiever title earned by Hawai‘i Green Infrastructure Authority

Better Buildings & Better Plants partners saved more than $24 billion in energy costs to date, and financial allies extended $41 billion for projects that improve energy performance.

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Puna man arrested for terror threat incident Saturday

George Foote was arrested after allegedly threatening to burn down a home on Hawaiian Beaches subdivision.

Public urged to comment on proposed Trump changes to Endangered Species Act

Conservational Council of Hawai‘i explained there are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.

Three Hawaiʻi men arrested as part of federal operation to identify child sex predators

In a nationwide operation, the Department of Justice has arrested 293 child sexual abuse offenders and located more than 205 child victims.

2026 budget informational briefing schedule set by state Senate Ways and Means panel

The purpose of the briefings is to ensure public dollars are being spent responsibly and on priorities that meet the needs of Hawai'i’s residents prior to the start of the legislative session.

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Special Olympics Maui to host annual golf tournament fundraiser Jan. 31

Special Olympics Maui will hold its Annual Golf Tournament and Helicopter Golf Ball Drop fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course.

Hale Kau Kau to serve free Christmas dinner in Kīhei

Hale Kau Kau, the daily meals ministry based at St. Theresa Church, will host a free Christmas dinner for the South Maui community next week.

Mālama Maunalua awarded $4.6M grant for community-led ridge-to-reef restoration

Mālama Maunalua announced it has received a $4.6 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s National Coastal Resilience Fund to implement the next phase of its community-led, ridge-to-reef restoration strategy for Maunalua Bay.

Top consumer frauds outlined as DCCA warns of scammers trying steal holiday spirit

Drawing on data from an annual survey of top consumer threats, DCCA’s Commissioner of Securities, Ty Y. Nohara, has identified top consumer frauds and threats to watch out for this holiday season.