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Keith Regan named acting Lt. Governor hours after Sylvia Luke announced she was stepping down

Following Sylvia Luke’s leave amid a corruption probe, Keith Regan has assumed the role of acting lieutenant governor of Hawaii.

Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Luke steps down indefinitely amid corruption accusations

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s decision to step down comes four days after she announced she would not seek reelection to Hawai‘i’s second-highest office.

Eruptive episode 45 at Kīlauea on Hawai‘i Island ends

Due to reduced ground and aviation hazards, the U.S. Geological Survey is dropping the Volcano Alert Level from WATCH to ADVISORY.

University of Hawaiʻi AI chatbots help to proactively identify student needs

AI chatbots are helping University of Hawaiʻi students achieve academic success before they ever ask for help.

Lifeguards gain official first responder recognition on Kaua’i

The Kauaʻi County Council has officially recognized ocean lifeguards as first responders, highlighting their critical role in emergency situations and aligning with a recent Hawaiʻi State Legislature decision.

Kauaʻi Sea Scouts showcase donated 61-foot yacht at weekend open house

Boys and girls ages 12 to 18 are invited to learn about the Sea Scouts program, meet current members, and explore its new donated vessel “Sun Seeker.”
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Keith Regan named acting Lt. Governor hours after Sylvia Luke announced she was stepping down

Following Sylvia Luke’s leave amid a corruption probe, Keith Regan has assumed the role of acting lieutenant governor of Hawaii.

Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Luke steps down indefinitely amid corruption accusations

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s decision to step down comes four days after she announced she would not seek reelection to Hawai‘i’s second-highest office.

Eruptive episode 45 at Kīlauea on Hawai‘i Island ends

Due to reduced ground and aviation hazards, the U.S. Geological Survey is dropping the Volcano Alert Level from WATCH to ADVISORY.

University of Hawaiʻi AI chatbots help to proactively identify student needs

AI chatbots are helping University of Hawaiʻi students achieve academic success before they ever ask for help.

New leadership positions aim to help move Hawaiʻi tourism into regenerative model

Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau appoint leaders for a new enterprise that focuses on treating Hawaiʻi as a living system to be stewarded rather than a product to be sold.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Washington D.C. to address critical issues impacting Native Hawaiians

The delegation is meeting with congressional leaders and Department of Defense officials to address the expiring military leases on Hawaiʻi Public Land Trust lands and proposed cuts to funding for Native Hawaiian programs.

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Hele-On bus parked with mechanical issue rolls backwards, shearing utility pole in half

The utility pole was shearing in half and wires were damaged during the collision with the county bus.

Man driving dirt bike dies in collision with car in Hilo

The 22-year-old driver and two passengers of the Nissan sedan were transported to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police identify 76-year-old man who likely drowned bodysurfing at Kahalu’u Beach Park

Hawai‘i County Ocean Safety personnel and bystanders brought the unresponsive man to shore, but after life-saving measures failed he was pronounced dead at Kona Community Hospital.

Gov. Green names Keith Regan acting lieutenant governor with Sylvia Luke taking leave of absence

The change in the state's second highest-office comes hours after Sylvia Luke announced she is taking a leave of absence amid a corruption probe.

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Lei Day at Wailuku First Friday, May 1

Make a lei, Give a lei, and Wear a lei at Wailuku First Friday to celebrate Lei Day. Join us on Market Street, Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6–9 p.m. for this free, family-friendly community event features Maui-made shopping, ‘ono eats, and live local entertainment in the heart of Wailuku Town.

University of Hawaiʻi discovery on Maunakea sheds light on brown dwarfs

The discovery offers new clues into how brown dwarfs grow and change over time.

UH student-led project selected as finalist in a national NASA competition

University of Hawaiʻi students developed a project that could help support sustained human activity on the Moon, Mars and beyond.

Mayor Bissen announces 99th Maui County Fair will return to War Memorial in Wailuku

Highlighting last year’s successful comeback of the beloved fair, Mayor Richard Bissen today announced that the Maui County Fair is returning once again October 1-4, 2026.