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May unemployment rate in Hawai‘i at 2.5%, a slight increase from month before

However, number of non-agricultural jobs throughout the islands Increased by total of 4,000, or 0.6%, compared with the same month in 2025; nonfarm jobs jumped by 1,900 from April to May this year.

UPDATE: Reported multi-vehicle blaze in Līhuʻe under control; Kauaʻi firefighters continue mop-up

No injuries reported, no threat to nearby structures from fire, which involved a 50-by-50-foot area of debris and metal engulfed in flames, reported afternoon of June 24.

MorningStar Farms plant protein products recalled for presence of plastic

The Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to verify that they possess MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties and stop using them immediately.

Kauaʻi now designated as a coffee berry borer-infested area

Interisland movement restrictions change after almost every island with commercial coffee production is infested with the coffee berry borer.

$2.2M grant funds next phase of Maui wildfire recovery study by University of Hawai‘i researchers

“With [National Institutes of Health’s] continued support, we can now translate those lessons into evidence-based strategies that improve disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience for communities facing future disasters,” said University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health Dean Alex Ortega.

State: Hemp retailer and distributor registration enforcement to begin July 1

All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.
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Hawaii News Chevron Forward

May unemployment rate in Hawai‘i at 2.5%, a slight increase from month before

However, number of non-agricultural jobs throughout the islands Increased by total of 4,000, or 0.6%, compared with the same month in 2025; nonfarm jobs jumped by 1,900 from April to May this year.

MorningStar Farms plant protein products recalled for presence of plastic

The Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to verify that they possess MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties and stop using them immediately.

Kauaʻi now designated as a coffee berry borer-infested area

Interisland movement restrictions change after almost every island with commercial coffee production is infested with the coffee berry borer.

$2.2M grant funds next phase of Maui wildfire recovery study by University of Hawai‘i researchers

“With [National Institutes of Health’s] continued support, we can now translate those lessons into evidence-based strategies that improve disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience for communities facing future disasters,” said University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health Dean Alex Ortega.

State: Hemp retailer and distributor registration enforcement to begin July 1

All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.

Nearly $130 million in funding available through Green Fee opportunities

A statewide workshop series aims to empower community organizations with the skills needed to secure funding to support environmental and cultural projects.

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Special Olympics Hawaiʻi team wins 2 gold medals on Day 3 of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi has 16 Special Olympics Hawaiʻi athletes — including members from the Big Island — as well as two Unified Partners and their coaches representing the Aloha State in Minneapolis, Minn.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 25, 2026

Moderate to breezy trade winds can be expected through the weekend and likely into the first half of next week, pushing showers over mostly windward and...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 25, 2026

A series of small to moderate, medium to long period south and southeast swells will keep surf along south facing shores elevated into the weekend. A...

23-year-old Honokaʻa man allegedly uses social media to entice 14-year-old girl into sex acts

Hawaiʻi Island police arrested and charged Kainalu Palik following an investigation into a report that a man was using Snapchat to send sexually explicit messages throughout several days to the minor.

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Maui Surf Forecast for June 25, 2026

A series of small to moderate, medium to long period south and southeast swells will keep surf along south facing shores elevated into the weekend. A...

Kīhei 4th Friday, June 26, 2026

Kīhei’s June 2026 4th Friday Town Party takes place June 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Shopping Center Mauka.

West Maui Greenway virtual meeting and open house set for Thursday evening

County of Maui Department of Public Works will host a virtual meeting and open house on the West Maui Greenway Environmental Assessment Project from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

From Maui student to head chef: Brian Tadena leads Trilogy’s reimagined Lahaina dinner sail experience

Tadena brings experience, passion, and perspective to the Lahaina Captain’s Sunset Dinner Sail, where guests enjoy a chef-prepared four-course dinner featuring dishes such as Blackened Ahi Sashimi with sriracha aioli, Guava Glazed Pork Belly, Miso Baked Mahi Mahi, and Maui Onion Demi Braised Short Rib. #Trilogy #SunsetSail