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Inaugural online doctor of pharmacy cohort begins classes through University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Twelve aspiring pharmacists hailing from Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi and Puerto Rico are enrolled in the online program’s first cohort.

Mariners seek emaciated humpback whale that was entangled in waters off Lahaina shore on Maui

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is asking boaters and water enthusiasts to be on the look out for the 40-foot female humpback.

State: Full overnight closure of Wailuā River Mauka Bridge to continue through March

Mayor Bryan Baptiste Bridge will be one lane each northbound and southbound during rehabilitation of concrete supports and pavement of the mauka bridge as part of the Wailuā Bridge Repair Project.

Kauaʻi Council approves contract terms for new twin engine helicopter for fire department

Kauaʻi County is enhancing its emergency response capabilities with the purchase of an Airbus H145D twin-engine helicopter to aid in search-and-rescue, firefighting, and disaster response efforts.

State Clean Water Branch fines Hawaiian Dredging for Kauaʻi water pollution violations

The Honolulu-based construction company was ordered to pay a $390,000 fine and perform corrective actions because of soil and vegetation discharges into two gulches as well as unpermitted earth-disturbing activities in Hanapēpē.

Chickenpox outbreak at Kīlauea Elementary triggers state to advise protective measures

Five cases were reported to date, including four students at the school and one household member; all five cases were not vaccinated against chickenpox.
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Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Inaugural online doctor of pharmacy cohort begins classes through University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Twelve aspiring pharmacists hailing from Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi and Puerto Rico are enrolled in the online program’s first cohort.

Mariners seek emaciated humpback whale that was entangled in waters off Lahaina shore on Maui

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is asking boaters and water enthusiasts to be on the look out for the 40-foot female humpback.

State Clean Water Branch fines Hawaiian Dredging for Kauaʻi water pollution violations

The Honolulu-based construction company was ordered to pay a $390,000 fine and perform corrective actions because of soil and vegetation discharges into two gulches as well as unpermitted earth-disturbing activities in Hanapēpē.

65-year-old leader of trans-Pacific drug trafficking ring sentenced to 28 years

The drug trafficking ring was responsible for bringing methamphetamine, fentanyl and carfentanil — a fentanyl analogue and used as a tranquilizing agent for elephants and other large mammals — to the Hawaiian Islands for distribution.

UPDATE 2: Search for missing Kapaʻa man to continue at first light Saturday in waters off Kahili Beach

Matthew Packard-Asai was last seen Wednesday, Jan. 28, fishing on rocks near the northern point of the Kīlauea beach before he was reportedly swept away by surf.

Police continue search for man missing since November 2024

The Kauaʻi Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating 64-year-old Julius Krizon, who was last seen in November 2024.

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Hawaiʻi County to host free household hazardous waste collection events

Collection events are planned for 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo and Feb. 14 at West Hawaiʻi Civic Center in Kailua-Kona.

Police congratulate participants of 4th annual HI-PAL Tee Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball Tournament

More than 250 players along with 1,000 spectators attended the event Jan. 24-25 at Hualani Baseball Park in the Keaukaha community in Hilo.

U.S. Sen. Hirono’s trip to O‘ahu includes visiting with students, advocates, local businesses

Purpose of the Hawai‘i Democrat's visits was to discuss Impact of federal funding and consequences of President Donald Trump’s policies

Hawai‘i Island police recover 100 pounds of illicit drugs in first year of unified vice division

Hawaiʻi Island's east side and west side vice sections were consolidated in February 2025 to enable detectives to better zero in on the drug problem islandwide.

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Maluhia Maui Rotary Club to host animal welfare advocates

The Maluhia Maui Rotary Club will feature leaders from the Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation as guest speakers at its upcoming meeting. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at South Maui Gardens in Kīhei.

Single lane closures on Kula Highway and Kekaulike Avenue next week

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying highway users of alternating single lane closures on Kula Highway and Kekaulike Avenue next week.

‘Amazing story:’ Maui’s Lyon Farrell to compete for New Zealand at Winter Olympics — in snowboarding

“It's pretty wild. I always tell people I have a friend that's a pro snowboarder who grew up in Maui," said professional surfer Cody Young.

Maui Weather Forecast for January 31, 2026

The first in a series of three cold fronts moving into the Hawaiian Islands over the next seven days has dissipated into a trough near Maui and the Big Island...