Hawai‘i News Department of Health reports travel-related dengue virus case involving Oʻahu visitor
Community Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i presents more than $45K to Visitor Industry Charity Walk
Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life
Researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders found that 28% of Native Hawaiian adults ages 55 and older reported mobility limitations compared with 17% to 19% of white, Filipino and Japanese... June 18, 2026 · 05:00am
Lane closures scheduled at Ala Kinoiki, Poʻipū Road intersection
Closures are scheduled from June 22-26 and are necessary for crews to complete work on the Ala Kinoiki roundabout.Kaua‘i News William Sinclair pleads not guilty to murder, weapons charges; trial set for September
Community Public meeting scheduled for Kukui Street, Olohena Road improvements
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Kaua‘i News
South swell pushes Kauaʻi surf to advisory levels through Friday morning
Powerful swells have surged along Kauaʻi’s southern shores, prompting the NWS to issue a high-surf advisory through Friday morning.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i presents more than $45K to Visitor Industry Charity Walk
The fundraising initiative led by Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association supports hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout the state, with money raised on each island directly benefiting the community where it was raised.
William Sinclair pleads not guilty to murder, weapons charges; trial set for September
Fifth Circuit Court Chief Judge Michael K. Soong set a bail hearing for June 25 and a jury trial date of Sept. 28.
Public meeting scheduled for Kukui Street, Olohena Road improvements
The meeting agenda will include background and history of the project, a discussion about the conceptual design and questions/comments from the public.
Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission honored in national report
The commission received national recognition in the 2026 LGBTQ+ State Business Climate Index, published this month by Out Leadership, which highlighted Hawaiʻi’s efforts to foster inclusion and support LGBTQ+ residents and families.
Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life
Researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders found that 28% of Native Hawaiian adults ages 55 and older reported mobility limitations compared with 17% to 19% of white, Filipino and Japanese adults.
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Hawaii News
Department of Health reports travel-related dengue virus case involving Oʻahu visitor
Department of Health teams are conducting inspections and mosquito control in the affected area despite low risk for local transmission.
Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission honored in national report
The commission received national recognition in the 2026 LGBTQ+ State Business Climate Index, published this month by Out Leadership, which highlighted Hawaiʻi’s efforts to foster inclusion and support LGBTQ+ residents and families.
Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life
Researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders found that 28% of Native Hawaiian adults ages 55 and older reported mobility limitations compared with 17% to 19% of white, Filipino and Japanese adults.
High bacteria levels found at Waiʻoli Beach Park
The Department of Health is retesting a water sample from Waiʻoli Beach Park after finding unusually high bacterial levels.
Big Island News
National Weather Service warns of high surf along Hawaiʻi Island’s south shores
Powerful swells have surged along Big Island's southern shores, prompting the NWS to issue a high-surf advisory through Friday morning.
FEMA reminds residents that help continues after registration deadline
Late applications for disaster assistance related to the Kona Low storms are considered case by case and are not guaranteed.
Maui News
Hawaiʻi Regional Council of Carpenters endorses Sne Patel for State House District 14
State House District 14 candidate Sne Patel announced that he has earned the endorsement of the Hawaiʻi Regional Council of Carpenters, marking additional labor support for his campaign.
Kālepa project closes remote East Maui roadway during daytime hours on weekdays
Hāna Highway at Kālepa Point is closed to traffic on weekdays (M-F) between mile markers 38 and 39 while Kālepa Rockfall Netting Replacement project work is conducted. Work takes place Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is anticipated to last five months.
Lahaina Third Saturdays this Saturday, May 20
The Maui Economic Recovery Commission (Maui ERC) Healing Journey Team is honored to announce the monthly return of Paʻūpili 3rd Saturdays, a community healing gathering in Lahaina Town. The next event will take place this Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lahaina United Methodist Church.
FEMA reminds residents impacted by Kona Low that help continues after registration deadline
The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for the March 10–24, 2026 Kona Low flooding has passed. However, FEMA and its partners want impacted residents in the City and County of Honolulu, and Hawaiʻi and Maui counties to know that support continues and, in some circumstances, late applications may still be considered.
