Business Kiahuna Sunrise Cafe opens in Poʻipū with local coffee at historic plantation
Hawai‘i News Report: Natural gas offers modest gains, big risks for Hawaiʻi energy costs
22 sites around Kauaʻi found to have high bacteria levels, exceeding state standards
The water quality testing was done by Surfrider Kauaʻi's volunteer Blue Water Task Force as of April 11; elevated levels of enterococcus bacteria indicate other harmful pathogens could be present that can make people sick when entering the ocean. April 15, 2026 · 05:00am
Blue Hawaiian plans 2-day job fair to fill key positions
Scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20-21 at the Blue Hawaiian offices at Līhuʻe Heliport, candidates for several full-time posts are sought, including guest relations, concierge and concierge...Community University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa grad programs earn national recognition
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Kaua‘i News
National grant provides $400K to expand Direct2UH initiative, simplifying path to college
Building on the success of Direct2UH — the direct admissions initiative launched in October 2025 that offers free entry to Hawaiʻi public high school seniors based on their grade-point average — the grant will fund a unified admissions system with enhanced outreach and guidance.
Blue Hawaiian plans 2-day job fair to fill key positions
Scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20-21 at the Blue Hawaiian offices at Līhuʻe Heliport, candidates for several full-time posts are sought, including guest relations, concierge and concierge manager; recruiters will conduct on-the-spot interviews for qualified applicants.
Kiahuna Sunrise Cafe opens in Poʻipū with local coffee at historic plantation
The newly opened Kiahuna Sunrise Café is the third restaurant on Kauaʻi and seventh overall for owners Kirk and Paula Coult.
Report: Natural gas offers modest gains, big risks for Hawaiʻi energy costs
University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s report finds that while natural gas is often far cheaper than oil on the mainland United States, Hawaiʻi faces higher costs because the fuel must be cooled, shipped across the ocean and converted back into gas.
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Hawaii News
National grant provides $400K to expand Direct2UH initiative, simplifying path to college
Building on the success of Direct2UH — the direct admissions initiative launched in October 2025 that offers free entry to Hawaiʻi public high school seniors based on their grade-point average — the grant will fund a unified admissions system with enhanced outreach and guidance.
Report: Natural gas offers modest gains, big risks for Hawaiʻi energy costs
University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s report finds that while natural gas is often far cheaper than oil on the mainland United States, Hawaiʻi faces higher costs because the fuel must be cooled, shipped across the ocean and converted back into gas.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa grad programs earn national recognition
Ten programs are in the nation’s top 50, and an additional 17 are in the top 100, as ranked by the 2026 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools.
2 new members appointed to University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents, pending Senate confirmation
The Board of Regents is responsible for overseeing the 10-campus UH system, including policy direction, financial oversight and long-term strategic planning.
Kauaʻi County Council to consider resolution recognizing ocean lifeguards as first responders
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature also is currently considering similar resolutions that would give open water lifeguards the same rights, resources, training support and professional respect accorded to first responders.
Big Island News
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 17-23: Freaky Tiki, Uncle Charlie, Maisey Rika, HI-CAL DEAD, kickball, Earth Day cleanup and more
It's another week with plenty to do around the Big Island, but if you're a music enthusiast — or just like to listen to great tunes — several venues have events planned that are pitch perfect for you; check out this week's top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Art exhibit explores Mauna Loa as more than a geological structure
"36 Views of Mauna Loa” uses a diverse range of art mediums to explore the volcano and will be on display at the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center until Friday, June 12.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for April 16, 2026
A small, short-period, NNW swell will fade out on Thursday. Small background energy from the west will be possible this weekend into early next week...
Pa‘ūpili 3rd Saturdays returns to Lahaina on April 18
The Maui Economic Recovery Commission – Healing Journey Team announced the return of Pa‘ūpili 3rd Saturdays, a monthly community healing gathering in Lahaina Town. The next event will take place Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lahaina United Methodist Church.
NASA Astronaut Michael Fincke inspires Stevenson Middle School students at Challenger Center Hawaiʻi
NASA Astronaut Michael Fincke visited the Challenger Center Hawaiʻi on Tuesday to inspire sixth graders from Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School with his experiences in space.
Donʻt get hooked: UH Maui College presents real-life phishing stories
“Hook, Line, and Sinker: Real Stories of Successful Phishing Attacks” is the topic for the fourth and final session in a series of free Zoom meetings being presented by the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College for sole proprietors and registered businesses in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, April 22, 12–1 p.m., HST. via Zoom.
