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Community University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo to debut new artificial intelligence degree later this…
Multi-agency search for missing Kaua‘i man suspended after discovery of human remains
First responders on Saturday located the remains during continued air, land and sea search efforts for 19-year-old Kapa‘a resident Matthew Packard-Asai, who was last seen early Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 28) near Kahili Beach in Kīlauea. January 31, 2026 · 04:19pm
High surf advisory now in effect for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Honolulu canceled the high surf warning previously in effect for the same shores as overlapping swells are beginning to decline and will continue...Business Inaugural online doctor of pharmacy cohort begins classes through University of…
Community Mariners seek emaciated humpback whale that was entangled in waters off Lahaina shore…
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Kaua‘i News
High surf advisory now in effect for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Honolulu canceled the high surf warning previously in effect for the same shores as overlapping swells are beginning to decline and will continue to do so overnight; coastal flooding also still a concern through Monday afternoon (Feb. 2).
Multi-agency search for missing Kaua‘i man suspended after discovery of human remains
First responders on Saturday located the remains during continued air, land and sea search efforts for 19-year-old Kapa‘a resident Matthew Packard-Asai, who was last seen early Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 28) near Kahili Beach in Kīlauea.
Amazon Rain Forest’s vital connection to world explored in documentary series by Big Island environmentalist
Heather Murata created the series that spotlights the forest’s global impact through a Hawaiʻi-rooted perspective.
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo to debut new artificial intelligence degree later this year
The new degree and its courses reflect the College of Business and Economics response to workforce demand for artificial intelligence and analytics skills, and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s broader commitment to interdisciplinary education and responsible artificial intelligence development.
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Hawaii News
Amazon Rain Forest’s vital connection to world explored in documentary series by Big Island environmentalist
Heather Murata created the series that spotlights the forest’s global impact through a Hawaiʻi-rooted perspective.
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo to debut new artificial intelligence degree later this year
The new degree and its courses reflect the College of Business and Economics response to workforce demand for artificial intelligence and analytics skills, and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s broader commitment to interdisciplinary education and responsible artificial intelligence development.
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.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 01, 2026
Relatively light winds and stable weather conditions will continue into Sunday. A cold front will march eastward down the island chain from Monday evening...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for February 01, 2026
Large surf along north and west facing shores will gradually decline as the current northwest swell fades tonight into Sunday, with another round of...
High surf advisory extended until Sunday morning for west shorelines on Big Island
Higher-than-predicted tides also will continue to produce minor flooding in vulnerable low-lying coastal areas and cause some beach erosion during peak high tides between midnight and sunrise.
University of Hawaiʻi researchers assist with effort to address outdated wastewater infrastructure
A 3-year $5 million grant from National Science Foundation will support the Honu Hub project — led by University of South Florida, with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers taking charge of design and real-world pilot demonstration — which is developing a solar-powered, compact and certifiable alternative to cesspools that protects human health and the environment.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for February 01, 2026
Large surf along north and west facing shores will gradually decline as the current northwest swell fades tonight into Sunday, with another round of...
Hawaiian Music Series marks meaningful return to Lahaina with 200+ attendees
More than 200 people gathered on the lawn of Waiola Church on Waine‘e Street to welcome the cherished Hawaiian Music Series back to its home in Lahaina on Thursday. Organizers say the concert became more than a music show — it was a moving evening of music, community, healing, and hope.
Nominations sought for Maui Countyʻs 2026 Outstanding Older Americans
The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns Office on Aging is seeking nominations for Maui County’s 57th annual Outstanding Older American Male and Female of Maui County. The nomination deadline is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
