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Transforming everyday commutes: Skyline riders to support Hawaiʻi’s youth on Great Futures Day

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, in support of programs that serve island children and teens.

Filing deadline for Hawaiʻi candidates running for public office in 2026 is June 2

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.

Nearly 6 inches of rain falls on part of Kaua‘i as first very unstable air of season moves over state

Moderate easterly trade winds will focus rainfall over windward areas of all islands Saturday, May 16, as chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms continues to diminish while storm system drifts eastward and weakens.

US Postal Service urges customers to include fixing mailboxes during spring cleaning

During Mailbox Improvement Week, which runs May 18 to 24, the United States Postal Service is reminding customers everywhere to inspect, maintain and make any needed upgrades to their mailboxes. 

New law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi takes effect in July 2027

The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law. 

Volcano Watch: Scientists reveal how they are predicting lava episodes at Kīlauea

Fountaining episodes have recentuly occurred at the Big Island volcano once the system has regained the volume of magma lost during the previous episode.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Transforming everyday commutes: Skyline riders to support Hawaiʻi’s youth on Great Futures Day

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, in support of programs that serve island children and teens.

Filing deadline for Hawaiʻi candidates running for public office in 2026 is June 2

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.

New law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi takes effect in July 2027

The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law. 

Volcano Watch: Scientists reveal how they are predicting lava episodes at Kīlauea

Fountaining episodes have recentuly occurred at the Big Island volcano once the system has regained the volume of magma lost during the previous episode.

Surging oil prices bring dark cloud over Hawai‘i’s economy, according to UHERO report

These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish labor market.

Flags in Hawai‘i ordered to half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day

Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday.

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Hawai‘i Fire Department engine damaged after rolling over onto Highway 11 in Ka‘ū

One of the fire engine's tires apparently blew out, causing the emergency vehicle to lose control, strike a nearby embankment and then roll onto its side; one person was reported injured.

June 2 is filing deadline for Hawaiʻi candidates running for public office in 2026

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.

Gov. Josh Green signs new law limiting corporate political spending in Hawaiʻi

The new law, that goes into effect next year, establishes new restrictions on political spending activities by corporations and other “artificial persons” organized under Hawai’i law. 

UPDATE: Previously missing endangered 69-year-old woman located in Hilo

Darlene Mae Lewi was reported missing Thursday, May 14, after last being seen earlier that morning in Eden Roc; she was found Friday, May 15.

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Paid parking to resume at Baldwin Home parking lot in Lahaina on May 18

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation announces that paid parking will resume at the Baldwin Home parking lot in Lahaina beginning May 18, 2026. Parking fees collected at the lot directly support the restoration and rebuilding of Lahaina’s historic sites.

The Westin Maui to mark nation’s 250th birthday with drone show, aerial orchid drop

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali is planning a weeklong Fourth of July celebration that trades traditional fireworks for a choreographed drone light show and the resort's signature "flowerworks" — a helicopter drop of orchids over the pool deck.

Hawai’i Announces Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit

This full-day summit will bring together more than 200 practitioners — including developers, investors, state and county agencies, financial institutions and nonprofit organizations — for a deep dive into the newly updated Opportunity Zones (OZ) 2.0 program.

Wailea cocktail bar becomes first in Hawaiʻi to earn global Pinnacle Guide recognition

Pilina at Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea has become the first bar in Hawaiʻi to receive recognition from The Pinnacle Guide, earning a Two Pin distinction from the global cocktail bar rating system that honored just 46 establishments worldwide in 2026. The accolade places Pilina among an elite tier of bars recognized internationally for exceptional cocktail […]