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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa earns national recognition for campus beauty

“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.

Unemployment rate in Hawai‘i increases to 2.3% in February

Number of jobs increased by 2,100 from yea-to-year; rate ticks up slightly from January.

‘Shared vision’: Blessing ceremony hosted for new Lima Ola Community Garden in ‘Ele‘ele

The garden is designed to be inclusive and accessible, supporting a range of uses from food production and cultural practices to educational classes and community gatherings for keiki, kūpuna and families.

Po‘ipū Road, Ala Kinoiki, Pe‘e Road intersection converted to roundabout

Ongoing construction work continues in the area until further notice; electronic message boards and signs are installed in the area to inform motorists.

Registration starts May 1 for 2026 Keiki and Junior Lifeguard programs

This no-cost, weeklong program runs in June and July at various beach locations and is taught by Kaua‘i’s Ocean Safety instructors.

Mark your calendar: Goodwill Industries reuse collection event scheduled for second Friday in May

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 at Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhu‘e for reuse.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa earns national recognition for campus beauty

“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.

Unemployment rate in Hawai‘i increases to 2.3% in February

Number of jobs increased by 2,100 from yea-to-year; rate ticks up slightly from January.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa announces second candidate for chancellor

Amy Sueyoshi is the second finalist running for the chancellor position at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, with candidate profiles and forums available online.

43 of Hawai‘i’s top public high school seniors honored as Citizen-Scholars

This year’s Kaua‘i County awardee is Alena Abell from Kapa’a High School; Abell plans to attend Reed College in Portland, Ore.

Honolulu civil trial attorney announces candidacy for lieutenant governor

The Honolulu attorney said he is launching a people-first movement focused on restoring public trust, strengthening accountability, and lowering the cost of living.

Gov. Green signs bill making every April 27 Brother Joseph Dutton Day in Hawaiʻi

The man born Ira Dutton was a Union Army veteran in the Civil War before he became a Catholic layman and spent the last 44 years of his life in service to the patients with Hansen’s Disease at the isolated Kalaupapa Settlement on Moloka’i.

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Update about February cybersecurity incident at University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center

Deadlines near for free enrollment in credit monitoring and identity theft insurance for people who might have been impacted by the incident.

New wave of indigenous leaders redefine philanthropy through culture, community

A virtual Hōʻike will showcase a new generation of Indigenous leaders, who are the latest participants of Philanthropono.

Salty Swim School teaches ocean skills to beginners, triathletes, children in Kona

The Salty Swim School hosted a free ocean swimming course for visiting athletes preparing for the Lavaman Triathlon last month to help them stay safe in Kona ocean conditions.

University of Hawai‘i discovery on Mauna Kea sheds light on brown dwarfs

The discovery offers new clues into how brown dwarfs grow and change over time.

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AI chatbots help UH students reach academic success before they ask for help

AI chatbots used at all ten University of Hawaiʻi campuses continue to proactively identify student needs.

Utility work to impact traffic on Puʻunēnē Avenue, April 28

Hawaiian Electric crews will be removing retired streetlights along Puʻunēnē Avenue between Wākea Avenue to E. Kauaʻi Street in Kahului on Tuesday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No service interruptions are planned for this work.

Maui Weather Forecast for April 26, 2026

A high pressure system far north of the Hawaiian Islands will slowly drift east over the next two days, however a broad ridge north of the region will...

Loss of land in storm complicates recovery for ‘Īao Valley residents

Maui County is considering returning some of the soil runoff from last month's flooding back to landowners who lost large swaths of property so they can rebuild.