Kauai News 9 lane closures scheduled during week of Jan. 24-30 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Hawaii News $25,000 grant available for nonprofit art, culture programs supporting Hawaiʻi…
12-foot tiger shark sighted in waters off Keālia Beach
Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officials have posted warning signs and advise no swimming or other ocean activities at the beach park; they continue to monitor the area. January 24, 2026 · 03:50pm
Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort connecting residents, guests with several events
The resort in Līhuʻe is spotlighting local culture, cuisine and environmental stewardship with events open to guests and residents that include craft fairs and beach cleanups.Hawaii News UH scientists investigate Sharktober, confirm spike in tiger shark bites in October
Kauai News Volcano Watch: What do small earthquakes beneath Kīlauea summit mean for the ongoing…
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Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: Episode 41 of Big Island’s Kīlauea summit eruption ends after more than 8 hours
Small particles of volcanic glass strands called Pele’s hair and ash could be remobilized in areas downwind of the two eruptive vents at the Big Island volcano; widespread tephra fall also was reported in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and surrounding areas, including communities to the north.
12-foot tiger shark sighted in waters off Keālia Beach
Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officials have posted warning signs and advise no swimming or other ocean activities at the beach park; they continue to monitor the area.
9 lane closures scheduled during week of Jan. 24-30 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
$25,000 grant available for nonprofit art, culture programs supporting Hawaiʻi veterans
The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts will select the grantee with the federal funding part of the America 250 celebration.
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Hawaii News
UPDATE: Episode 41 of Big Island’s Kīlauea summit eruption ends after more than 8 hours
Small particles of volcanic glass strands called Pele’s hair and ash could be remobilized in areas downwind of the two eruptive vents at the Big Island volcano; widespread tephra fall also was reported in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and surrounding areas, including communities to the north.
$25,000 grant available for nonprofit art, culture programs supporting Hawaiʻi veterans
The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts will select the grantee with the federal funding part of the America 250 celebration.
UH scientists investigate Sharktober, confirm spike in tiger shark bites in October
New University of Hawaiʻi research confirms that “Sharktober” is real, revealing a statistically significant spike in shark bite incidents in Hawaiian waters every October.
Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort connecting residents, guests with several events
The resort in Līhuʻe is spotlighting local culture, cuisine and environmental stewardship with events open to guests and residents that include craft fairs and beach cleanups.
Kaiser workers launch open-ended strike next week in Hawaiʻi, California
The strike is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Monday at the Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu and will continue until a labor agreement is reached, according to the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals.
Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack
The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries.
Big Island News
UPDATE No. 3: Impressive Episode 41 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends after more than 8 hours
Small particles of volcanic glass strands called Pele's hair and ash could be remobilized in areas downwind of the two eruptive vents at the Big Island volcano; widespread tephra fall also was reported in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and surrounding areas, including communities to the north.
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense advises precaution because of volcanic ashfall, tephra
Volcanic ash and tephra, including glass strands of Pele's hair, had fallen as far away as Hilo and at least Pāhala by early Saturday evening.
Photo gallery: Sights of 30th anniversary Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai
Saturday's event kicked off the 2026 PGA Tour Champions season. Results from the tournament will be posted when they are available.
Governor releases $200K for Hawaiʻi Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center
Funding will be used for construction of the new Hawaiʻi Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce facility, which will serve as a hub for cultural preservation, educational programming and community gatherings.
Maui News
Free event on reducing wildfire risks to homes, communities Feb. 11 in Kahului
The County of Maui Office of Recovery invites residents to attend a free presentation on reducing wildfire risk to homes, neighborhoods and communities across Maui Nui at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Morgado Hall in Kahului.
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi launches ‘Girls in Policy’ to build next generation of civic leaders
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi is launching Girls in Policy, a new, innovative program designed to strengthen girls' civic engagement, leadership and advocacy skills during the 2026 Hawaiʻi Legislative Session.
Kaiser Permanente releases Maui pharmacy closure details ahead of Monday strike
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi announced operational plans Saturday for Maui County ahead of an open-ended strike by unionized health care workers scheduled to begin Monday. While the health provider states all medical facilities will remain open, patients on Maui should expect disruptions to pharmacy services at several locations. The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health […]
Onset of huge Episode 41 lava fountains at Kīlauea summit heralds ashfall warning
The warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 25) for most eastern, southeastern, southern and interior portions of the island; Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense reports portion of Highway 11 in Puna and Kaʻū as well as Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park are closed because of ashfall.
