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Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

Fishing fun, tradition and competition

The ocean is the icebox for island communities, but there are times when lawaiʻa, the fishermen, do play for their food — during fishing tournaments!

Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas 

In a new study, researchers discover that drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world’s marine protected areas.

First Pacific Climate Summit ends with joint commitment to regional resilience

The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees advance chance to expand Native Hawaiian ownership in media

Trustees emphasized the action does not represent conclusion of a process, but rather continuation of thoughtful and deliberate evaluation.

Kīlauea eruption activity increases, onset of episode 50 to begin today or tomorrow

Vary levels of ash, Pele’s hair and other tephra may fall downwind of the eruption during fountaining episodes, which typically last less than 12 hours.
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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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Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

Fishing fun, tradition and competition

The ocean is the icebox for island communities, but there are times when lawaiʻa, the fishermen, do play for their food — during fishing tournaments!

Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas 

In a new study, researchers discover that drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world’s marine protected areas.

First Pacific Climate Summit ends with joint commitment to regional resilience

The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees advance chance to expand Native Hawaiian ownership in media

Trustees emphasized the action does not represent conclusion of a process, but rather continuation of thoughtful and deliberate evaluation.

Kīlauea eruption activity increases, onset of episode 50 to begin today or tomorrow

Vary levels of ash, Pele’s hair and other tephra may fall downwind of the eruption during fountaining episodes, which typically last less than 12 hours.

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Residents miss cultural traditions, family gatherings on Coconut Island during years to repair bridge

The island in Hilo Bay is not accessible after a Hawaiʻi County excavator drove over the pedestrian bridge, causing it to partially collapse with just a temporary fix to take two years.

Hawaiʻi Island man named executive director at Liliʻuokalani Trust

Mana Purdy will be overseeing Native Hawaiian programming, ʻāina stewardship as the executive director of Keahuolū.

Joint commitment to regional resilience highlights end of inaugural Pacific Climate Summit

The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 27, 2026

Moderate to breezy trades are expected to prevail through Saturday, slightly decrease on Sunday, then remain at mostly speeds through late next week...

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Maui Surf Forecast for June 27, 2026

The current small, medium-period south swell will continue to fade tonight. Another small, long- period south swell will arrive and fill in on late...

Gov. Green signs budget and issues Intent-to-Veto list

Gov. Josh Green today signed HB 1800, Act 175, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2026, the state's supplemental budget bill, which amends Act 250, SLH 2025 and appropriates funds for Executive Branch operations and capital improvement projects.

OHA Board advances historic opportunity to expand Native Hawaiian ownership in Media

The Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs voted to advance further evaluation and due diligence regarding a potential acquisition involving KITV and KIKU.

Toxoplasmosis is cause of death for Hawaiian monk seal RH32

NOAA Fisheries has confirmed that the cause of death for Hawaiian monk seal RH32, known as Ka‘ale, was toxoplasmosis. Sixteen Hawaiian monk seals, including RH32, are known to have died as a direct result of toxoplasmosis.