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‘No Dictators’ protest on Kauaʻi draws 1,000 people angry with Trump administration

The protest on Kauaʻi coincided with a controversial military parade in Washington, D.C., that marked the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, but also the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump.

Princeville Public Library reopens today after closing for nearly 20 months for renovations

The Princeville Public Library is hosting an event to celebrate its reopening and renovations with patrons from 1:30 to 4 p.m. today.

Obon season celebrates ancestors through unified dances, traditional activities

Kauaʻi’s Obon season kicks off this weekend, bringing people of all backgrounds together for bon dances at Buddhist temples, honoring ancestors through joyful celebration and community engagement.

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ 656-acre project of farms, homes, public spaces in Maui moves forward

Community members say there aren’t enough Hawaiian homestead opportunities in East Maui and hope the project can ease the burden on multigenerational households living under one roof.

National No Kings Mass Protest scheduled on Kaua‘i

More than 7,000 Hawaiʻi residents, including teachers, veterans, immigration and civil rights advocates, are expected to join the No Kings Mass protest on Saturday throughout the state.

Kaua‘i Police Department welcomes 3 new officers to the force

Raffy Perono, Summer Juniel and Trejontierre Juniel took their official Oath of Office during a ceremony attended by loved ones and community members.

Surfer Garrett McNamara’s ‘100 Foot Wave’ documentary to be screened today at Kauaʻi hotel for World Oceans Day

Surfer Garrett McNamara will be in person at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i tonight to share stories after the screening of episode 3 of his documentary series, ‘100 Foot Wave.’

New ambulance station in Hanalei will increase calls, response times for the secluded east side of the island

Moloaʻa to Hā‘ena is now covered when it comes to emergencies with the opening of the American Medical Response ambulance station in Hanalei.

UH program serving ‘ohana, keiki and kūpuna threatened by federal budget cuts

The SNAP-Ed program could end without federal funding on Sept. 30, ultimately impacting community well-being and food security.

Fellowship program enables visionary leaders for Hawaiʻi to emerge from all sectors

Trailblazers can apply for the 10th Omidyar Fellows program, an immersive leadership experience that enables Fellows to lead with purpose, mobilize communities, and amplify positive change throughout Hawai‘i.

Postal Service is hosting open houses in Kauaʻi this month

Postmasters and supervisors will offer guidance on applying for the Postal Service, which is working to modernize its network and improve services across all mail.

Change-of-command ceremony solidifies the new leadership for the Pacific Missile Range Facility

Captain Robert Prince has assumed command of the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, succeeding Captain Brett Stevenson, who is retiring after a 35-year naval career.

New act passed by state legislature designates September as Hawaiian History Month

The measure honors the enduring legacy of Queen Liliʻuokalani and recognizes the many contributions of the Native Hawaiian community to Hawaiʻi’s past, present, and future.

Learn about Hawaiʻi’s groundwater in upcoming webinar series

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health will host a free, four-part webinar series throughout June to educate the public on groundwater science and its role in Hawaiʻi.

Hawai‘i County mayor proclaims June 3, 2025, Maia Keahola Day for 8-year-old star in ‘Lilo & Stitch’

Maia Keahola of Kona is just getting started. She already filmed another movie, “The Wrecking Crew,” with stars Jason Mamoa and Morena Baccarin.

Hōkūleʻa departs from Big Island as navigators take an ancestral journey to circumnavigate the Pacific Ocean

Nainoa Thompson leads a crew of seven on a traditional navigation and deep immersion into nature while retracing Kealaikahiki, the ancestral sea road to Tahiti.

Kauaʻi can expect an abundance of summer celebrations in the next two weeks

Kauaʻi is bustling with festivities this June with an array of nonprofit events from King Kamehameha Day celebrations to the vibrant Kauaʻi Pride Parade and Festival.

Incident involving an ʻio on Hawai‘i Island highlights the hazards of human interactions

Hawaiʻi’s endangered wildlife faces a growing threat from human interactions, as recent disturbing incidents involving an ʻio, highlight the perils of illegal activities in local communities.

Two people rescued off Kaua‘i trails over the weekend

One person was suffering from stomach issues and the other had a reported ankle injury.

Gov. Green announces appointment of new state fire marshal

This appointment marks a historic return to a centralized approach to statewide fire protection.
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