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Hawaii.com feature organizes events by island, helping visitors discover festivals, cultural experiences and local happenings and bringing real-time events and experiences directly into the trip-planning process.

Residents can drop off unused and expired medications at the Kauaʻi Police Department in Līhuʻe without leaving their vehicles, and no questions asked.

The study was prepared by ECOnorthwest through AARP’s Livable Communities Technical Advisors Program. It reports that rising housing costs and limited supply are making it harder for residents to remain in their communities as they age.

Conservation stamp highlights the wild pig, while game bird stamp features the California valley quail, which was originally brought to the islands in 1818 as a gift to King Kamehameha.

Hawaiʻi’s firearm registration report for 2025 reveals a notable 14.7% rise in permit applications alongside a slight decline in total firearm registrations, with a record percentage of imported firearms highlighting changing ownership trends.

Surveys were led by Maui Nui Plant Extinction Prevention Program in partnership with Pūlama Lāna‘i, using on-the-ground exploration and drone technology to access steep cliffs and remote terrain.

“This new institute combines [University of Hawaiʻi]’s strengths in cutting-edge, ocean-related research and our collaborative, place-based approach to working with resource managers throughout Hawaiʻi and the Pacific to protect our vital coral reefs,” said University of Hawaiʻi Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation Chad Walton.

Abigail Munoz with Monarch Coffee was unanimously elected by the board, “and she was absolutely the right person for this role,” said Hawaiʻi Coffee Association President Ryson Nakamasu.

The death of an endangered native Hawaiian owl from malnutrition highlights the species’ fragility and the critical role public awareness plays in wildlife rescue efforts on Kauaʻi.

Kauaʻi mini golfers encouraged to register for the U.S. Open coming to Anaina Hou Community Park Saturday, May 16.

“Phishing remains the most effective attack method in 2026 because it targets the one element that can’t be easily patched: people,” said University of Hawaiʻi Chief Information Officer Jodi Ito.

Danielle Bartz, doctorate candidate in marine biology at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, was first awarded the $2,000 STEM Award from Zonta Club of Hilo, advancing her to the international level, where she won the $10,000 2026 Zonta International Women in STEM Award.

The Kauaʻi nonprofit is fundraising to build a well for the agriculture park, an approximately $1 million investment that will provide long-term water self-reliance.

The Zane ʻohana, continues to transform Hawaiian cultural practices into captivating visual arts, while celebrating their rich heritage and environmental stewardship.

These scams include pump-and-dump scams, confidence scams and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that take advantage of victims to extract as much money from them as possible.

Families are urged to prepare documents needed for after-school program registration by April 22.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is inviting organizations to apply for funding to support cultural preservation, enhance community experiences, and promote major events throughout the islands.

New Hanapēpē Skatepark represents an investment of about $1.56 million to enhance recreational opportunities for youth and families on Kauaʻi’s westside; construction is set to begin Monday, April 27, and anticipated to be completed by fall this year.

U.S. Postal Service encourages customers to “mail a little more often,” and special occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or other personally significant moments present an ideal opportunity to combine thoughtful expression with written communication.

“I’m grateful to the president and FEMA for acting quickly to approve our request because it immediately unlocks the federal resources we need to support response and long-term recovery in our state,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green.