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Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Washington D.C. to address critical issues impacting Native Hawaiians

The delegation is meeting with congressional leaders and Department of Defense officials to address the expiring military leases on Hawaiʻi Public Land Trust lands and proposed cuts to funding for Native Hawaiian programs.

Kauaʻi Fire Department launches 2-minute survey to improve emergency response

The Kauaʻi Fire Department urges residents and business owners to enhance public safety by completing a two-minute community safety survey.

University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center faculty awarded $1M V Foundation grant

The 5-year All-Star Translational Award from the North Carolina-based cancer research foundation will support study of mesothelioma in patients carrying BAP1 mutation.

Distinct origins of two outermost rings of Uranus uncovered by new study

Researchers with the help of a Mauna Kea observatory on the Big Island construct first complete spectrum of the two distinct rings orbiting around the seventh planet in the solar system, revealing composition and formation history.

Three finalists for University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa chancellor to visit campus next week

Three finalists have been selected for the position of chancellor at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, including Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos.

Temporary Niumalu Bridge opens in Nāwiliwili, with replacement project planned for 2027

Traffic resumes in Nāwiliwili with the opening of a temporary Niumalu Bridge on Tuesday to accommodating traffic during construction of a new bridge.

Discuss condominium management at the free, virtual “Condorama” this Saturday

Learn about condominium management topics during the free “Condorama XVI” webinar from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on April 25.

Healing Horses Kauaʻi announces summer horsemanship, riding camp for keiki

Healing Horses Kauaʻi invites kids to its 2026 summer horsemanship and riding camps, offering lessons in horseback riding, animal care and vital life skills in June and July.

Travelers can easily discover what’s happening throughout islands with new online events calendar

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.

Tree trimming scheduled for portions of Ala Kinoiki beginning Wednesday

Single lane closures are scheduled for portions of Ala Kinoiki in Poʻipū for tree trimming from April 22 to May1.

8 neglected state-owned burial sites to be surveyed, restored, including Hanapēpē cemetery

The work to restore the cemeteries is funded through a $2.3 million legislative appropriation, the first dedicated state funding for maintaining these sites where about 5,900 people are buried.

Temporary summer positions now available at Hawaiʻi Gas locations throughout islands

Utility’s Summer Hire program positions are designed for recent high school grads and college students; the utility is recruiting for a range of posts at all locations statewide.

Kauaʻi police hosting Drug Take Back Day on April 25

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

Peak pupping for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals underway

The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds beachgoers that Beachgoers are reminded it is illegal to harass, disturb or harm them under state and federal law.

AARP report: Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 new homes by 2050

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.

Kaua‘i Fire is seeking public input on how to improve emergency response

Residents and businesses are invited to participate in a two-minute Community Safety Survey to share their thoughts.

Former Hawai‘i governor George Ariyoshi passes away at 100

George R. Ariyoshi led the state from 1974 to 1986. Ariyoshi died peacefully Sunday night, April 19, surrounded by his family.

Winners of art contest for 2026-27 Hawai‘i conservation, game bird stamps announced

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.

Kauaʻi’s all-women dispatch unit praised for lifesaving work with proclamation

In 2025, the 10-person dispatch team answered about 60,000 911 calls for service that required multi-tasking, quick action, and compassion.

Firearm applications increase while registrations dip slightly in Hawaiʻi

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.
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