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University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center cybersecurity update
Deadlines near for free enrollment in credit monitoring and identity theft insurance for people who might have been impacted by the incident.
Hirono urges Senate appropriations subcommittee to fund critical forest research program
Letter comes as President Donald Trump’s administration attempts to close several U.S. Forest Service research facilities, including Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo on Big Island.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa earns national recognition for campus beauty
“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.
Unemployment rate in Hawai‘i increases to 2.3% in February
Number of jobs increased by 2,100 from yea-to-year; rate ticks up slightly from January.
‘Shared vision’: Blessing ceremony hosted for new Lima Ola Community Garden in ‘Ele‘ele
The garden is designed to be inclusive and accessible, supporting a range of uses from food production and cultural practices to educational classes and community gatherings for keiki, kūpuna and families.
Po‘ipū Road, Ala Kinoiki, Pe‘e Road intersection converted to roundabout
Ongoing construction work continues in the area until further notice; electronic message boards and signs are installed in the area to inform motorists.
Registration starts May 1 for 2026 Keiki and Junior Lifeguard programs
This no-cost, weeklong program runs in June and July at various beach locations and is taught by Kaua‘i’s Ocean Safety instructors.
Mark your calendar: Goodwill Industries reuse collection event scheduled for second Friday in May
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 at Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhu‘e for reuse.
Kauaʻi County housing offices in Līhuʻe temporarily shutting down for upgrades
During the two-day closure on April 28 and 29, the agency said residents may still submit documents and payments using a drop box.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa announces second candidate for chancellor
Amy Sueyoshi is the second finalist running for the chancellor position at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, with candidate profiles and forums available online.
Kaua‘i Planning and Action Alliance new era defined by islandwide scope, local leadership
24-year-old nonprofit’s new president and chief executive officer Morgan Hannan invites community input on immediate priorities.
43 of Hawai‘i’s top public high school seniors honored as Citizen-Scholars
This year’s Kaua‘i County awardee is Alena Abell from Kapa’a High School; Abell plans to attend Reed College in Portland, Ore.
Kauaʻi Police Department honors off-duty dispatcher for life-saving CPR
Stephanie Neher has been recognized as the Employee of the Month for April for her courageous off-duty response to a critical traffic collision that sustained a victim’s life.
Kūhiō Highway to see nighttime closures for paving work through mid-May
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will implement nightly single-lane closures on Kūhiō Highway in Hanalei that will begin April 28 and run through mid-May.
20 lane closures scheduled during week of April 25-May 1 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Honolulu civil trial attorney announces candidacy for lieutenant governor
The Honolulu attorney said he is launching a people-first movement focused on restoring public trust, strengthening accountability, and lowering the cost of living.
Gov. Green signs bill making every April 27 Brother Joseph Dutton Day in Hawaiʻi
The man born Ira Dutton was a Union Army veteran in the Civil War before he became a Catholic layman and spent the last 44 years of his life in service to the patients with Hansen’s Disease at the isolated Kalaupapa Settlement on Moloka’i.
UH students develop project that could help support sustained human activity in space
Team RoSE is one of 14 university teams selected to present its project at the 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts–Academic Linkage Forum in June.
Virtual Hōʻike to highlight new generation of Indigenous leaders
Philanthropono’s Kaʻiʻi Hōʻike on April 30 will showcase a new wave of Indigenous leaders redefining philanthropy through cultural and community-focused fundraising.
