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More than 41K Hawai‘i residents join Schatz statewide telephone town hall
U.S. senator answered questions about rising costs, federal funding, housing, health care, among others.
Hirono, Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i host 10th annual Hawai‘i on the Hill
Members of the Hawai‘i business community again had the opportunity to showcase their businesses and products, meet directly with congressional leaders and share the aloha spirit with members of U.S. Congress and District of Columbia community.
Trump attempts to allow commercial fishing in protected Pacific Ocean marine zone
President signs new proclamation to open Mau and Ho‘omalu Zones of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Islands Unit of Mariana Trench Marine National Monument and Rose Atoll Marine National Monument to commercial fishing.
Mālama Kauaʻi invites community to seed, plant exchange and Swap Not Shop clothing event
Both are part of the nonprofit’s Food Access Summit and Mutual Aid Fair on Saturday, June 13; it will be a day rooted in mutual aid, resource sharing and strengthening local resilience.
From FAFSA to registration: Kauaʻi Community College ʻOhana Night simplifies path to college
The event is designed to provide individualized, face-to-face assistance that helps students overcome common enrollment barriers.
Avoiding devastating eye injuries this Fourth of July
Hawaiian Eye Center offers safety tips to protect your eyes during U.S. celebration of its Independence Day.
Hawai‘i Medical Service Association to honor Kaimana Scholarship winners
The 15 high school seniors students awarded throughout the state will each receive $5,000 in financial assistance; all to be honored during special event June 14 on Oʻahu.
Homestead Community Development Corporation welcomes Hawaiʻi Zero Waste Youth Alliance to Kauaʻi
Youth delegations from every island spent a week staying and participating in activities on Hawaiian home lands in Anahola, all of which were focused on leadership development, environmental education and community engagement.
Kaua‘i Bus announces modified June 13 route on Rice Street in Līhu‘e
The Līhu‘e Shuttle will have no stops on several Rice Street locations because of the roadway being closed to accommodate the King Kamehameha Day Parade and Celebration.
Kauaʻi Police Department announces free car seat safety checks in June
Most parents and caregivers think they know how to install car seats correctly, but National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found about half — or 46% — installed their child’s car seat incorrectly.
Big Island quake off east coast unrelated to, but similar in origin as May 22, June 2 temblors
Magnitude-4.7 about 14 miles east of Pāpa‘ikou was also likely related to stress from the weight of the island bending the Pacific plate; light shaking was reported, with no damage expected.
Friends mourn Sergio ‘Tito’ Reyes, who was murdered after his shift at Mexican restaurant in Hanalei
They remember the 37-year-old chef as a person who loved cars, DJing, arts, the beach, his job, his friends and his family, whom he regularly sent money to in Guatemala.
Garden Isle’s newest resort Hale Hōkūala Kaua‘i, Curio Collection by Hilton, now accepting reservations
Curio Collection by Hilton’s first Hawai‘i property unveils look at resort’s rooms ahead of opening in October.
Hawai‘i’s construction market records fast start in first quarter 2026
However, a significant decrease in single-family and multi-family housing activity raises concern.
Kauaʻi police thank community, partner agencies for support during manhunt for murder suspect
“The collaboration between agencies and the support of the community were essential to bringing this incident to a peaceful resolution,” said a statement Tuesday evening, June 9, from Kauaʻi Police Department.
4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference focuses on turning local food ideas into market-ready products
The event Tuesday, June 23, at Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort on Oʻahu will bring together Hawaiʻi farmers, value-added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply chain partners and resource providers for a full-day of discussions about food innovation.
Delivering aloha: Salvation Army makes special sweet deliveries on National Donut Day
The Līhuʻe and Hanapēpē Corps, along with Island Craves Kauaʻi, in anticipation of the annual observance traditionally on the first Friday in June, treated staff and employees of Kauaʻi County and elsewhere May 12 and June 1, celebrating public servants who are making a positive difference in their communities.
Education in brief for June 7: New Mānoa chancellor, HCC chancellor to retire, Hammatt honored
Brief looks at education news from throughout the islands.
Getting up to SPEED: New task force continues work to streamline permitting process
New permitted interaction working groups will focus on water and wells, district boundary amendments and building codes.
Hawaiʻi expands Family Leave Law with governor’s signature of Act 13
Military-related urgent needs now qualify for leave with Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green’s signature of Act 13.
