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Kōloa Landing Resort gearing up for 6th annual Kaua‘i Poke Fest this summer

Tickets are on sale now for the June 19-20 event that brings together top chefs, local artisans and food lovers for a high-energy celebration of Hawai‘i’s most iconic dish and fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association, Hawai‘i Chapter.

19 lane closures scheduled during week of March 7-13 on Kaua‘i state roadways

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

No activation of Hawai‘i National Guard planned — for now — amid conflict in Iran

Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, elevated its security level to BRAVO following the commencement of hostilities with the Middle Eastern nation, as did other military facilities throughout the state.

‘GET Local’: Keiki chefs can find new food adventures by entering video cooking contest

Budding cooks should create a 5- to 7-minute video preparing a healthy recipe with at least one locally sourced fruit, vegetable or protein; winners receive an immersive farm and food adventure, going behind the scenes to learn directly from professionals in the culinary arts and local agriculture.

WATCH: Hirono questions top military brass about readiness, impacts of Iran war, women in combat

The Hawai‘i Democrat, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, asked each witness: “How are you supposed to determine impact on readiness if you don’t know the extent of this war, what it is going to take?”

Hawaiʻi Foodbank and state launch 27th annual State Employees’ Food and Fund Drive

State employees have supported the drive since 1999, collecting food and raising funds for Hawaiʻi Foodbank and its statewide affiliates; this year’s drive runs through May 8.

WATCH: Kaua‘i fire recruits bring visitor to safety after a fall near Secret Falls Trail

The Kaua‘i Fire Department’s 35th Recruit Class was conducting rescue equipment and techniques trainings on the trail when the call came in.

Volcano Watch: U.S. Geological Survey updates Volcano Observatory Notice to Aviation alerts

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island will issue its first Volcano Observatory Notice to Aviation in the new format when the next Kīlauea fountaining episode begins — and the aviation community will get that information more quickly and effectively than ever before.

New small farm partnerships help public schools advance farm-to-school effort

Additional micropurchasing agreements are in development throughout the state, including collaborations between school cafeterias and school gardens, as well as additional small farm produce purchases on Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui.

Kauaʻi Boys & Girls Club members honored during 2026 Youth of the Year Luncheon

Jenary Remigio of the Līhuʻe Clubhouse and Coen Langley of the Kapa‘a Clubhouse were each awarded scholarships; Matthew “Messiah” Cargo of the Wai‘anae Clubhouse on Oʻahu was named Youth of the Year and advances to represent Oʻahu and Kauaʻi clubhouses at the Hawai‘i State Youth of the Year competition.

Your voice matters: Hawaiʻi launches second statewide Quality of Life and Well-Being Survey

The state of Hawaiʻi and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are asking residents to again share their experiences by completing the 2026 survey, which asks about health and well-being, housing and cost of living, transportation, community concerns and solutions, work and school, access to services and more.

Mark your calendar: Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i to host reuse collection event in Līhu‘e

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 13.

Newly redesigned Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs website now live

The upgraded site makes it easier for users to access vital resources, navigate services and engage with the department online, underscoring the department’s ongoing commitment to increase accessibility in delivery of its services to the public.

Hawaiʻi Pacific University earns accreditor approval for 3-year global business degree

The global business degree is a pioneering 90-credit, 3-year undergraduate degree designed from the ground up to be fast, flexible and future-focused.

Division of Motor Vehicles, Real Property offices to close for training

Regular hours will resume March 12; contact each individual office for additional information about hours, payments or scheduling appointments.

Rescue personnel recover body from closed area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

The Big Island incident remains under investigation.

Kupu ʻĀina Corps seeking applicants for open positions throughout Hawaiian Islands

The conservation and environmental education nonprofit has opportunities on all islands with new host sites.

5 community hubs selected to bridge gap between funding, ʻāina stewardship

The five regional hubs are across the moku/hui moku (districts) of West Kauaʻi, Waiʻanae (Oʻahu), Molokaʻi, Central Maui and Kohala (Hawaiʻi Island).

Public meetings scheduled this week to discuss Līhuʻe Airport Optimization Plan

The purpose of the plan is to optimize existing airport facilities to improve safety, enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability as well as to improve passenger experience while remaining responsive to community values and concerns.

Genetics students at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo visit ‘living laboratory’ traditional Hawaiian fishpond

Students worked with community stewards of Kaumaui, a loko iʻa in the Keaukaha community on the south side of Hilo Bay on the Big Island, to help with restoration and preservation efforts and collect water samples for DNA testing back on campus as part of their semester-long experiment.
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