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‘Use Your Voice’ and don your denim: Stand together against sexual violence on Denim Day 2026

“Denim Day is more than a symbol — it’s a collective stand,” said Kauaʻi Committee on the Status of Women member Lori Barrett in the announcement. “When our community comes together, we amplify every voice, support every survivor and send a clear message that Kaua‘i believes, stands with and uplifts one another through awareness and action.”

Legacy Land grants awarded for FY2026

These grants support preservation and protection of lands with natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural and historic value, while also providing public access and strengthening partnerships between government and community-based organizations.

High school graduation ceremonies in Hawai‘i announced

All ceremonies for Kaua‘i schools will be held on May 22.

Brown water advisory canceled for most of Kauaʻi, remains in effect for Lydgate and Wailua Beach

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health warns that storm runoff is causing new contamination risks in the area between Lydgate Beach and Wailua Beach.

Gov. Josh Green appoints circuit court judges on Kaua‘i and Maui

The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

Brown water advisory issued for portions of Kaua‘i

The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of the water when the water appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain.
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UPDATE: 3 dead, 2 injured in Kalalau Beach helicopter crash, Kaua‘i police say
Kalalau Trail open again today after state crew discovers less damage than anticipated
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Legacy Land grants awarded for FY2026

These grants support preservation and protection of lands with natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural and historic value, while also providing public access and strengthening partnerships between government and community-based organizations.

High school graduation ceremonies in Hawai‘i announced

All ceremonies for Kaua‘i schools will be held on May 22.

Brown water advisory canceled for most of Kauaʻi, remains in effect for Lydgate and Wailua Beach

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health warns that storm runoff is causing new contamination risks in the area between Lydgate Beach and Wailua Beach.

Gov. Josh Green appoints circuit court judges on Kaua‘i and Maui

The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

$1.5M in funding now available for wildfire mitigation projects across Hawai‘i

Grants of up to $300,000 are now available for high-impact, shovel-ready projects that reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildfire safety in areas where communities and natural landscapes meet.

New technology can detect pathogens in marine mammals within an hour

Researchers have tested new surveillance technology the detects diseases the cause mass death in whale and dolphin populations.

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Hawaiʻi Police Department rolling out 21 new marked ‘blue and white’ patrol vehicles

Three full-sized 2024 pickup trucks will be assigned specifically to the Hāmākua, North Kohala and Kaʻū districts; remaining 18 2025 SUVs will be allocated to districts around the island.

2 trillion gallons of water inundate Hawaiʻi in March, trigger historic flooding

Hawaiʻi Mesonet and Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal data show the accumulated rainfall throughout 14 days in March during back-to-back kona lows reached as high as 3,000% of normal historical levels for this time of year, culminating in a destructive "rain bomb" over Oʻahu.

Hawai‘i high school graduation ceremonies announced statewide

Ceremonies on Hawai‘i Island will be held from May 21 to May 23.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 01, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy trades will taper off Wednesday and Thursday becoming light and variable by this weekend. Shower activity will be kept to a minimum...

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Wailuku Water Co.’s damaged system has left farmers without water. Who will repair it?

Maui County says Wailuku Water Co. should fix system damage caused by storms, but the private utility said it is financially strapped and that the county county could do the work faster under the governor's emergency proclamation.

Maui Weather Forecast for April 01, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy trades will taper off today and tomorrow becoming light and variable by this weekend. Shower activity will be kept to a minimum with...

Rep. Miyake highlights priority bills as legislative deadline nears

Central Maui Rep. Tyson Miyake is tracking several key measures moving through the State Capitol, including expanded medical benefits for firefighters and new incentives to bolster affordable housing production statewide. As the Legislature moves past the crossover deadline, bills are now transitioning to their final committees in the opposite chamber for review. Among the high-priority […]

Legacy Land Conservation Grants awarded to five projects on Maui and Molokaʻi

The Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources approved recommendations from the Legacy Land Conservation Commission and the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife to award up to $7 million in state grants for five conservation projects across Maui and Molokaʻi.