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Used oil transporter and processor in Hawai‘i cited, fined for operating without a permit
The company has 20 days to respond to the order, as violations were found at facilities on all main Hawaiian Islands.
Lydgate Beach Park Campground area to reopen following scheduled maintenance
The area closed on March 2 to allow the Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation staff and partner agencies time to thoroughly clean the area, perform grounds maintenance, and conduct repairs of the campground facilities.
Community meetings scheduled to discuss proposed water rate increases in Kaua‘i County
These meetings will highlight findings from Kaua‘i County’s recently completed comprehensive water systems evaluation and water rate study.
State officials remind Merrie Monarch travelers about ongoing ‘ōhi‘a quarantine restrictions
Rapid ‘ōhi‘a death was detected on Kauaʻi in 2018 and on O‘ahu in 2019.
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Hawaii News
High surf advisory for Kauaʻi’s north shores has been lifted
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has lifted the high surf advisory for Kauaʻi’s north-facing shores.
Used oil transporter and processor in Hawai‘i cited, fined for operating without a permit
The company has 20 days to respond to the order, as violations were found at facilities on all main Hawaiian Islands.
State officials remind Merrie Monarch travelers about ongoing ‘ōhi‘a quarantine restrictions
Rapid ‘ōhi‘a death was detected on Kauaʻi in 2018 and on O‘ahu in 2019.
Student at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo earns prestigious NOAA scholarship
Out of 820 applicants, Iran Rosales is one of 130 students to be awarded the prestigious Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship, administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
14 University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa programs shine in new global subject rankings
“These rankings highlight the exceptional work and commitment of our faculty, students and staff,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos in a university release. “They showcase the university’s global standing and reinforce that [University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa] offers outstanding educational opportunities and experiences for both our local community and those joining us from around the world.”
Big Island News
High surf advisory for the north shores of the Big Island has been lifted
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has lifted the high surf advisory for north-facing shores of Hawaiʻi.
Used oil transporter and processor in Hawai‘i cited, fined for operating without a permit
The company has 20 days to respond to the order, as violations were found at facilities on all main Hawaiian Islands.
Maui News
ʻŌhiʻa restrictions for Merrie Monarch travelers
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is reminding travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo next week that quarantine restrictions remain on the transport of ʻōhiʻa from Hawai‘i Island due to the fungal plant disease, rapid ʻōhiʻa death, which is devastating to native forests. The Merrie Monarch Festival takes place from April 5 - 11.
County of Maui offices to be closed for Good Friday holiday
County of Maui offices, facilities and services will be closed or modified on Good Friday, April 3, 2026.
Deadline extended to April 16 for Maui Matsuri Art Contest
The deadline to submit artwork for the annual Maui Matsuri Art Contest has been extended to April 16. The Maui Matsuri Art Contest – sponsored by HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts Maui – is for eligible students who can win up to $100 in cash prizes.
Groundbreaking held for Olowalu Fire Station, additional funding needed for completion
“For years, the Olowalu area has faced a critical gap in emergency response coverage. When seconds matter most, distance can mean the difference between life and death. This new fire station will change that reality. Once completed, it will allow our firefighters to respond to emergencies in this region at least 15 minutes faster than from the nearest station in Lahaina. That is not just an improvement—that is lifesaving,” said Chief Bradford Ventura.
