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Step forward for affordable housing: PAL Hawai‘i encourages community to walk with it in 2026 Kaua‘i Charity Walk

It’s a fun, family-friendly morning — and every dollar PAL raises goes directly back to the nonprofit affordable housing provider; even better: the more community members who participate will literally multiply the nonprofit’s impact.

Blessing ceremony kicks off $835,000 Hanapēpē Baseyard renovation project

“By investing in facilities like this, we’re making sure our crews have the space, safety and support they need to continue maintaining our roads and responding in times of need,” said Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami. “That’s what keeps our island safe and moving forward.”

Hanapēpē Stadium tennis courts to close for six months for improvements, remediation

Two of the four tennis courts will also be converted into six dedicated pickleball courts.

Caregivers can gain better understanding of dementia care with free conference Saturday

Ola Nā Lima Mālama: Hawaiʻi Caregiver Conference aims to empower caregivers with expert strategies and tools tailored for real-world dementia care.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs approves nearly $4 million in disaster aid for Native Hawaiian households

More information on applying for direct disaster grants and home repair grants available for Native Hawaiian households impacted by the recent Kona low storms will become available.

5 projects announced as recipients of Kaua‘i County’s 2026 Homeless Program Grants

The Family Life Center on Kaua‘i received funding for three projects to help the chronically homeless.
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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
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films

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Gov. Josh Green to choose two candidates for open Honolulu seats on UH Board of Regents

Two seats representing Honolulu County, one seat representing Hawaiʻi County and one seat representing Maui County are open on the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.

Step forward for affordable housing: PAL Hawai‘i encourages community to walk with it in 2026 Kaua‘i Charity Walk

It’s a fun, family-friendly morning — and every dollar PAL raises goes directly back to the nonprofit affordable housing provider; even better: the more community members who participate will literally multiply the nonprofit’s impact.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs approves nearly $4 million in disaster aid for Native Hawaiian households

More information on applying for direct disaster grants and home repair grants available for Native Hawaiian households impacted by the recent Kona low storms will become available.

‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition

Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.

Communities hard hit by kona low continue receiving support from Hawai‘i National Guard

The Guard continues working with each of the state’s counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.

Conditions continue to improve; tourism officials report most visitor services operating

Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.

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Mouflon sheep hunting season on Lāna‘i is around the corner

The Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season will feature four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 27-April 2: Open-air tastings, Flow Fest 2026, journey to Far East, ‘Hop’ and more

Stormy weather isn't on the guest list for any of this week's events around the Big Island, so we enthusiastically encourage everyone to get out of the house to have some fun. Check out this week's top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

Big Island hunting to temporarily revert to standard rules used 2 years ago

Hawaiʻi Island to temporarily revert to standard hunting rules until the Department of Land and Natural Resources canextend adaptive management rules.

University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents to fill four open seats representing three counties

Gov. Josh Green has received a shortlist from the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Candidate Advisory Council for the two Honolulu seats

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Schatz introduces legislation to prevent youth suicide

The Child Suicide Prevention Act would fund suicide prevention initiatives, ensure health care providers receive training to prevent intentional harm, and create a centralized hub to provide safety information to at-risk youth and their support networks.

Whalers Village welcomes new beginnings, return of beloved Lahaina businesses

Over the past several months, Whalers Village has welcomed a collection of new and returning tenants, including several cherished Lahaina businesses that lost their retail locations in the 2023 wildfires.

Economist warns council of vulnerable economy ahead of budget deliberations

University of Hawaiʻi economist Carl Bonham warned Maui County Council members Wednesday that a stagnant job market and a precarious reliance on wealthy tourists leave the county vulnerable as it begins annual budget deliberations.

County departments offer residential debris removal options and tips

In the aftermath of the recent kona storms, the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, Department of Public Works, Maui Emergency Management Agency and Office of Recovery are mobilizing resources to assist residents with residential property cleanup, including picking up debris for kūpuna or others physically unable to self-haul debris.