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    • High school graduation ceremonies in Hawai‘i announced

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

    Community Kanu Hawai‘i: Support organizations as funding cuts threaten by volunteering

    Community Visionary Legacy Award recipient is Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission vice chairperson

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    Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes Molucca Sea, no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi

    A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Molucca Sea on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities assure no tsunami threat looms over Hawaiʻi. April 01, 2026 · 01:40pm

    WATCH: Artemis II mission set to blast off for historic trip around the moon

    Launch window opens at 12:24 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time — in less than T-minus 30 minutes now — for the first crewed flight in more than 50 years to blast off on a path toward the moon.

    Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled for tree-trimming work in Po‘ipū

    Community Community invited to workshop for Kaua‘i Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

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    Kanu Hawai‘i: Support organizations as funding cuts threaten by volunteering

    April is Volunteer Month throughout the nation; recent data show additional federal funding cutbacks are placing unprecedented strain on organizations that provide backbone of support for the state’s social, environmental and educational safety nets.

    Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes Molucca Sea, no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi

    A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Molucca Sea on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities assure no tsunami threat looms over Hawaiʻi.

    Visionary Legacy Award recipient is Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission vice chairperson

    “Michael’s leadership is nothing short of visionary,” wrote Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission in a joint statement. “From shaping policy to building community, he has dedicated his life to ensuring that LGBTQ+ people in Hawaiʻi are not only protected but empowered to thrive.”

    Lane closures scheduled for tree-trimming work in Po‘ipū

    Work will be in the vicinity of Kaua‘i Christian Fellowship from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    WATCH: Artemis II mission set to blast off for historic trip around the moon

    Launch window opens at 12:24 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time — in less than T-minus 30 minutes now — for the first crewed flight in more than 50 years to blast off on a path toward the moon.

    Community invited to workshop for Kaua‘i Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

    The plan will guide future investments and actions to create safer streets for everyone who walks, drives, bikes or rides transit.
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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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    Kanu Hawai‘i: Support organizations as funding cuts threaten by volunteering

    April is Volunteer Month throughout the nation; recent data show additional federal funding cutbacks are placing unprecedented strain on organizations that provide backbone of support for the state’s social, environmental and educational safety nets.

    Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes Molucca Sea, no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi

    A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Molucca Sea on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities assure no tsunami threat looms over Hawaiʻi.

    Visionary Legacy Award recipient is Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission vice chairperson

    “Michael’s leadership is nothing short of visionary,” wrote Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission in a joint statement. “From shaping policy to building community, he has dedicated his life to ensuring that LGBTQ+ people in Hawaiʻi are not only protected but empowered to thrive.”

    WATCH: Artemis II mission set to blast off for historic trip around the moon

    Launch window opens at 12:24 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time — in less than T-minus 30 minutes now — for the first crewed flight in more than 50 years to blast off on a path toward the moon.

    Application period open for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Native Hawaiian food entrepreneur development program

    The program is tailored for established, early-stage business owners ready to take the next step in growing their food-related businesses; space is limited, so those interested are encouraged to apply early.

    Hawaiʻi inundated in March by 2 trillion gallons of water, triggering 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.

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    Health department issues brown water advisory for Nīnole area

    Authorities have issued a brown water advisory for Nīnole, Hawaiʻi, and are urging beachgoers to stay out of the ocean.

    Authorities seek publicʻs help finding 17-year-old runaway in Kona

    Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Aaden Kuchmek, who was reported missing as a runaway from Kailua-Kona.

    Office of Hawaiian Affairs accepting applications for Native Hawaiian food entrepreneur development program

    The program is tailored for established, early-stage business owners ready to take the next step in growing their food-related businesses; space is limited, so those interested are encouraged to apply early.

    7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Molucca Sea, no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi

    A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Molucca Sea on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities assure no tsunami threat looms over Hawaiʻi.

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    MEO Gala goes on despite the weather; more than $150,000 raised

    The recent drenching rains took a respite Saturday evening as 260 attendees gathered at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center to honor state Sen. Troy Hashimoto at Maui Economic Opportunity’s 7th Annual Gala, the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year.

    UH: 2 trillion gallons of water trigger historic flooding in Hawaiʻi

    While the first storm (March 10–16) brought hurricane-force wind gusts of 135.4 mph to Hawaiʻi Island and up to 62 inches of rain to Maui, the second kona storm between March 19 and 23 triggered a new wave of devastation. The second storm dumped up to 61 inches of rain in localized areas, producing destructive floods across eastern and central Molokaʻi, West Maui and Oʻahu.

    DWS requests South Maui conservation of nonessential water use April 3 due to mainline repair

    The County of Maui Department of Water Supply is requesting all South Maui customers, including residents, visitors, hotels and condominium properties, to conserve water and limit nonessential use from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026, while crews work to repair a mainline break.

    Hawaiian Style Volleyball to host 3 NCAA volleyball matches Saturday on Maui

    Hawaiian Style Volleyball Club will sponsor three spring NCAA Division II women’s volleyball matches at the Jon Garcia Gymnasium on the Baldwin High School campus on Saturday.