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Nonprofit partners sought for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants

Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.

Bills regulating tobacco use, electronic smoking devices become law with Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green’s signature

Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state’s commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.

Rennovations to stadium on Kaua‘i will close parking lots in phases

Construction will start in the south parking lot, which will be closed to the public. The north parking lot will remain open through July 26.

Debut single ‘Hawaiʻi Nei’ set for release this month from new artists presented by Hawaiʻi’s Finest

Waimānalo, Oʻahu-based island reggae band Last Minute introduces a new chapter with a powerful song about home, identity and cost of staying rooted in Hawaiʻi.

Brown water advisory issued for beach on Kaua‘i’s north shore

The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beachgoers to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky.

Proposals sought for Kaua‘i County’s Innovation Grants for upcoming fiscal year

Innovation Grants aim to support forward-thinking community projects that address a clear need or problem within Kauaʻi.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Nonprofit partners sought for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants

Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.

Bills regulating tobacco use, electronic smoking devices become law with Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green’s signature

Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state’s commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.

Debut single ‘Hawaiʻi Nei’ set for release this month from new artists presented by Hawaiʻi’s Finest

Waimānalo, Oʻahu-based island reggae band Last Minute introduces a new chapter with a powerful song about home, identity and cost of staying rooted in Hawaiʻi.

First early phase clinical research center in Hawaiʻi officially opened for cancer trials

“For the first time in state history, qualifying cancer patients will have the opportunity to access promising investigational therapies here in Hawai‘i, without traveling thousands of miles to medical centers on the U.S. mainland,” said Dr. Naoto T. Ueno, medical director of the new center.

State hires contractor to build monument memorializing deadly Hanapēpē labor strike more than a century ago

Construction starts Sept. 1, and it’s expected to be completed by February 2027.

$7M to support community-led stewardship across Hawaiʻi

This funding initiative will invest in projects focused on five moku (district) and hui (group of) moku: Kona Kauaʻi, Waiʻanae (Oʻahu), Molokaʻi, Central Maui and Kohala (Hawaiʻi Island).

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January’s Waimea murder investigation forwarded to Hawai‘i County’s prosecuting attorney for review

Three adult suspects and two juvenile suspects have been identified in the course of the murder investigation.

Red Cross volunteers stage in Hawai‘i on way to help following Super Typhoon Bavi

The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

3 Big Island men arrested for failing to comply with sex-offender registry

Along with the arrests, the operation in Kona during the week of June 29 also brought several individuals back into compliance with the registry.

Nonprofits invited to apply for Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation grants

Grants provide funding for public safety upkeep, resource management and historical preservation of Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission program lands; deadline to apply is Aug. 15.

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Kahului man last seen Monday, reported missing by concerned family member

The Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s help with any information on the whereabouts of Yves Dela Torre, 41, of Kahului.

Upcountry Maui Coalition urges action on emergency water infrastructure

The coalition is advocating for a practical, near-term solution: the immediate funding and installation of two 500,000-gallon water tanks integrated directly into the Upper Kula potable water system.

2026 Makawao Stampede Results: Miranda’s win All Around titles

The Miranda family of Kaonoulu Ranch, who hosts the event, celebrated 110 years with the next generation of the ranch, Elizabeth and Daniel Miranda winning All Around Cowgirl and Cowboy titles. A complete list of top finishers is posted here.

Gov. Green enacts new laws to regulate tobacco use and electronic smoking devices

Gov. Josh Green signed into law complementary measures aimed at regulating tobacco use and mitigating its impacts on communities across the state. He said the new legislation demonstrates Hawai‘i’s commitment to reducing the harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices (ESDs) and ensures that products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.