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Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i presents more than $45K to Visitor Industry Charity Walk

The fundraising initiative led by Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association supports hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout the state, with money raised on each island directly benefiting the community where it was raised.

William Sinclair pleads not guilty to murder, weapons charges; trial set for September

Fifth Circuit Court Chief Judge Michael K. Soong set a bail hearing for June 25 and a jury trial date of Sept. 28.

Public meeting scheduled for Kukui Street, Olohena Road improvements

The meeting agenda will include background and history of the project, a discussion about the conceptual design and questions/comments from the public.

Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission honored in national report

The commission received national recognition in the 2026 LGBTQ+ State Business Climate Index, published this month by Out Leadership, which highlighted Hawaiʻi’s efforts to foster inclusion and support LGBTQ+ residents and families.

Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life

Researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders found that 28% of Native Hawaiian adults ages 55 and older reported mobility limitations compared with 17% to 19% of white, Filipino and Japanese adults.

Lane closures scheduled at Ala Kinoiki, Poʻipū Road intersection

Closures are scheduled from June 22-26 and are necessary for crews to complete work on the Ala Kinoiki roundabout.
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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

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Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission honored in national report

The commission received national recognition in the 2026 LGBTQ+ State Business Climate Index, published this month by Out Leadership, which highlighted Hawaiʻi’s efforts to foster inclusion and support LGBTQ+ residents and families.

Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life

Researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders found that 28% of Native Hawaiian adults ages 55 and older reported mobility limitations compared with 17% to 19% of white, Filipino and Japanese adults.

High bacteria levels found at Waiʻoli Beach Park

The Department of Health is retesting a water sample from Waiʻoli Beach Park after finding unusually high bacterial levels.

Native Hawaiian civic engagement efforts to expand through Office of Hawaiian Affairs for 2026 elections

Office plans statewide congressional debate and trustee candidate forums.

Advanced deep-sea technology helps document first live observations of iconic goblin shark

The University of Hawaiʻi oceanographers have recorded the elusive goblin shark in its natural deep-ocean habitat, extending the known depth and ranges of this “living fossil” across the Central Pacific.

Nara Organics recalls infant formula due to potential contamination linked to infant botulism

There is a potential contamination by Clostridium botulinum in Nara Organics’ powdered infant formula products that are sold nationwide at Target stores and through direct-to-consumer sales online.

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House destroyed in fire in Puna believed to be abandoned, according to neighbors

The cause of the fire is undetermined, and damages are estimated to be at $177,900.

Hawai‘i Island police report 12 DUI arrests islandwide during the week of June 8-14

As of June 14, there were 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 16 fatalities, compared with 12 fatal crashes, resulting in 13 fatalities for the same time last year.

Trustees for Office of Hawaiian Affairs decide now not right time to purchase TV station

Trustees did, however, emphasize discussing the proposal itself reflects an important and evolving conversation about the future of Native Hawaiian ownership, influence and participation within major economic and communications sectors.

Big Island man indicted after pedestrian struck at Old Kona Airport in May dies

The 24-year-old is scheduled to appear in Third Circuit Court in Kona on Thursday morning for an arraignment and plea.

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Lahaina Third Saturdays this Saturday, May 20

The Maui Economic Recovery Commission (Maui ERC) Healing Journey Team is honored to announce the monthly return of Paʻūpili 3rd Saturdays, a community healing gathering in Lahaina Town. The next event will take place this Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lahaina United Methodist Church.

FEMA reminds residents impacted by Kona Low that help continues after registration deadline

The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for the March 10–24, 2026 Kona Low flooding has passed. However, FEMA and its partners want impacted residents in the City and County of Honolulu, and Hawaiʻi and Maui counties to know that support continues and, in some circumstances, late applications may still be considered.

Gas Watch: prices continue to ease ahead of Independence Day travel

In Kahului, the average price is $5.63 per gallon, down two cents from last week and $1.19 higher than a year ago. AAA Hawaiʻi expects travel volumes to remain near record levels during the Independence Day holiday period, with most travelers choosing to take road trips.

DOH reports travel-related dengue virus case in Oʻahu visitor

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu involving a visitor. As this case involves a nonresident, it is not included in Hawaiʻi’s official dengue case count, which remains at five cases statewide. The affected individual was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.