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Equipment issues halt production of Kaua‘i ID cards, driver’s licenses and permits

The Division of Motor Vehicles staff continues to work with its vendors to restore full functionality as quickly as possible.

Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack

The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries.

Hawaiʻi Lions holding 17th annual eyeglasses, hearing aids, and new food drive on Kauaʻi

On Jan. 24, the Hawaiʻi Lions are set to make a significant impact with their 17th annual “Lions in Sight” event, during which they will collect eyeglasses and hearing aids.

Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending

US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation.

Global Microsoft outage disrupts email and notifications at Hawai’i State Legislature

On Tuesday, a Microsoft Exchange outage disrupted the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s email and digital services, leading to communication delays and impacting the distribution of legislative hearing notices.

UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

A high surf advisory has been issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
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Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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Kaua‘i first responders honored for life-saving efforts following November shark attack

The ceremony highlighted the efforts of personnel from the Ocean Safety Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department dispatch, Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response following the attack at Waioli Beach Park in Hanalei that left Chance Swanson with life-threatening injuries.

Hawaiʻi Lions holding 17th annual eyeglasses, hearing aids, and new food drive on Kauaʻi

On Jan. 24, the Hawaiʻi Lions are set to make a significant impact with their 17th annual “Lions in Sight” event, during which they will collect eyeglasses and hearing aids.

Tokuda delivers for Hawaiʻi housing projects and public education; Rejects ICE spending

US Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) voted in favor of a minibus package that includes funding for the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Transportation.

Global Microsoft outage disrupts email and notifications at Hawai’i State Legislature

On Tuesday, a Microsoft Exchange outage disrupted the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s email and digital services, leading to communication delays and impacting the distribution of legislative hearing notices.

UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

A high surf advisory has been issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.

Hawaiʻi State Association of Counties calls for prevention gun safety measures

The measures in the legislative package support funding for a statewide gun buyback program and investments in enforcement, training and public awareness for Hawaiʻi’s “red-flag” law.

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Police investigating large Hilo brawl of teenagers, adults after reports of weapons, injuries

Dispatchers received multiple calls reporting that about 50 juveniles and adults were fighting in the area of Pōpolo and Hema streets, with some participants reportedly armed with machetes.

Services set to honor life, legacy of Hawai‘i Island’s Nālani Kanakaʻole

Kanakaʻole passed away peacefully on Jan. 3 in Hilo at the age of 79.

Hawaiʻi Lions holding 17th annual eyeglasses, hearing aids and new food drive

The program encourages residents to comb through dresser drawers and closets and donate any unused eyewear and hearing aids, which will be sorted, cleaned and donated to people in need.

Eight teens rescued during multiagency child recovery operation on O‘ahu

The operation was conducted during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January. Two children who recovered were reported as runaways more than one year ago.

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FEMA temporary housing assistance extended to February 2027 for wildfire survivors

Federal housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors has been extended through February 2027, providing relief to nearly 1,000 households that were facing an impending cutoff.

Case votes for defense, labor and transportation measures, but against the Homeland Security measure

US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the key House Committee on Appropriations, responsible for all federal discretionary funding, today supported House passage of three of the four final annual appropriations bills for the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (commencing Oct. 1, 2026) but opposed the fourth.

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation doubles investment fund to support housing, food systems

The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is doubling the size of its Social Impact Investment Fund to $20 million, a move intended to increase accessible capital for affordable housing, food systems and small business lending across the state, including Maui County.

Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission announces February trolling schedule

The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates for February 2026. All registered vessels may enter the Reserve to troll on Feb. 7-8, and 21-22 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday).