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Kauaʻi authorities renew call for information in 2010 Amber Jackson homicide case

Detectives secured an arrest warrant in December 2025 for Gregory Glaser on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with Amber Jackson’s death, but have been unable to locate him.

New pathways created toward homeownership in Hawai‘i with signing of Senate bill

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.

Developer of Coco Palms Resort property secures $431 million in financing for 351-room luxury resort

After decades of projects have gone nowhere to redevelop the once iconic resort that was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, the new financing has led to a new hotel opening date of 2028.

Haleiwa Joe’s chef reels in top honors at Sixth Annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest

Hawaii’s culinary scene was electrified as Chef Justin Firmignac of Oʻahu’s Haleʻiwa Joe’s claimed victory at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest.

Kaua‘i’s largest mall to host annual Back to School Bash

Kukui Grove Center will be giving away school supplies to keiki.

First responders rescue visitor with hiking injury near Waipoʻo Falls

The 47-year old hiker from California was successfully rescued by with short-haul helicopter operation for swift extraction.
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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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Nearly $130 million in funding available through Green Fee opportunities

A statewide workshop series aims to empower community organizations with the skills needed to secure funding to support environmental and cultural projects.

New pathways created toward homeownership in Hawai‘i with signing of Senate bill

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.

Haleiwa Joe’s chef reels in top honors at Sixth Annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest

Hawaii’s culinary scene was electrified as Chef Justin Firmignac of Oʻahu’s Haleʻiwa Joe’s claimed victory at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest.

Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing leased Hawai‘i lands

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says “reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward” and removes condemnation as an option.

University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine

The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.

Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed into law

“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang.

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Kona luncheon to honor Officer of the Month John Harvey

The luncheon also will feature a presentation by Special Agent Emily Moore of the FBI Honolulu Field Office’s Kona Resident Agency.

Convicted sex offender living in Volcano held on $140,000 bail for failing to report

The 48-year-old remains in custody on $140,000 bail.

Hawai‘i Island police conclude concentrated enforcement campaign on Daniel K. Inouye Highway

Although this high-visibility enforcement campaign ended on June 21, officers will continue conducting proactive traffic enforcement operations along the cross-island roadway to address hazardous driving behaviors.

New Senate Bill signed into law to create pathways to homeownership in Hawai‘i

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.

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Hirono joins in introducing bill to make college more affordable, double Pell Grant

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 would nearly double the Pell Grant maximum award, index the maximum award for inflation, and make other changes to expand the award for working students, while also protecting the program from budget shortfalls and eligibility changes. 

The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay earns LEED Gold certification; joins three Maui properties already honored

With the designation, all five of Host’s Hawaiʻi properties have now earned LEED certification, the company said. The others are Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort and ʻIlikai Villas; Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui; Hyatt Place Waikīkī Beach; and Maui Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa.

Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union awards $22,000 in classroom grants, including five Maui schools

Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union has awarded $22,000 in grants to 44 Hawaiʻi public school teachers through its 2026 Investing in Education grant program, with five Maui schools among the recipients.

51st Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Festival returns July 23-25 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center

Hawai‘i’s next generation of hula dancers will take center stage at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center July 23-25, 2026, for the 51st Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition & Festival, one of Hawai‘i’s most cherished cultural traditions now under the stewardship of the Hawaiian Council.