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Beware of text scam involving bogus unpaid traffic fines

Hawaiʻi State Judiciary reports people statewide are receiving alleged Department of Motor Vehicles text messages saying that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the recipient’s driving privileges and vehicle registration will be suspended, and they will be assessed an additional fee.

One-on-one with Kauaʻi’s new police chief, Rudy Tai

“Even though I left Hawaiʻi, the aloha spirit never left me,” said Rudy Tai, who was born and raised on Oʻahu. “I’ve always stayed connected, but it’s been a long time, and I am ready to reconnect.”

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa brings cutting-edge research to state lawmakers

The fourth annual Research Day allowed about 100 undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, faculty and staff to share their work with state legislators through informational displays, demonstrations and interactive activities.

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority to share draft destination management action plans

The state agency hosted more than 30 in-person and online community listening sessions from September to December 2025 throughout the Hawaiian Islands, allowing residents to share ideas for tourism that preserve cultural, historic and environmental resources, while supporting community well-being, ensuring alignment with each island’s unique identity and values.

Kawakami returns from U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C.

From Jan. 27-30, Kawakami joined mayors from across the country to collaborate on shared challenges and national priorities impacting local communities.

U.S. Sen. Mazie co-introduces resolution protecting abortion access for veterans

Fifteen U.S. senators are trying to overturn a federal rule that ends abortion counseling and abortion care for veterans, including in cases of rape or when a pregnancy threatens the health of the veteran.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
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Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
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Beware of text scam involving bogus unpaid traffic fines

Hawaiʻi State Judiciary reports people statewide are receiving alleged Department of Motor Vehicles text messages saying that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the recipient’s driving privileges and vehicle registration will be suspended, and they will be assessed an additional fee.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa brings cutting-edge research to state lawmakers

The fourth annual Research Day allowed about 100 undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, faculty and staff to share their work with state legislators through informational displays, demonstrations and interactive activities.

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority to share draft destination management action plans

The state agency hosted more than 30 in-person and online community listening sessions from September to December 2025 throughout the Hawaiian Islands, allowing residents to share ideas for tourism that preserve cultural, historic and environmental resources, while supporting community well-being, ensuring alignment with each island’s unique identity and values.

Kawakami returns from U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C.

From Jan. 27-30, Kawakami joined mayors from across the country to collaborate on shared challenges and national priorities impacting local communities.

With $130M in new ‘green fees’ expected, Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs

The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.

U.S. Senate approves bipartisan funding for Hawaiʻi initiatives; House passes measure, too

“The new funding will improve our roads and infrastructure, and provide people with health care, housing and other essential services,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said.

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Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeks administrator for new Mālama Honua program

Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program is a pilot grant project for income-qualified Native Hawaiian homeowners ineligible for traditional loans because of income or credit limitations; the agency is seeking a nonprofit partner to administer the program.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces February flight operations

Management of the national park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources as well as to maintain backcountry facilities.

UPDATE: High wind warning canceled for Big Island summits of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa

The warning was originally supposed to be in effect until 6 p.m. today (Feb. 4); however, forecasters in Honolulu report winds atop both summits have decreased to below warning thresholds.

Mark your calendar now for Niu Festival: A Ho‘opono Event in Hilo

Free communitywide cultural and educational gathering planned for Feb. 22 in downtown Hilo.

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Hawaiʻi launches statewide pre-eviction mediation filing program

This week Thursday marks the launch of a new statewide Pre-Eviction Mediation Filing Program. The two-year pilot requires landlords to participate in mediation before filing residential eviction cases involving non-payment of rent.

Maui Weather Forecast for February 04, 2026

Dry weather and light winds prevail through Thursday followed by a transition to a very windy and much wetter period Friday night into early next week. This...

‘Vienna model’ bill advances to limit rental housing fund surpluses to more housing

A state Senate committee has advanced a bill that uses the "Vienna Model" of housing in Austria, where limited-profit housing associations create a sustainable cycle of money available for future development.

Investigation into illegal poaching on private ranch land in Haʻikū nets two arrests

Local ranchers reported repeated incidents of poachers unlawfully hunting deer and killing cattle at night on private property, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in livestock losses and raising significant public safety concerns.