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    • Top mini golf players prepare for U.S. Open on Kauaʻi next month

    Kauaʻi mini golfers encouraged to register for the U.S. Open coming to Anaina Hou Community Park Saturday, May 16.

    Community National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designates University of Hawaiʻi as…

    Business Hawaiʻi Coffee Association welcomes new executive director to help drive strategic…

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    Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announces she will not seek re-election; opens door for Kawakami

    With Sylvia Luke out of the race, it provides an easier path for Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, who previously announced his candidacy for Hawaiʻi's second highest position. April 19, 2026 · 02:53pm

    Endangered Hawaiian owl found sick on Kauaʻi’s North Shore dies from malnutrition

    The death of an endangered native Hawaiian owl from malnutrition highlights the species’ fragility and the critical role public awareness plays in wildlife rescue efforts on Kauaʻi.

    Hawai‘i News Kaua’i firefighters douse early morning blaze in Waimea

    Business Phishing stories to be presented during final cybersecurity clinic in University of…

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    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designates University of Hawaiʻi as new reef research institute

    “This new institute combines [University of Hawaiʻi]’s strengths in cutting-edge, ocean-related research and our collaborative, place-based approach to working with resource managers throughout Hawaiʻi and the Pacific to protect our vital coral reefs,” said University of Hawaiʻi Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation Chad Walton.

    Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announces she will not seek re-election; opens door for Kawakami

    With Sylvia Luke out of the race, it provides an easier path for Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, who previously announced his candidacy for Hawaiʻi’s second highest position.

    Hawaiʻi Coffee Association welcomes new executive director to help drive strategic planning initiatives forward

    Abigail Munoz with Monarch Coffee was unanimously elected by the board, “and she was absolutely the right person for this role,” said Hawaiʻi Coffee Association President Ryson Nakamasu.

    Kaua’i firefighters douse early morning blaze in Waimea

    Early Sunday, Kauaʻi firefighters swiftly brought a blaze at an abandoned building on ʻŌla Road under control. No injuries were reported.

    Endangered Hawaiian owl found sick on Kauaʻi’s North Shore dies from malnutrition

    The death of an endangered native Hawaiian owl from malnutrition highlights the species’ fragility and the critical role public awareness plays in wildlife rescue efforts on Kauaʻi.

    Top mini golf players prepare for U.S. Open on Kauaʻi next month

    Kauaʻi mini golfers encouraged to register for the U.S. Open coming to Anaina Hou Community Park Saturday, May 16.
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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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    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designates University of Hawaiʻi as new reef research institute

    “This new institute combines [University of Hawaiʻi]’s strengths in cutting-edge, ocean-related research and our collaborative, place-based approach to working with resource managers throughout Hawaiʻi and the Pacific to protect our vital coral reefs,” said University of Hawaiʻi Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation Chad Walton.

    Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announces she will not seek re-election; opens door for Kawakami

    With Sylvia Luke out of the race, it provides an easier path for Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, who previously announced his candidacy for Hawaiʻi’s second highest position.

    Hawaiʻi Coffee Association welcomes new executive director to help drive strategic planning initiatives forward

    Abigail Munoz with Monarch Coffee was unanimously elected by the board, “and she was absolutely the right person for this role,” said Hawaiʻi Coffee Association President Ryson Nakamasu.

    Kaua’i firefighters douse early morning blaze in Waimea

    Early Sunday, Kauaʻi firefighters swiftly brought a blaze at an abandoned building on ʻŌla Road under control. No injuries were reported.

    Top mini golf players prepare for U.S. Open on Kauaʻi next month

    Kauaʻi mini golfers encouraged to register for the U.S. Open coming to Anaina Hou Community Park Saturday, May 16.

    Phishing stories to be presented during final cybersecurity clinic in University of Hawaiʻi Maui College series

    “Phishing remains the most effective attack method in 2026 because it targets the one element that can’t be easily patched: people,” said University of Hawaiʻi Chief Information Officer Jodi Ito.

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    Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announces she will not seek re-election

    With Sylvia Luke out of the race, it provides an easier path for Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, who previously announced his candidacy for Hawaiʻi's second highest position.

    Sylvia Luke announces she will not seek re-election for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi

    With Sylvia Luke out of the race, it provides an easier path for term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, who previously announced his candidacy for Hawaiʻi's second highest position.

    2026-27 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest winners announced

    Conservation stamp highlights the wild pig, while game bird stamp features the California valley quail, which was originally brought to the islands in 1818 as a gift to King Kamehameha.

    Department of Education to open A+ after-school program registration

    Ensure eligibility documents are ready for the after-school program registration on April 22.

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    State prevails in federal lawsuit that had sought to block Hawaiʻi’s claims against major fossil fuel companies

    The state of Hawaiʻi today secured a significant legal victory in federal court, with the US District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi issuing an order dismissing a lawsuit filed by the United States, that sought to stop Hawaiʻi’s separate lawsuit filed in state court against major fossil fuel companies.

    Rep. Tokuda leads House floor debate, urges swift passage of disaster aid for farmers

    US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) led floor debate for Democrats in support of H.R. 1011, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act, urging its immediate passage to enhance federal disaster assistance programs for farmers recovering from natural disasters like the devastating Kona Low storms.  

    Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke will not seek re-election

    Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announced today that she will not seek re-election to a second term. In a statement, Luke said, “This weekend, after a long discussion with my family and close friends, I decided not to seek re-election to a second term as Lieutenant Governor."

    USCG recovery intensifies, support continues in Guam following Super Typhoon Sinlaku

    US Coast Guard crews press north Sunday toward communities still isolated by the effects of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, launching a coordinated surge to reopen ports across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.