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    • Kaua‘i man dies after being struck in Anahola while riding a moped

    This is the third traffic fatality on the Garden Island this year.

    Community State’s first high school health learning lab at Wai‘anae High on O‘ahu…

    Hawai‘i News Associate Justice Vladimir Devens nominated as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme…

    Preserving the unique ecosystem of Kaua‘i: Pacific Missile Range Facility, partners again relocate Laysan albatross

    The large body and wide wingspan of the native Hawaiian birds can pose a serious threat to pilots and the birds themselves when nesting and flying in airspace surrounding the airfield at the U.S. Navy installation on the west coast of Kaua‘i near Kekaha. April 02, 2026 · 05:00am

    Season of connection: Volunteers turn out on first workday of spring for restoration at Hulēʻia refuge

    The project focuses on a 5-acre riparian and pūnāwai area that feeds into the broader wetland system and ultimately into Alakoko loko iʻa; it is a key freshwater source that helps maintain the balance...

    Business Study of Hawaiʻi suicide rates by occupation calls for attention to support farmers

    Community Kaua‘i Police Department honors Desiree Wakuta-Matsuda as Employee of the Month for…

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    State’s first high school health learning lab at Wai‘anae High on O‘ahu welcomes governor for tour

    Proof-of-concept launches statewide network to grow Hawai‘i’s healthcare workforce.

    Associate Justice Vladimir Devens nominated as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court

    Gov. Josh Green announced the nomination of Vladimir Devens to serve as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. Devens, who has served as an associate justice since 2024, brings more than three decades of legal experience to the role, including extensive work in civil litigation and public service.

    Kaua‘i man dies after being struck in Anahola while riding a moped

    This is the third traffic fatality on the Garden Island this year.

    Season of connection: Volunteers turn out on first workday of spring for restoration at Hulēʻia refuge

    The project focuses on a 5-acre riparian and pūnāwai area that feeds into the broader wetland system and ultimately into Alakoko loko iʻa; it is a key freshwater source that helps maintain the balance needed for the fishpond to function.

    Preserving the unique ecosystem of Kaua‘i: Pacific Missile Range Facility, partners again relocate Laysan albatross

    The large body and wide wingspan of the native Hawaiian birds can pose a serious threat to pilots and the birds themselves when nesting and flying in airspace surrounding the airfield at the U.S. Navy installation on the west coast of Kaua‘i near Kekaha.

    Kaua‘i Police Department honors Desiree Wakuta-Matsuda as Employee of the Month for March

    “Every tool our officers rely on in the field is secured and managed through Desiree’s efforts, ensuring our teams have the resources they need to serve the community effectively,” said Kaua‘i Police Department Chief Rudy Tai in an announcement about Wakuta-Matsuda’s award. “For her outstanding contributions, we are honored to name her Employee of the Month.”
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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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    State’s first high school health learning lab at Wai‘anae High on O‘ahu welcomes governor for tour

    Proof-of-concept launches statewide network to grow Hawai‘i’s healthcare workforce.

    Associate Justice Vladimir Devens nominated as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court

    Gov. Josh Green announced the nomination of Vladimir Devens to serve as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. Devens, who has served as an associate justice since 2024, brings more than three decades of legal experience to the role, including extensive work in civil litigation and public service.

    Study of Hawaiʻi suicide rates by occupation calls for attention to support farmers

    Farmers are consistently exposed to invasive pests, volatile market prices and extreme weather such as the recent back-to-back kona lows that inundated the state; beyond the physical destruction of crops and infrastructure, the back-to-back kona lows also left a trail of mental and emotional exhaustion.

    Hawai‘i climate action residency program seeks Kama‘āina artists

    This initiative seeks to engage artists to explore the realities of climate change and channel their art to inspire and connect Hawaiʻi residents to climate challenges around the state.

    Kanu Hawai‘i: Support organizations as funding cuts threaten by volunteering

    April is Volunteer Month throughout the nation; recent data show additional federal funding cutbacks are placing unprecedented strain on organizations that provide backbone of support for the state’s social, environmental and educational safety nets.

    Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes Molucca Sea, no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi

    A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Molucca Sea on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities assure no tsunami threat looms over Hawaiʻi.

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    RESCHEDULED: Ka Lani Kauikeaouli Festival pushed back because of impact from kona lows

    The festival, now scheduled for May 9 in Keauhou marks 25 years of honoring Kamehameha III, a visionary leader and his enduring influence on education and Hawaiʻi.

    Gov. Green nominates Associate Justice Vladimir Devens as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court

    Gov. Josh Green announced the nomination of Vladimir Devens to serve as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. Devens, who has served as an associate justice since 2024, brings more than three decades of legal experience to the role, including extensive work in civil litigation and public service.

    Par Hawai‘i is Fueling Dreams, asking drivers to go extra mile for Special Olympics Hawai‘i

    21st annual Fueling Dreams fundraising campaign hosted by marketer of Hele and 76 Hawai‘i runs through May 24 at 33 participating Hele stores throughout the islands.

    State awards Legacy Land grants to five preservation projects on Maui, Molokaʻi

    These grants support preservation and protection of lands with natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural and historic value, while also providing public access and strengthening partnerships between government and community-based organizations.

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    OHA launches Business Development Program for Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs in the food industry

    The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is now accepting applications for its Kūlana ʻĀina Business Development Program, designed to support Native Hawaiian food entrepreneurs ready to grow and expand their businesses across Hawaiʻi’s food economy.

    Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship application deadline extended to April 30

    In the wake of the recent Kona Low storms, the application deadline for the 2026 Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship has been extended to Thursday, April 30, 2026. The original deadline was April 1, 2026.

    Mana O Maui opens Teen Camp scholarship applications

    Mana O Maui is now accepting scholarship applications from girls between the ages of 13-17 to attend  an upcoming Teen Surf Camp, hosted by Maui Surfer Girls, from June 27 to July 3, 2026. Mana O Maui is a nonprofit organization launched in 2023  to provide empowerment programs through Hawaiian cultural education,  adventure education, surf therapy and the healing arts.

    Gov. Green nominates Associate Justice Vladimir Devens as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court

    Gov. Josh Green announced the nomination of Vladimir Devens to serve as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. Devens, who has served as an associate justice since 2024, brings more than three decades of legal experience to the role, including extensive work in civil litigation and public service.