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Gov. Josh Green outlines plans to meet Hawaiʻi’s challenges during 2026 during State of State address

With the State of Hawaiʻi having to try to make up for billions in federal cuts and actions to maintain services, Gov. Josh Green said he proposes no changes to tax cuts in 2026 but would ask to pause cuts for 2027-2029.

Test of Wireless Emergency Notification System on Kauaʻi set for Monday at 5:30 p.m.

The test supports ongoing efforts to strengthen Kauaʻi County’s emergency communication system, including the integration of new 4-1-1 data to improve the delivery of public information during emergencies

Invasive ramie moth detected on Kauaʻi, targeting māmaki

Community’s help needed to find infestations of ramie moth caterpillars, which are voracious feeders of māmaki leaves that quickly defoliate entire plants.

Kahu ʻĀina projects bridge culture, conservation throughout Hawaiian Islands

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority invests in locally driven initiatives that heal, restore and reconnect people with place.

USDA seeks sponsors to provide meals for keiki while school’s out for summer

Schools, public agencies, churches and private nonprofit organizations can apply to be Summer Food Service Program sponsors; organizations receive reimbursements for serving healthy meals and snacks at approved sites to children and teenagers, 18 years old and younger.

Updated leadership in Hawaiʻi House of Representatives named for 2026 state legislative session

Members of the Kaua‘i House delegation will be taking leadership roles on the House floor and in committees, including House Speaker Nadine Nakamura and Majority Floor Leader Dee Morikawa.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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Gov. Josh Green outlines plans to meet Hawaiʻi’s challenges during 2026 during State of State address

With the State of Hawaiʻi having to try to make up for billions in federal cuts and actions to maintain services, Gov. Josh Green said he proposes no changes to tax cuts in 2026 but would ask to pause cuts for 2027-2029.

Kahu ʻĀina projects bridge culture, conservation throughout Hawaiian Islands

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority invests in locally driven initiatives that heal, restore and reconnect people with place.

USDA seeks sponsors to provide meals for keiki while school’s out for summer

Schools, public agencies, churches and private nonprofit organizations can apply to be Summer Food Service Program sponsors; organizations receive reimbursements for serving healthy meals and snacks at approved sites to children and teenagers, 18 years old and younger.

Updated leadership in Hawaiʻi House of Representatives named for 2026 state legislative session

Members of the Kaua‘i House delegation will be taking leadership roles on the House floor and in committees, including House Speaker Nadine Nakamura and Majority Floor Leader Dee Morikawa.

Cink wins his first Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai on Big Island

“I wanted to come out here this year and start hot and not work my way into the season,” said reigning Charles Schwab Cup winner and PGA TOUR Champions Player of the Year Stewart Cink after his victory in the tour’s 2026 season opener.

Hawaiian Kingdom seeks to intervene in lawsuit filed against Kamehameha Schools

Goal is to protect Hawaiian law, history and future generations; the case also is now even more significant considering the recent American invasion of Venezuela, threat to invade Colombia, Cuba and Mexico and threat to annex Greenland.

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Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green shares successes, goals for 2026 during State of State address

With the State of Hawaiʻi having to try to make up for billions in federal cuts and actions to maintain services, Gov. Josh Green said he proposes no changes to tax cuts in 2026 but would ask to pause cuts for 2027-2029.

Hawai‘i Island police investigate theft along Ali‘i Drive in Kona

According to police, a male reported that he left his belongings, valued at $340, on the side of the road near the 78-6600 block of Aliʻi Drive to cross the street to help someone in need.

81 acres on Hilo-Hāmākua coast to be preserved in perpetuity

Hawaiʻi County made the $6.2 million purchase of the property with funding from its Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Commission program.

Police identify 37-year-old diver who likely drowned in Nāʻālehu

Hawai‘i Fire Department personnel searched by helicopter and located the missing diver, identified as Hilo resident Garrett Amaral, who was found unresponsive in the water 100 yards off shore.

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Montage Kapalua Bay kicks off 2026 with on-property experiences

Montage Kapalua Bay is kicking off the year with an exciting lineup of on-property experiences. From oceanfront Valentine’s Day dining at Cane & Canoe to Self-Love Vinaya Yoga and a celebratory dragon dance to celebrate the Year of The Horse, resort executives say there's something for everyone.

Hawaiian Music Series 2026 kicks off at its new location in Lahaina

This week, the beloved Hawaiian Music Series returns to Lahaina for 2026 at a new location on the lawn of Waiola Church, 535 Waineʻe Street. The first free, family-friendly concert takes place this Thursday, Jan. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., featuring acclaimed Maui musician Joshua Kahula. Free parking is available on site.

Forensic Sciences Lab secures last remains of venerated Saint Marianne of Molokaʻi

More than a century after her death, the story of a saint who served those with leprosy and died on Moloka’i is being told anew—through science. Chaminade University’s Forensic Sciences Unit is helping evaluate her remains, uniting Marianist mission and modern forensic expertise to bring history to life in service to the community.

Gov. Green highlights Maui wildfire recovery in annual State of State Address

Gov. Josh Green pledged to extend rent support for Maui wildfire survivors through February 2027 and proposed halting future state tax cuts to preserve social services during his State of the State address today in the House Chambers at the State Capitol.