Community Special ceremony, exhibit mark 40th anniversary since USS Missouri recommissioning
Community Kaua’i County transitions to new emergency alert platform
End of an era at Kōloa Rum Co. as longtime president, chief operating officer Bob Gunter steps down
The Kaua'i distillery's Chief Commercial Officer Robert Ramer succeeds Gunter as chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations while continuing its growth and expansion into the next chapter. May 03, 2026 · 08:00am
Public forum to discuss civics with panelists at Kauaʻi Community College
"Laws Make a Difference, and So Can You," will feature a panel discussion about civics and the ways individuals can make a difference in their communities through civic participation.Community Division of Motor Vehicles self-serve kiosk in Līhuʻe now accepting cash
Hawai‘i News Kapaʻa softball field closed next week
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17 lane closures scheduled during week of May 2-8 on Kaua‘i state roadways
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures scheduled during weekend in Līhuʻe
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea summit eruptions on Big Island outside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
Junk vehicle disposal services temporarily suspended
Mark your calendar: Online registration for Summer Fun Program begins later this month
More heart for Hawai‘i: Southwest Airlines boosts ‘Ohana Rewards
State supplemental budget bill approved by Senate, House funding panels
Mass kill of 168 seabirds on Kauaʻi sparks renewed calls for action
Study: Seasonal resource sharing preserves vast ocean microbial diversity
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Kaua‘i News
End of an era at Kōloa Rum Co. as longtime president, chief operating officer Bob Gunter steps down
The Kaua‘i distillery’s Chief Commercial Officer Robert Ramer succeeds Gunter as chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations while continuing its growth and expansion into the next chapter.
More than $300 million of state’s tourism revenue washed away by kona lows in March
Number of visitors statewide in March decreased 1.7% from the same month a year before, but Kaua‘i visitor stats buck the statewide trend and see an increase; visitor spending throughout islands falls 1.6% from March 2025.
Public forum to discuss civics with panelists at Kauaʻi Community College
“Laws Make a Difference, and So Can You,” will feature a panel discussion about civics and the ways individuals can make a difference in their communities through civic participation.
Special ceremony, exhibit mark 40th anniversary since USS Missouri recommissioning
Veterans reunite aboard their ship four decades later at Pearl Harbor to honor service, legacy and enduring spirit of the Mighty Mo.
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Hawaii News
End of an era at Kōloa Rum Co. as longtime president, chief operating officer Bob Gunter steps down
The Kaua‘i distillery’s Chief Commercial Officer Robert Ramer succeeds Gunter as chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations while continuing its growth and expansion into the next chapter.
More than $300 million of state’s tourism revenue washed away by kona lows in March
Number of visitors statewide in March decreased 1.7% from the same month a year before, but Kaua‘i visitor stats buck the statewide trend and see an increase; visitor spending throughout islands falls 1.6% from March 2025.
Special ceremony, exhibit mark 40th anniversary since USS Missouri recommissioning
Veterans reunite aboard their ship four decades later at Pearl Harbor to honor service, legacy and enduring spirit of the Mighty Mo.
Kapaʻa softball field closed next week
The softball field will close for resurfacing from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8.
Big Island News
Simple ocean model predicts El Niño 15 months in advance
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa model predicts the development of a strong El Niño, more than 35.6 degrees warmer than normal over the equatorial eastern Pacific Ocean, toward the end of this year.
Public input sought for Kawaihae Harbor improvements project on Big Island
The Draft Environmental Assessment for the harbor project to improve roadway congestion, cargo capacity and aging infrastructure now is available for public review and comment.
Most criminal justice reform bills in Hawai‘i not moving forward this legislative session
The legislative session adjourns on May 8.
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives celebrates inaugural Laulau Day
“Laulau is more than a beloved island staple; it carries deep cultural and historical meaning," said Oʻahu state Rep. Darius Kila. "Preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian foods helps honor Native Hawaiian culture and ensures these practices continue to be understood and passed on.”
Maui News
Hirono, Meng introduce resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month
This resolution celebrates the many contributions Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have made to the nation and emphasizes the importance of celebrating diversity.
Maui Weather Forecast for May 03, 2026
A broad high pressure ridge north of the islands will produce moderate trade winds through Monday. Wind speeds will weaken from Tuesday through Thursday as a...
