Community Blazing victory: Penesa named 2026 World Fireknife Champion
Community Mark your calendar now: Goodwill reuse collection event scheduled in early June
Pacific Missile Range Facility Mālama ʻĀina Day empowers students with hands-on conservation learning
This year’s theme was “Planet vs. Plastics," with hands-on presentations and activities for the West Kauaʻi fourth-graders in attendance, covering various topics such as plastic waste recycling, meteorology, wildlife protection, energy conservation and more. May 27, 2026 · 05:00am
Community invited to attend Nā Ala Hele Program Plan meeting
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Kaua‘i News Lane closures now scheduled through May 29 for Ala Kīnoiki in Po‘ipū
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Kaua‘i News
Blazing victory: Penesa named 2026 World Fireknife Champion
Falaniko Solomona Penesa of Samoa claimed the top spot in the elite men’s division, outperforming Hikitahi Piokoe of Arue, Tahiti, who placed second, and Kenshi Jordan of Ishigaki, Japan, who finished third.
Mark your calendar now: Goodwill reuse collection event scheduled in early June
The collection event is slated for Friday, June 12, at Kaua‘i Resource Center, and is for residents, businesses and other organizations.
New single ‘Not Living for the Likes’ set for release this week by renowned Hawaiʻi group Kapena
Island-pop single by the renowned Hawaiʻi music group encourages listeners to find self-worth beyond social media validation, online comparison and pressure of digital approval.
Lane closures now scheduled through May 29 for Ala Kīnoiki in Po‘ipū
The single lane closures were originally scheduled to be finished by May 1; they are necessary to accommodate for tree trimming along parts of the roadway.
Pacific Missile Range Facility Mālama ʻĀina Day empowers students with hands-on conservation learning
This year’s theme was “Planet vs. Plastics,” with hands-on presentations and activities for the West Kauaʻi fourth-graders in attendance, covering various topics such as plastic waste recycling, meteorology, wildlife protection, energy conservation and more.
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Blazing victory: Penesa named 2026 World Fireknife Champion
Falaniko Solomona Penesa of Samoa claimed the top spot in the elite men’s division, outperforming Hikitahi Piokoe of Arue, Tahiti, who placed second, and Kenshi Jordan of Ishigaki, Japan, who finished third.
New single ‘Not Living for the Likes’ set for release this week by renowned Hawaiʻi group Kapena
Island-pop single by the renowned Hawaiʻi music group encourages listeners to find self-worth beyond social media validation, online comparison and pressure of digital approval.
Kaua‘i unemployment rates for April slightly below state average
In April, 671,050 persons were employed and 16,850 were unemployed, for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,900 statewide.
National foundation honors University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center scientist for life-saving research
Dr. Michele Carbone, a renowned researcher at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.
Big Island News
Kapena to release new single ‘Not Living for the Likes’
Island-pop single by the renowned Hawaiʻi music group encourages listeners to find self-worth beyond social media validation, online comparison and pressure of digital approval.
Monthly Kūpuna Watch meeting scheduled this week in Kona
Kūpuna Watch is an outreach program where police discuss crime and traffic trends, the importance of reporting elder abuse, as well as ways to identify and prevent financial and internet crimes.
Maui News
Lahaina ‘Detox & Wellness Workshop’ to support community healing after wildfires, June 6
A Detox and Wellness Workshop aimed at supporting recovery after the Lahaina wildfires will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. registration opens at 9:30 a.m. at the Lahaina Jodo Mission at 12 Ala Moana Street.
Community invited to shape Maui’s energy future at free public conference
Maui residents are invited to take an active role in determining the future of the island's energy system at the People's Energy Conference, a free, community-centered gathering taking place on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. HST at 1727 Wili Pa Loop, Suite B, in Wailuku. The event will also be livestreamed for those who wish to participate online.
Maui Weather Forecast for May 28, 2026
Breezy trades become moderate late this week through the weekend. Scattered showers focus windward and mauka into next week
MEO Molokaʻi Rural Shuttle could help relieve high gasoline costs
With gasoline prices ticking $7 a gallon for regular unleaded on Molokaʻi, Maui Economic Opportunity’s Rural Shuttle Service – which operates without cost to riders – could be an option for residents looking to save on their transportation costs.
