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News briefs for May 11: Public corruption case update, funds available for Kona low damage, L&L marks strongest opening month

Attorney General continues biweekly update on public corruption case, funds available for Hawaiʻi residents impacted by Kona low and L&L opens new locations.

Kaua‘i County’s DMV and Real Property offices to close for training

The staff training will take place on May 13. Offices will reopen on May 14.

Senate bill reaffirms that corporations, artificial persons cannot influence elections

Hawaiʻi State Senate passed a measure that clarifies that corporations and other artificial entities cannot spend money or contribute to elections and ballot measures.

Heavy runoff prompts no-swim advisory at Hanalei Bay and nearby shores

Due to dangerous runoff and brown-water conditions, Kauaʻi’s Ocean Safety Bureau strongly advises against swimming and other ocean activities at Hanalei Bay and along north-facing shores.

University of Hawaiʻi ballroom dance team win third consecutive national title

The Ballroom Dance Club offers beginner classes to all University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students, faculty and staff every Tuesday.

Mokulele Airlines increase fares to continue interisland flights

Amid the rising fuel costs, Mokulele Airlines is increasing its airfare by $10 on average to continue daily flights.
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News briefs for May 11: Public corruption case update, funds available for Kona low damage, L&L marks strongest opening month

Attorney General continues biweekly update on public corruption case, funds available for Hawaiʻi residents impacted by Kona low and L&L opens new locations.

Senate bill reaffirms that corporations, artificial persons cannot influence elections

Hawaiʻi State Senate passed a measure that clarifies that corporations and other artificial entities cannot spend money or contribute to elections and ballot measures.

University of Hawaiʻi ballroom dance team win third consecutive national title

The Ballroom Dance Club offers beginner classes to all University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students, faculty and staff every Tuesday.

Mokulele Airlines increase fares to continue interisland flights

Amid the rising fuel costs, Mokulele Airlines is increasing its airfare by $10 on average to continue daily flights.

From ashes to stone, a Big Island artist honors her deceased mother in a different way

Dandylyon Darr has captured the essence of her late mother by turning her ashes into river-like stones to keep her spirit alive.

Loulu palm takes center stage at National Tropical Botanical Garden festival in Lāwai valley

At the National Tropical Botanical Garden’s “Loulu Love Fest,” discover the rich cultural and ecological significance of Hawaiʻi’s native loulu palm.

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UH ballroom dance team are “no longer underdogs” after third national title

Dancers from the Ballroom Dance Club at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa competed against 37 colleges in the National Collegiate DanceSport Championships this March.

New statewide recovery initiative aims to bring back visitors following Kona low storms

Gov. Josh Green released $2 million in funds to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority to re-engage visitors before they commit to other summer plans.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 11, 2026

A weak surface trough that brought areas of showers to much of the state the past few days has finally moved west of Kauai. Trade winds will now become fully...

Missing child reported endangered after disappearing in the Pāhoa area

Authorities are urgently asking for the public’s help to locate 11-year-old Waylon Kealoha, who was last seen Sunday evening in Nanawale Estates near Pāhoa.

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Maui Surf Forecast for May 11, 2026

A small medium period NW swell maintains small surf along N and W shores today. A new slightly larger N swell arrives late tonight peaking during Monday...

Hawaiian Electric announces work on utility poles to reduce wildfire risk

Hawaiian Electric will begin replacing wooden utility poles along Honoapi’ilani Highway in Lahaina later this month as part of its wildfire risk reduction efforts on Maui. Work is scheduled to run from May 18 through the end of June between Kai Hele Kū Street and Aholo Road. The project involves swapping out 19 wooden poles […]

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa appoints Vickie Chen as Director of Group Sales

Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, situated on award-winning Kā‘anapali Beach at iconic Pu‘u Keka‘a (Black Rock), welcomes Vickie Chen as its new Director of Group Sales.

Free fall prevention workshop coming to Kīhei May 19

A Kīhei-based home care agency is hosting a free community workshop this month focused on one of the most serious health risks facing older adults—falls. Ohana Care Maui will present the May installment of its ongoing speaker series on from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 19 at Kalama Heights, 101 Kanani Road, Kīhei. A question-and-answer […]