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Briefs for May 19: State seeks input on future wildfire policy, state employee earns national honor, advocates energized by Green Fee

State seeks public input for future wildfire recovery policy, state Director of Communications earned a national award and advocates celebrate the effects from the Green Fee.

Trash pickup delayed in parts of Kauaʻi due to staffing shortages

Trash collection in the Kalāheo, Līhuʻe, and Kawaihau areas of Kauaʻi is delayed on Tuesday due to staffing shortages.

More than $322K in federal grant funds secured by state, University of Hawaiʻi for plant pathogen, biosecurity projects

Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity officials say the projects to be funded with the federal grant dollars are intended to help move Hawaiʻi toward a more proactive, technology-driven biosecurity framework capable of addressing increasingly complex global agricultural threats.

Return to Japan: Traditional voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa to make Japan stops in 2027

Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will visit the island nation for the first time in 20 years; dates will tentatively be from April to September next year as part of the Moananuiākea Voyage

Starwood Capital Group seek to resume maintenance work at Princeville golf course

Starwood Capital Group was prohibited from development, ground-disturbing activity at the Makai Woods Golf Course after a court case cited anthrax-infected cattle buried beneath parts of the golf course.

Two professors at Kauaʻi Community College honored for excellence

Mark Ombrello, assistant professor of history, and Brian Yamamoto, professor of natural sciences, were among the 25 members of the University of Hawaiʻi faculty to receive top awards.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Briefs for May 19: State seeks input on future wildfire policy, state employee earns national honor, advocates energized by Green Fee

State seeks public input for future wildfire recovery policy, state Director of Communications earned a national award and advocates celebrate the effects from the Green Fee.

More than $322K in federal grant funds secured by state, University of Hawaiʻi for plant pathogen, biosecurity projects

Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity officials say the projects to be funded with the federal grant dollars are intended to help move Hawaiʻi toward a more proactive, technology-driven biosecurity framework capable of addressing increasingly complex global agricultural threats.

Return to Japan: Traditional voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa to make Japan stops in 2027

Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will visit the island nation for the first time in 20 years; dates will tentatively be from April to September next year as part of the Moananuiākea Voyage

Two professors at Kauaʻi Community College honored for excellence

Mark Ombrello, assistant professor of history, and Brian Yamamoto, professor of natural sciences, were among the 25 members of the University of Hawaiʻi faculty to receive top awards.

2026 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Coaches Hawaiian Islands Tour underway

This week’s remaining clinic schedule includes a stop by the Vulcans coaches Thursday, May 21, at Kapa‘a High School on Kaua‘i.

State announces Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit convenes June

Local leaders, developers, investors and community stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming summit and can register now.

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Hawai‘i County looking to governor for aid in improving traffic safety after series of deadly crashes

As of Tuesday, May 19, there have been 13 traffic fatalities in 2026 on Hawai‘i Island, including eight in the past two weeks.

Briefs for May 19: Submit input on future wildfire policy, state employees train in trauma-informed care, vaping and effects on mental health

Statewide news regarding future wildfire recovery policy, the first cohort of state employees certified in trauma-informed care and research on the effects of vaping on mental health.

2026 University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Coaches Hawaiian Islands Tour continues this week

This week's remaining clinic schedule includes stops by the Vulcans coaches this week on Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi; clinics were hosted last week on the Big Island and Maui.

Hawaiʻi Island records 13th traffic fatality of the year after Keaʻau collision

A high-speed collision between a motorcycle and a Tesla SUV on May 18 resulted in the death of Max Mattos of Kurtistown. Investigators suspect that speed and reckless driving were contributing factors.

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EPA announces $9.5 million for Hawaiʻi to address PFAS in drinking water

US Environmental Protection Agency has announced $9.457 million in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Hawaiʻi communities that need it most.

Hawaiʻi-Philippines Business Tradeshow, Symposium and Reception to showcase expanding economic opportunities

A tradeshow featuring products from Hawai‘i and Ilocos Norte will run concurrently. The event will close with an evening banquet featuring remarks from Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, followed by a reaffirmation ceremony marking 22 years of sister-state relations between Hawai‘i and Ilocos Norte.

Update: Haʻikū woman succumbs to injuries in head-on crash on Honoapiʻilani Hwy

A Haʻikū woman has succumbed to injuries sustained in a head-on crash reported on May 11, 2026. Maui Police have identified the woman as 55-year-old Teresa Campisi. 

Hawaiʻi Alpha Delta Kappa, Gamma Chapter announces 2026 scholarship recipients

The Hawaiʻi Alpha Delta Kappa, Gamma Chapter presented $1875 to eight 2026 graduates from public high schools in Maui County. Students were selected based on academic excellence, character and service to school and community.