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Hawaiʻi Funding Project: Making visible resource flow into Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi Funding Project pulls from disparate funding and data sources, providing access to visualizations and data to explore funding at the most relevant and useful depth; it is a direct response to questions about federal funding disruptions early in 2025.

The $300M threat: University of Hawaiʻi seeks community input to stop invasive fruit flies

The survey seeks feedback from farmers, home gardeners, landscapers and others to assist College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience understand the status of the fruit fly pest and refine strategies to manage it.

UPDATE: Suspect in Puna triple homicide on Big Island found hiding in cave, arrested without incident

The suspect, 36-year-old Jake Baker, was captured on Red Road in Kaimu near Kalapana, according to a resident who took video of the arrest.

Hawaiian Airlines elevates onboard food service

Pre-order dining options by celebrated Hawai‘i chefs, fresh fare for all cabins and complimentary local snacks highlight evolution of tasty options for travelers.

New University of Hawaiʻi scholarship helps community college students continue to 4-year campuses

“This scholarship is one example of the new strategies we are testing to expand access, increase enrollment, strengthen educational attainment and help build the workforce our state needs. It is good for our students and good for Hawaiʻi,” said University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel.

Intervention granted in review of luxury development at Hanalei Bay

Community organizations petitioning to intervene in proposed housing development say the project threatens sensitive coastal habitat, imperiled native seabirds and Native Hawaiian cultural practices.
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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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Hawaiʻi Funding Project: Making visible resource flow into Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi Funding Project pulls from disparate funding and data sources, providing access to visualizations and data to explore funding at the most relevant and useful depth; it is a direct response to questions about federal funding disruptions early in 2025.

The $300M threat: University of Hawaiʻi seeks community input to stop invasive fruit flies

The survey seeks feedback from farmers, home gardeners, landscapers and others to assist College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience understand the status of the fruit fly pest and refine strategies to manage it.

UPDATE: Suspect in Puna triple homicide on Big Island found hiding in cave, arrested without incident

The suspect, 36-year-old Jake Baker, was captured on Red Road in Kaimu near Kalapana, according to a resident who took video of the arrest.

Hawaiian Airlines elevates onboard food service

Pre-order dining options by celebrated Hawai‘i chefs, fresh fare for all cabins and complimentary local snacks highlight evolution of tasty options for travelers.

New University of Hawaiʻi scholarship helps community college students continue to 4-year campuses

“This scholarship is one example of the new strategies we are testing to expand access, increase enrollment, strengthen educational attainment and help build the workforce our state needs. It is good for our students and good for Hawaiʻi,” said University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel.

US Department of Education leader visits University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa research facilities

The visit also provided an opportunity for federal Education Department leadership to learn more about the University of Hawaiʻi’s research enterprise, student success initiatives, workforce development efforts and higher education programs.

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Volcano Watch: What caused the major shake-up May 22 on the Big Island?

The base of Mauna Loa sitting on top of the old oceanic crust is only 6 miles below sea level, so the major magnitude-6.0 earthquake the night of Friday, May 22, happened deeper than the volcano — even deeper than the base of the ocean crust, which is bent downward by the weight of the Hawaiian Island chain.

University of Hawaiʻi leadership, federal education officials meet, tour research facilities

The visit also provided an opportunity for federal Education Department leadership to learn more about the University of Hawaiʻi’s research enterprise, student success initiatives, workforce development efforts and higher education programs.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 29, 2026

Breezy trades will gradually weaken through the weekend as a broad low pressure system developing to the far north disrupts the surface ridge extending over the...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 29, 2026

A series of south-southwest swells will produce elevated surf along southern shores through much of the week. A mix of south and south- southwest swells will...

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Maui Surf Forecast for May 29, 2026

A series of south-southwest swells will produce elevated surf along southern shores through much of the week. A mix of south and south- southwest swells will...

Maui Matsuri recognizes NAPA – United Auto Parts and Restaurant Matsu with 2026 Business Award

The 24th annual Maui Matsuri named NAPA – United Auto Parts and Restaurant Matsu as this year’s Business Award recipients for their commitment to the community, which has been a reflection of core values passed down through generations.

OHA Board decides against pursuing purchase of local television station

The Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs today voted against a proposal to fund due diligence concerning the potential purchase of local television station KITV Island News and KIKU TV.

New dates and locations added for FEMA and SBA in-person support for recovery from Kona Low storms

Survivors of the March 10–24, 2026 Kona Low flooding in the City and County of Honolulu, as well as Hawaiʻi and Maui counties can receive in-person assistance from FEMA and the US Small Business Administration at Local Recovery Centers operated by state, local and nonprofit partners. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 14, 2026.