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Surging oil prices bring dark cloud over Hawai‘i’s economy, according to UHERO report

These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish labor market.

No swimming, ocean activities advised at Hanalei Bay due to brown water

Kauaʻi County ocean safety officials have posted warning signs and are monitoring the area.

Flags in Hawai‘i ordered to half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day

Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday.

Kaua’i medical professionals urged to beware of phone scam seeking personal information

State officials are alerting medical professionals across the Garden Island to a sophisticated phone scam where impostors claim to be state representatives investigating their licenses.

Gov. Josh Green approves new financing program for aging condos in Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi officials have unveiled a groundbreaking, state-backed loan program to help condominium associations.

Oklahoma visitor dies following ocean rescue at Moloa’a Beach

A 30-year-old Oklahoma man died May 13 after being pulled from the waters off Moloaʻa Beach, despite attempts to revive him.
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Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Surging oil prices bring dark cloud over Hawai‘i’s economy, according to UHERO report

These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish labor market.

Flags in Hawai‘i ordered to half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day

Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday.

Kaua’i medical professionals urged to beware of phone scam seeking personal information

State officials are alerting medical professionals across the Garden Island to a sophisticated phone scam where impostors claim to be state representatives investigating their licenses.

Gov. Josh Green approves new financing program for aging condos in Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi officials have unveiled a groundbreaking, state-backed loan program to help condominium associations.

Kauaʻi sees mixed progress in sheltering people experiencing homelessness

On the Garden Isle, 76 individuals were sheltered in 2026 compared to 59 in 2024. Unsheltered families went from 22 in 2024 to 19 in 2026.

Man charged with harassing endangered monk seal on Maui

Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, faces charges under the Endangered Species Act after allegedly attempting to harm a Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a rock at it.

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Beach parks in Hilo close following shark sighting

The decision to close the beach parks was made in coordination with the Ocean Safety Division of the Hawai‘i Fire Department.

Traffic Alert: Highway 11 near 54 mile marker closed in both directions

The road is closed due to a vehicle blocking both lanes.

Controversial Falls on Fire festival permitted to continue in Pāpaʻikou, but with conditions

The Windward Planning Commission approved a special use permit for property owner, Andrew Tepper, who has agreed to comply with conditions such as noise control, road management, fire and food safety, and cultural consultation.

Hawai’i’s economy darkens as surging oil prices increase consumer costs, UHERO report forecasts

These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish labor market.

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Deadline to request curbside pickup for storm debris is May 22

Kona Low storms right-of-way debris removal service will conclude Friday, May 22, 2026, according to the County of Maui Office of Recovery.

Manager of Maui Nui Visitor Aloha Society to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset

The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset welcomes Alexanda Witkin, PhD as its guest speaker on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 for a presentation entitled: “Aloha in Action:  Supporting Visitors and Preventing Crises in Maui Nui.”

MEO Teen Financial Literacy workshop set for June 1 and 3

Financial Literacy For Teens two-day summer workshop, put on by Maui Economic Opportunity, will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, and Wednesday, June 3, at MEO’s Wailuku office.Financial Literacy For Teens two-day summer workshop, put on by Maui Economic Opportunity, will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, and Wednesday, June 3, at MEO’s Wailuku office.

21 graduate training with Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team

The Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team welcomed 21 new members to its list of trained personnel during a graduation ceremony on May 8, 2026.