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    Hawaiʻi DOH warns public about potent opioid-like substance known as 7-OH

    Kaua'i residents are being cautioned about the dangers of 7-hydroxymitragynine, a potent opioid-like substance marketed as "enhanced kratom," which poses serious health risks.

    Kaua‘i News Mechanical problem forces closure of Kapa’a pool

    Hawai‘i News March unemployment rates increase slightly to 2.4

    Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami officially files to run for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi

    No other candidate has officially filed to run for the No. 2 elected post in the state, but five other candidates have pulled papers, including former Deputy Attorney General John Choi. May 12, 2026 · 03:22pm

    Kaua‘i woman sentenced after pleading guilty to defrauding coronavirus assistance program

    The Kapa‘a woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after fraudulently obtaining more than $100,000 through the program.

    Kaua‘i News Sunset Adoption Nights aims to connect more Kauaʻi families with rescue pets

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi youth golf program swings into summer with June registration

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    Kaua‘i woman sentenced after pleading guilty to defrauding coronavirus assistance program

    The Kapa‘a woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after fraudulently obtaining more than $100,000 through the program.

    Mechanical problem forces closure of Kapa’a pool

    Due to mechanical issues, the Kapaʻa swimming pool will be temporarily closed starting May 13.

    Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami officially files to run for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi

    No other candidate has officially filed to run for the No. 2 elected post in the state, but five other candidates have pulled papers, including former Deputy Attorney General John Choi.

    March unemployment rates increase slightly to 2.4%

    According to the State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, jobs decrease by 1,700 year over year.

    Hawaiʻi DOH warns public about potent opioid-like substance known as 7-OH

    Kaua’i residents are being cautioned about the dangers of 7-hydroxymitragynine, a potent opioid-like substance marketed as “enhanced kratom,” which poses serious health risks.

    Sunset Adoption Nights aims to connect more Kauaʻi families with rescue pets

    Starting May 15, the Kauaʻi Humane Society will launch its “Sunset Adoption Hour,” extending adoption hours to 7 p.m. and lowering adoption fees.
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    Kaua‘i woman sentenced after pleading guilty to defrauding coronavirus assistance program

    The Kapa‘a woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after fraudulently obtaining more than $100,000 through the program.

    Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami officially files to run for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi

    No other candidate has officially filed to run for the No. 2 elected post in the state, but five other candidates have pulled papers, including former Deputy Attorney General John Choi.

    March unemployment rates increase slightly to 2.4%

    According to the State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, jobs decrease by 1,700 year over year.

    Hawaiʻi DOH warns public about potent opioid-like substance known as 7-OH

    Kaua’i residents are being cautioned about the dangers of 7-hydroxymitragynine, a potent opioid-like substance marketed as “enhanced kratom,” which poses serious health risks.

    65th annual Business Night honors student achievement with awards totaling $122,500 

    Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa brought together more than 500 students and business professionals for an evening of mentorship and recognition.

    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.

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    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 13, 2026

    Breezy east northeasterly trade winds will remain through the week and could ease slightly this weekend and become more easterly. Showers will favor windward...

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 13, 2026

    A small short to medium period NW swell will slowly decrease through tonight. A small long period NW swell then arrives by Wednesday afternoon and peaks on...

    UPDATE: Authorities locate missing 13-year-old girl in good health

    Authorities safely located 13-year-old Vasconcellos following an endangered missing child alert issued earlier Tuesday.

    Kaua’i Mayor Derek Kawakami officially files for Lt. Governor race

    No other candidate has officially filed to run for the No. 2 elected post in the state, but five other candidates have pulled papers, including former Deputy Attorney General John Choi.

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    Maui Surf Forecast for May 13, 2026

    A small short to medium period NW swell will slowly decrease through tonight. A small long period NW swell then arrives by Wednesday afternoon and peaks on...

    Lahaina Third Saturdays return this Saturday, May 16

    The Maui Economic Recovery Commission (Maui ERC) – Healing Journey Team is honored to announce the return of Pa‘ūpili 3rd Saturdays, a monthly community healing gathering in Lahaina Town. The next event will take place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lahaina United Methodist Church.

    State targets Japan tourism gap as Maui seeks big-spending visitors

    Japanese visitors have been drawn more to Waikīkī than to Maui's resorts, and a new state report calls for changing that by rebuilding and diversifying Japanese visitor demand.

    State championship to return to Hoʻokipa in 2031; inaugural location called world-class ‘surf stadium’

    The County of Maui’s Hoʻokipa Beach Park lived up to its billing as a world-class surfing venue with solid waves both days, being labeled by several spectators and officials as the perfect “surf stadium” for the historic Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association’s inaugural state surfing championships on May 1 and 2, 2026. HHSAA Executive Director Chris Chun said the event will return to Hoʻokipa in 2031 as part of a five-year rotation.