Hawai‘i News Case opposes funding measure that slashes nutrition assistance to Hawaiʻi families
Hawai‘i News L&L Hawaiian Barbecue expands East Coast reach with new Georgia location
State supplemental budget bill approved by Senate, House funding panels
The measure was finalized Thursday evening, April 30, in a joint conference committee; it now goes up for final reading in both chambers before heading to Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green's desk for his signature. April 30, 2026 · 10:09pm
Final call issued for chefs to compete in Kaua’i Poke Fest in June at Kōloa Landing
Kauaʻi Poke Fest returns to Kōloa Landing Resort on June 20, where chefs from Hawaiʻi and beyond will compete for more than $10,000 in prizes before celebrity judges, including Sam Choy.Community Study: Seasonal resource sharing preserves vast ocean microbial diversity
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Kaua‘i News
State supplemental budget bill approved by Senate, House funding panels
The measure was finalized Thursday evening, April 30, in a joint conference committee; it now goes up for final reading in both chambers before heading to Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green’s desk for his signature.
Case opposes funding measure that slashes nutrition assistance to Hawaiʻi families
US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) voted in his Appropriations Committee against his majority colleagues’ Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies funding measure.
Mass kill of 168 seabirds on Kauaʻi sparks renewed calls for action
A devastating attack, suspected to be by feral cats, has killed wedge-tailed shearwaters on Kauaʻi’s Shipwreck Beach.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue expands East Coast reach with new Georgia location
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue continues to expand its East Coast presence with the opening of its newest location in Duluth, Georgia, offering a taste of Hawaiʻi’s iconic “plate lunch.”
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Hawaii News
State supplemental budget bill approved by Senate, House funding panels
The measure was finalized Thursday evening, April 30, in a joint conference committee; it now goes up for final reading in both chambers before heading to Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green’s desk for his signature.
Case opposes funding measure that slashes nutrition assistance to Hawaiʻi families
US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) voted in his Appropriations Committee against his majority colleagues’ Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies funding measure.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue expands East Coast reach with new Georgia location
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue continues to expand its East Coast presence with the opening of its newest location in Duluth, Georgia, offering a taste of Hawaiʻi’s iconic “plate lunch.”
Study: Seasonal resource sharing preserves vast ocean microbial diversity
The study by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa oceanographers provides new insight into how high levels of biodiversity are maintained in the open ocean.
State commissions launch ‘No Hate in the 808’ campaign to combat discrimination throughout Hawaiʻi
“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to equity, dignity and inclusion for all people in Hawaiʻi,” said a joint statement from the partnering commissions involved with the statewide initiative. “Together, we are sending a clear message: discrimination is unlawful, unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”
New report just in time for Native Plant Month highlights several newly discovered Hawaiian plant species, others rediscovered
Find of five new species and rediscovery of several species previously thought lost are detailed in the new “Rare Plant Program 2025 Island Highlights” report, giving Hawaiian plant enthusiasts a great deal to celebrate during Native Plant Month in April.
Big Island News
Senate, House money committees approve state supplemental budget bill
The measure was finalized Thursday evening, April 30, in a joint conference committee; it now goes up for final reading in both chambers before heading to Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green's desk for his signature.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 01, 2026
An upper-level low northeast of the islands will remain nearly stationary through Friday, enhancing clouds and showers with moderate to locally breezy trade...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 01, 2026
The current small, northwest to north-northwest (320-335 degree), swell will slowly decline into Friday and produce near average surf along north facing...
Search suspended for fishing vessel crewman more than 1,200 miles offshore of Hawai‘i
Search efforts began after a report from Korea Mission Coordination Center at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26, that a crewman aboard the Republic of a Korea-flagged fishing vessel was reported missing at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, about 1,200 miles southeast of the Big Island.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for May 01, 2026
The current small, northwest to north-northwest (320-335 degree), swell will slowly decline into Friday and produce near average surf along north facing...
Volcano Watch — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu
Volcano Watch: While eruptions at the summit of Kīlauea most frequently occur within Halemaʻumaʻu, they can occur outside of the modern caldera as well.
Mother’s Day Happenings at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Guests and residents alike are invited to gather in the Haleakalā Gardens for a multi-course Mother's Day brunch buffet that will feature a chef-inspired menu of fresh favorites, with highlights including a raw seafood bar and carving station. End the day at Kilolani Spa, and indulge in the Mother’s Day Escape package, with 2.5 hours of treatments accompanied by a glass of champagne.
State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson retires after 25 years
Hawai‘i State Film Commissioner Donne Dawson will be retiring from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism effective April 30, 2026, concluding 25 years of service managing the Hawai‘i Film Office and the state’s film program.
