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Hui Noʻeau to open Youth Art Exhibition 2026 featuring more than 250 young artists
The Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center will open its Youth Art Exhibition 2026 with a free public reception on from 2 to 4 p.m. July 31 at its Makawao campus.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority opens registration for 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference, Sept. 24-25
Registration is open for the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference, a gathering of Hawai‘i’s hospitality professionals, stewards of natural resources and community tourism initiatives, government officials and visitor industry leaders. The conference will be Sept. 24-25 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort on O‘ahu. This year’s theme, “Ke Kahu o ka […]
Golf tournament to benefit Alzheimer’s Association set for Aug. 8 in Wailea
A charity golf tournament benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii is scheduled for Aug. 8 at Wailea Blue Course, with proceeds supporting care, education and research programs for Hawaiʻi families affected by dementia. Maui Nightlife Entertainment is organizing the event, called “Aloha Fore Alzheimer’s.” All net proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association’s work providing care and […]
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association hosts nonpartisan voter event at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association hosted a nonpartisan “Get Out the Vote” event July 18 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, giving Maui residents a chance to learn about the election process and meet with candidates running for office this year. The event was an opportunity for voters to speak with 19 candidates. Organizers said thousands […]
UH Mānoa hosts inaugural Summer Counseling Institute for high school and transfer counselors
The program invited 27 local counselors and two from Northern California to step into the shoes of a college student and explore the opportunities awaiting future Rainbow Warriors.
Navy to continue low-frequency sonar training in Hawaiian waters
The Navy has decided to move forward with a plan allowing continued use of its low-frequency sonar system for submarine detection training and testing in the Western and Central North Pacific and Eastern Indian oceans, including waters around Hawaiʻi. The decision, outlined in a record of decision tied to the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System […]
Hawaiian Airlines presents the 32nd Annual Made in Hawaii Festival
Hawaiian Airlines presents the 32nd Annual Made in Hawai’i Festival will showcase Hawai‘i’s creativity and celebrate local innovations from across the state; offering attendees an opportunity to explore over 800 vendor booths spanning just under 300,000 square feet of an impressive array of made-in-Hawai‘i products while enjoying live entertainment, chef demos, fashion shows, tastings and more.
Maui County officials monitor Hurricane Fausto, encourage residents to prepare for hurricane season
Maui County officials are encouraging residents to prepare ahead of time for hurricane season, with a higher-than-average number of tropical cyclones predicted this storm season. Hurricane Fausto remains several days away and is expected to weaken to a tropical storm when it arrives in Hawaiian waters next week. There are no watches or warnings in […]
New Maui Emergency Operations Center to open in August
Maui County’s new Emergency Operations Center will begin operations in August, following a blessing ceremony held Friday in Wailuku that drew county, state and federal officials, first responders and other dignitaries. The 9,355-square-foot facility, run by the Maui Emergency Management Agency, can accommodate up to 198 people, according to the county — nearly four times […]
Molokaʻi residents warned to stay out of isle’s south shore waters because of whale carcass
Residents and visitors are being urged to stay out of the ocean off of Molokaʻi’s south shore, near the remains of a koholā, or humpback whale, that died July 10, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources. The now deceased whale and her calf spent more than two […]
Department of Health warns of elevated fecal contamination at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach in Lahaina
The state Department of Health is advising residents and visitors of elevated levels of enterococci, a bacteria found in feces, at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach. Levels of 406 per 100 milliliter have been detected during routine beach monitoring, the department reported. The Department of Health Clean Water Branch provides beach monitoring and notification through its beach program. […]
Update: Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, four others indicted on bribery, corruption charges; Governor calls for Luke’s resignation
An Oʻahu grand jury indicted Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and four others on Friday in a sweeping public corruption case tied to the state’s COVID-19 community testing program. Hours later, Gov. Josh Green called for her formal resignation. “The lieutenant governor needs to consider formally resigning to address this matter and so that the state […]
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Young Brothers closely watching progress of Hurricane Fausto
There are no changes to scheduled sailings now, but Young Brothers anticipates there could be increased harbor surge that might potentially delay or impede the company’s ability to safely berth, ramp or discharge the barge.
High surf advisory for southern shores extended again
An overlapping pulse of south-southwest swell is expected to push south shore surf to advisory levels again by midday Saturday and through at least tonight, possibly through Sunday.
Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Confidence growing in Category 2 hurricane’s track as it continues to move west
But it's still not a 'sure thing,' forecasters in Honolulu said in a briefing Saturday morning, and there is low confidence still of any impacts to the state; however, dangerous and life-threatening surf is still likely begin building Sunday and into Monday along east-facing shores.
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Hurricane Fausto under close watch by shipping company Young Brothers
There are no changes to scheduled sailings now, but Young Brothers anticipates there could be increased harbor surge that might potentially delay or impede the company’s ability to safely berth, ramp or discharge the barge.
New University of Hawaiʻi study finds gut bacteria tied to biological aging
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found certain gut bacteria are linked to how quickly the body ages, providing new insight into the connection between the gut, health and longevity.
National Weather Service forecasters again extend high surf advisory for southern shores
An overlapping pulse of south-southwest swell is expected to push south shore surf to advisory levels again by midday Saturday and through at least tonight, possibly through Sunday.
Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Confidence growing in Category 2 hurricane’s track as it continues to move west
Those swells will likely produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions; forecasters remain uncertain about hurricane's exact track and intensity by the time it reaches the Hawaiian Islands, and officials urge residents to prepare now.














