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Hawaiʻi ‘Eyes on the Road’ program offers free dash cams to improve maintenance response

This information will be automatically shared with road maintenance staff to alert crews to potholes and cracks, damaged guardrails, faded pavement markings, road debris and overgrown vegetation.

Hawaiian Airlines unveils 5-year, $600M investment plan including airport upgrades

Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, today unveiled a five-year, $600 million investment plan to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands. This includes modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, according to the announcement.

Kauanoe Batangan officially sworn in as Maui County Council member; Committee memberships assigned

Kauanoe Batangan began his term on the Maui County Council Monday morning, stepping into the Kahului residency seat held by the late Council Member Tasha Kama, a fulfillment of her final wish for him to succeed her.

Oceanography, atmospheric science, tourism at UH Mānoa ranked among top 12 in US

The rankings were released by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy; the annual Global Ranking of Academic Subjects released by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy is considered one of the most comprehensive and objective assessments of university performance by discipline.

“Hawaiʻi Stays With You” campaign invites travelers to experience transformation beyond vacation

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority today unveiled “Hawaiʻi Stays With You,” a brand campaign that positions Hawaiʻi not simply as an aspirational destination, but as a way of life that can fundamentally change how travelers see and experience the world.  

Kahului’s Beth Montalovo inducted into USTA Hawaiʻi Pacific Hall of Fame

The USTA Hawaiʻi Pacific Section has inducted Beth Montalvo (formerly Beth Arnoult) into its Hall of Fame, honoring her with the Outstanding Player Award for her achievements in wheelchair tennis with considerations of sportsmanship and character.

Macadamia nut labeling law takes effect

New labeling requirements for macadamia nuts products sold in Hawai‘i became effective on Jan. 1, 2026, under a state law aimed at strengthening truth-in-labeling laws and giving consumers clearer information about where macadamia nuts are grown.

Update: Rainfall and isolated thunderstorms forecast as upper level low impacts SE facing slopes

The NWS reports that flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. The greatest chance for impacts is tonight is on windward Big Island, windward Maui, and over Kauaʻi County.

Nonprofit Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group marks 1st anniversary

One year after its establishment as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama Disaster Long Term Recovery Group is marking a milestone in its efforts to support survivors of the August 2023 wildfires.

Akakū hosts creative social networking event Jan. 17

Maui Creative Social, a new community networking initiative hosted by Akakū, invites aspiring and experienced content creators to connect, collaborate and share ideas as part of Akakū’s Third Saturdays programming.

HNU Energy launches HiVE Gen 2 Home Battery with expanded storage capacity

The Maui-based solar company HNU Energy has announced the launch of the upgraded HiVE Gen 2 Battery, a residential battery system capable of delivering up to 45 kilowatt-hours of storage in a more compact, modern design.

New Hawaiʻi law expands legal recognition for LGBTQIA+ families

Hawaiʻi has enacted Act 298 (SB1231 HD1), a sweeping update to the state’s parentage laws aimed at strengthening legal protections for LGBTQIA+ parents and their children. The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2026.

‘Ohina film lab awards $10,000 to local writer

Honolulu-based nonprofit ‘Ohina has announced the 2025 Greenlight Award-winning filmmaker and project from its annual ‘Ohina Labs, a filmmakers lab providing current and former residents of Hawai‘i an opportunity to submit short screenplays to be workshopped with leading entertainment industry professionals.

Kaho‘olawe Nine protest helped spark rebirth of sacred island 50 years ago today

Two events will be held today to mark the 50th anniversary of a watershed moment that eventually led the U.S. military to stop bombing Kaho’olawe and put the island at the center of the Hawaiian rights movement.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s portrait exhibition goes on the road to Oʻahu

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s signature triennial portrait exhibition has made the move from Kahului to Oʻahu for a six-month run at the state’s official art museum.

Kona low prompts Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for Hawaiian Islands

For Big Island and Maui County, the greatest flood risk remains along southeast facing mountain slopes as southerly flow more efficiently lifts rich moisture up these slopes.

Hawaiʻi lawmakers call Trump’s military action in Venezuela ‘reckless’

US Rep. Jill Tokuda was among the Hawaiʻi lawmakers who criticized the Trump administration’s recent military actions in Venezuela, questioning the financial and human costs of the conflict.

Jazz & Blues Nights to launch at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua in 2026

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has announced it will host Jazz & Blues Nights every Thursday in January 2026.

House Finance Committee announces informational briefings for state department budgets

The Hawaiʻi Legislature’s House Committee on Finance is scheduled to begin its first series of informational briefings for 2026 starting Monday to discuss state department budget proposals. During the briefings, various state department representatives will provide updates and present requests regarding their upcoming budgets to the committee. The meetings are chaired by Hawaii Island Rep. […]

Volcano Watch — Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou: a round-up of fireworks from Kīlauea’s fountains

Since Dec. 23, 2024, the north and south vents within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, inside Kaluapele (the summit caldera), have produced 39 lava-fountaining episodes.
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