Day: April 29, 2026

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PUBLIC INVITED TO REVIEW DRAFT STATEWIDE PRESERVATION PLAN Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship (2026–2034)

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HONOLULU – The State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) today opened a 30-day...

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MORE TREES COMING TO HAWAIʻI SCHOOL CAMPUSES

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HONOLULU – Ten schools have been selected to participate in the statewide Shade Trees for Schools (STFS) program, a joint effort of the DLNR Division...

BIG ISLAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL NAMES CULINARY, FARM WINNERS Students Awarded $5K in Scholarships

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BIG ISLAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL NAMES CULINARY, FARM WINNERS Students Awarded $5K in Scholarships WAIKOLOA, HAWAI‘I ISLAND—Three Hawai‘i college culinary teams...

Vector Control at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area on May 5

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Vector Control at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area on May 5 The Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area will be closed from...

WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICE:AFFECTED AREA:ALL SERVICES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19) BETWEEN MUD LANE AND THE FORMER CAMP HONOKAIA, INCLUDING MUD LANE, MALIE PLACE AND PALI ROAD; HONOKA‘A, HĀMĀKUA

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WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: ALL SERVICES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19) BETWEEN MUD...

Restaurant Owner Opens On Easter To Grant Dying Man’s Final Wish

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Restaurant Owner Opens On Easter To Grant Dying Man’s Final Wish In Lockport, one brother turned grief into action...

Makana Eyre: Hawaiʻi Has Felt The Sting Of Mosquitoes For 200 Years They transformed Hawaii’s ecology, helping to spread disease that sickened native birds. Now they carry viruses deadly to humans.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/makana-eyre-hawaii-has-felt-the-sting-of-mosquitoes-for-200-years/

Hawaiʻi Helicopter Safety: Kauaʻi’s Waimea Canyon To Get Cameras Weather was the main cause of aviation accidents in Hawaiʻi over the past 20 years. The FAA hopes a network of remote cameras can make the skies safer.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/new-cameras-planned-for-kauai-canyon-linked-to-fatal-copter-crash/

Budget Committee Makes A Deal To Save State Tax Cuts Lawmakers urgently needed to reach an agreement on the tax issue before they could move on to the state budget.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/budget-committee-makes-a-deal-to-save-state-tax-cuts/

‘Vendetta’: Gov. Blasts Auditor Report On Key Homeless Program In his first public response to the critical report, Gov. Josh Green said the homeless program has been an extraordinary success and that the state auditor had taken an “unconscionable approach” in evaluating the effort.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/vendetta-hawaii-gov-blasts-auditor-report-on-key-homeless-kauhale-program/

‘Devil Weed’ Threatening Hawaiʻi Is Hitching A Ride In Turtles Honu love to eat the aggressive seaweed smothering reefs in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. That’s raising hopes, but also concerns closer to home.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/04/devil-weed-threatening-hawaii-is-hitching-a-ride-on-turtles/

Hawaii eyes fix for a century-old issue in native homestead law A conference committee vote Tuesday advanced a measure that would let nieces and nephews inherit Hawaiian home leases, keeping ancestral land within extended families.

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Hawaii eyes fix for a century-old issue in native homestead law A conference committee vote Tuesday advanced a measure that...

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Day: April 29, 2026

PUBLIC INVITED TO REVIEW DRAFT STATEWIDE PRESERVATION PLAN Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship (2026–2034)

MORE TREES COMING TO HAWAIʻI SCHOOL CAMPUSES

BIG ISLAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL NAMES CULINARY, FARM WINNERS Students Awarded $5K in Scholarships

Vector Control at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area on May 5

WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICE:AFFECTED AREA:ALL SERVICES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MĀMALAHOA HIGHWAY (HWY 19) BETWEEN MUD LANE AND THE FORMER CAMP HONOKAIA, INCLUDING MUD LANE, MALIE PLACE AND PALI ROAD; HONOKA‘A, HĀMĀKUA

Restaurant Owner Opens On Easter To Grant Dying Man’s Final Wish

Makana Eyre: Hawaiʻi Has Felt The Sting Of Mosquitoes For 200 Years They transformed Hawaii’s ecology, helping to spread disease that sickened native birds. Now they carry viruses deadly to humans.

Hawaiʻi Helicopter Safety: Kauaʻi’s Waimea Canyon To Get Cameras Weather was the main cause of aviation accidents in Hawaiʻi over the past 20 years. The FAA hopes a network of remote cameras can make the skies safer.

Budget Committee Makes A Deal To Save State Tax Cuts Lawmakers urgently needed to reach an agreement on the tax issue before they could move on to the state budget.

‘Vendetta’: Gov. Blasts Auditor Report On Key Homeless Program In his first public response to the critical report, Gov. Josh Green said the homeless program has been an extraordinary success and that the state auditor had taken an “unconscionable approach” in evaluating the effort.

‘Devil Weed’ Threatening Hawaiʻi Is Hitching A Ride In Turtles Honu love to eat the aggressive seaweed smothering reefs in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. That’s raising hopes, but also concerns closer to home.

Hawaii eyes fix for a century-old issue in native homestead law A conference committee vote Tuesday advanced a measure that would let nieces and nephews inherit Hawaiian home leases, keeping ancestral land within extended families.

BIIF surfing: Historic first season wraps up at Banyans; Kealakehe girls, Hilo boys crowned champions

DUI bills die again in Hawaii Legislature

Bill to ban disposable e-cigs gains ground

Council’s attempt to override Alameda’s veto falls short

Bill to ban student cellphone use in Hawaii is shelved

Mayor Alameda Requests Assistance from State to Reduce Traffic Fatalities, Urges Residents to ‘Drive Safe and Make it Home’

Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Collision in HPP

A Paper Airplane, A Song Request, and a Neighbor’s Kindness That Touched Millions

Kaua‘i Looks To Triple Homeless Funding On Heels Of Lower Count The County Council also increased funding for invasive species mitigation and mental health programs as part of its ongoing review of next year’s budget.

Candidate Faced Little Vetting For Charter School Board The Hawaiʻi education board reviews applications to the state charter school commission. Some school leaders say the process should be more rigorous.

Maui’s Speed Bump Bonanza Is Driving Some Locals Crazy The county has installed dozens of traffic-calming devices to improve public safety. Some residents say it has gone too far.

Kona teen to compete in world jiu-jitsu competition this summer

Report: Expanding childcare tax credit could boost workforce

Bill gives Maunakea authority more time to take over management of summit area

Hilo man dies after beating, murder investigation opened

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