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Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 2.3% in February
Number of jobs increased by 2,100 from yea-to-year; rate ticks up slightly from January.
CommunityUpdate about February cybersecurity incident at University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center
Hawai’i State NewsNew wave of indigenous leaders redefine philanthropy through culture, community
Salty Swim School teaches ocean skills to beginners, triathletes, children in Kona
The Salty Swim School hosted a free ocean swimming course for visiting athletes preparing for the Lavaman Triathlon last month to help them stay safe in Kona ocean conditions.April 26, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
University of Hawai‘i discovery on Mauna Kea sheds light on brown dwarfs
The discovery offers new clues into how brown dwarfs grow and change over time.
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20 lane closures scheduled during week of April 25-May 1 on Big Island state roadways
2 women captured in surveillance footage sought in connection with Waikōloa theft
Multi-agency search warrant leads to recovery of nearly 5 ounces cocaine, 1.1 ounce meth…
Man sought for alleged involvement in reported assault on bus bound for Ocean View
Businessman, 2 attorneys sentenced in multimillion-dollar scheme to bribe Hawai‘i County…
Volcano Watch: Shallow earthquakes, ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit…
April 27 designated in Hawaiʻi annually as Brother Joseph Dutton Day
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Gov. Green names Keith Regan acting lieutenant governor with Sylvia Luke taking leave of…
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April 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Update about February cybersecurity incident at University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center
Deadlines near for free enrollment in credit monitoring and identity theft insurance for people who might have been impacted by the incident.
April 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM
New wave of indigenous leaders redefine philanthropy through culture, community
A virtual Hōʻike will showcase a new generation of Indigenous leaders, who are the latest participants of Philanthropono.
April 26, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Salty Swim School teaches ocean skills to beginners, triathletes, children in Kona
The Salty Swim School hosted a free ocean swimming course for visiting athletes preparing for the Lavaman Triathlon last month to help them stay safe in Kona ocean conditions.
April 26, 2026 · 3:00 AM
University of Hawai‘i discovery on Mauna Kea sheds light on brown dwarfs
The discovery offers new clues into how brown dwarfs grow and change over time.
April 26, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 2.3% in February
Number of jobs increased by 2,100 from yea-to-year; rate ticks up slightly from January.
April 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau appoint leaders for regenerative tourism model
New leadership positions aim to help move Hawaiʻi tourism into a Destination Futures Enterprise that blends culture, data intelligence, and global collaboration for sustainable tourism.
April 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Secure your spot now for 5th annual Fentanyl and Addictions Summit
hosted by Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, the event is slated for April 29 in Waimea and will feature presentations of information about data analysis correlating work between public safety and behavioral health and more, breakout sessions providing Native Hawaiian insight into substance use reduction, resource booths by community partners and more.
April 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Astronomers on Maunakea uncover distinct origins of two outermost rings of Uranus
Researchers with the help of a Mauna Kea observatory construct first complete spectrum of the two distinct rings orbiting around the seventh planet in the solar system, revealing composition and formation history.
April 25, 2026 · 8:00 AM
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa announces second finalist for chancellor
Amy Sueyoshi planned a visit to the campus on April 30 to May 1, following interim provost Vassilis L. Syrmos, after Dancing with the Stars.
April 25, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Justice Department, DEA ordered to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug
With the federal change in drug policy, Hawai‘i Rep. David Tarnas hopes it will help lead to legalization of adult use of recreational cannabis.
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April 23, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 24-30: Beekeepers, Denim Day, growing together, S. Tokunaga anniversary, native plants and more
This week’s top 10 has everything from an ongoing exhibit featuring the legacy of Hawaiʻi beekeepers to raising awareness about sexual assault and how to prevent it; check out this week’s listings right now!
April 21, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Work to replace lava tube bridge to begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Most of Nāhuku Lava Tube will remain open during construction; entrance and exit will move to the east end only until the project is completed by the end of June.
April 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM
New online events calendar helps travelers discover what’s happening throughout state
Hawaii.com feature organizes events by island, helping visitors discover festivals, cultural experiences and local happenings and bringing real-time events and experiences directly into the trip-planning process.
April 19, 2026 · 1:00 AM
New podcast spotlights Hawaiʻi Island ʻōpio choosing to build future at home
Vibrant Hawaiʻi is introducing the podcast this year with renewed intention — to challenge the long-standing narrative that Hawaiʻi’s most promising ʻōpio must leave the island to succeed.
April 17, 2026 · 5:00 AM
2026 Big Island Chocolate Festival debuts free Chocolate Farmers Market, promises sweet shindig
The new event showcases local cacao growers and chocolate makers; 3-day festival also includes educational activities, farm tour, college student chocolate competition, grand gala and much more.
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May 18, 2025 · 3:00 AM HST
Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
April 19, 2025 · 1:55 AM HST
Hawai’i Volcano Blog
Volcano Watch: Shallow earthquakes, ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit highlight hazards near Halemaʻumaʻu
April 24, 2026 · 8:00 AM HST
Eruptive episode 45 at Kīlauea ends after nearly 9 hours
April 23, 2026 · 7:03 AM HST
Work to replace lava tube bridge to begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
April 21, 2026 · 5:00 AM HST
Ocean Blog
University of Hawaiʻi to lead new Pacific reef research institute
April 19, 2026 · 3:00 AM HST
26-year-old Big Island man dies in possible drowning at End of the World in West Hawai‘i
April 12, 2026 · 11:44 AM HST
Soggy situation: 12 Big Island locations already recorded 2 or more inches of rain, including 2 with more than 11 inches
April 8, 2026 · 9:09 AM HST
Sound Bytes: Synchronous swimming (with robots); behind the Hawaiʻi Glider Challenge
April 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM HST
Maui Now
AI chatbots help UH students reach academic success before they ask for help
AI chatbots used at all ten University of Hawaiʻi campuses continue to proactively identify student needs.
Utility work to impact traffic on Puʻunēnē Avenue, April 28
Hawaiian Electric crews will be removing retired streetlights along Puʻunēnē Avenue between Wākea Avenue to E. Kauaʻi Street in Kahului on Tuesday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No service interruptions are planned for this work.
Maui Weather Forecast for April 26, 2026
A high pressure system far north of the Hawaiian Islands will slowly drift east over the next two days, however a broad ridge north of the region will…
Loss of land in storm complicates recovery for ‘Īao Valley residents
Maui County is considering returning some of the soil runoff from last month’s flooding back to landowners who lost large swaths of property so they can rebuild.
Lanes to be closed on Piʻilani Highway for raised crosswalk work
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that there will be single lane closures at the roundabout on Piʻilani Highway (Route 31) from April 27-29, 2026.
Kaua‘i Now
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa earns national recognition for campus beauty
“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.
Unemployment rate in Hawai‘i increases to 2.3% in February
Number of jobs increased by 2,100 from yea-to-year; rate ticks up slightly from January.
‘Shared vision’: Blessing ceremony hosted for new Lima Ola Community Garden in ‘Ele‘ele
The garden is designed to be inclusive and accessible, supporting a range of uses from food production and cultural practices to educational classes and community gatherings for keiki, kūpuna and families.
Po‘ipū Road, Ala Kinoiki, Pe‘e Road intersection converted to roundabout
Ongoing construction work continues in the area until further notice; electronic message boards and signs are installed in the area to inform motorists.
Registration starts May 1 for 2026 Keiki and Junior Lifeguard programs
This no-cost, weeklong program runs in June and July at various beach locations and is taught by Kaua‘i’s Ocean Safety instructors.
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