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May 6, 2026 · 10:01 AM
2,000 acres in lower Puna transformed by 2018 lava flow now on a path to preservation
The Hawaiʻi County Council passes a resolution that aims to secure and preserve the culturally and historically significant Kumukahi as public land that will be managed through local stewardship.
May 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Mauna Kea telescope helps researchers reveal changes in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Observations suggest the comet’s chemistry changed as it passed near the sun, providing new clues to how materials in interstellar comets differ from those in comets formed in this part of the cosmic neighborhood.
May 6, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Hawaiian monk seal Kaʻiwi gives birth to 7th pup at Kaimana Beach on O‘ahu, prompting coordinated safety response
Officials remind the public that maintaining a respectful distance is the most important thing they can do to protect the endangered monk seals and community.
May 6, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Research from 2022 Mauna Loa eruption helps predict, understand future eruptions
While researching Mauna Loa’s eruption patterns and lava flows through more satellite data, Ian Flynn is learning what information is needed to understand other volcanoes.
May 6, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Associate Justice Vladimir Devens becomes new Hawaiʻi Supreme Court chief justice
Devens was sworn in Tuesday morning, as the sixth Hawaiʻi Supreme Court chief justice during an informal ceremony.
May 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Office of Hawaiian Affairs backs bill to release $55M in overdue Public Land Trust funds
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is supporting a measure approved by a state legislative conference committee that would release $55 million in Public Land Trust funds currently withheld under an annual payment cap.
May 5, 2026 · 9:40 PM
UPDATE: Hilo man, Virginia man die following head-on collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Police determined a Hilo-bound 2011 Toyota Corolla 4-door sedan driven by 70-year-old Todd Matsushita was attempting to pass a vehicle ahead of it and struck head-on with a Kona-bound 2016 Hyundai Tucson multi-purpose vehicle driven by the East Coast man; police continue to investigate the deadly crash.
May 5, 2026 · 6:23 PM
UPDATE: Episode 46 lava fountaining ends at summit of Kīlauea, about 9 hours after it began
Lava geysers from the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater stopped shortly before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5; tephra fall was greatest within 3 miles from the two active vents.
May 5, 2026 · 3:00 PM
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Graduates from the University of Hawaiʻi’s 10 campuses will celebrate commencement from Saturday, May 9 to Saturday, May 16.
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Hawaiʻi House of Representatives celebrates inaugural Laulau Day
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Maui Now
Vladimir P. Devens Sworn In as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court
Associate Justice Vladimir P. Devens was sworn in Tuesday morning in an informal ceremony as the sixth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaiʻi. Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna administered the oath of office.
ShirtWorks opens at Whalers Village
Whalers Village, owned and operated by GGP, announced the opening of its newest retailer, ShirtWorks, offering a thoughtfully curated selection of island inspired clothing, gifts and souvenirs for both residents and visitors.
County MAPPS site will be temporarily offline May 8-10 for planned software maintenance, upgrades
During planned software maintenance and upgrades for the County of Maui Automated Planning and Permitting System from 6 p.m. Friday, May 8, until noon Sunday, May 10, 2026, users will not be able to access the online system, according to the County Department of Management Information Technology Services Division.
UH spring 2026 commencement schedule
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Kaua‘i Now
Lava fountains erupt for about 9 hours during Episode 46 of ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea
Lava geysers from the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano stopped shortly before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5; tephra fall was greatest within 3 miles from the two active vents.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court associate justice elevated to become new chief justice
Vladimir Devens was sworn in Tuesday morning, as the sixth Hawaiʻi Supreme Court chief justice during an informal ceremony.
Kaua‘i County advances Wildfire Home Assessment Program
“Wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility, and it starts at home,” said Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson. “This program reflects a countywide commitment to providing our community with the knowledge and tools needed to better protect lives, homes and neighborhoods.”
Birth of Hawaiian monk seal pup at Kaimana Beach prompts coordinated safety response
Officials remind the public that maintaining a respectful distance is the most important thing they can do to protect the endangered monk seals and community.
Bill goes to vote to release $55M in overdue Public Land Trust funds for Native Hawaiians
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is supporting a measure approved by a state legislative conference committee that would release $55 million in Public Land Trust funds currently withheld under an annual payment cap.
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