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May 20, 2026 · 10:18 AM
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding missing 88-year-old man
The man was last seen early this morning leaving a residence in Keauhou.
May 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Mālama Honua Disaster Fund will support Native Hawaiian homeowners impacted by March kona low storms
Office of Hawaiian Affairs launches the fund Friday, May 22, providing limited number of $10,000 repair grants; informational Zoom webinar set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20.
May 20, 2026 · 8:24 AM
Pedestrian killed in Puna District hit-and-run identified
The victim was struck multiple times by unknown vehicles, with the vehicles fleeing the area in an unknown direction.
May 20, 2026 · 8:00 AM
State to hold open house for Daniel K. Inouye Highway extension project in Waikōloa
The extension project that began in 1999 to add 10.5 miles to the well-traveled Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, had been shelved twice due to a lack of funding.
May 20, 2026 · 6:00 AM
Public invited to Coffee With a Cop events in West Hawai‘i
There are four of the popular community events planned in May, beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Caffé Florian in Kealakekua.
May 20, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Proposed bill that would have capped parking rates in Kailua Village dies in county council committee
Hawai‘i County Council Member Rebecca Villegas withdrew her bill over concerns about the legality of mandating pricing for owners of the private lots.
May 20, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Hawaiʻi County mayors could give up some power to proposed county manager position
The Hawaiʻi County Council voted 5-4 on Tuesday to pass through committee a bill that would establish a more long-term county manager as the county’s chief executive officer.
May 20, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Private land could be taken by eminent domain for widening of narrow road in Puna
With parties unable to reach an agreement, a resolution allows Hawaiʻi County to pursue the taking of private property to improve Government Beach Road.
May 19, 2026 · 7:14 PM
Kicking, punching, biting: Hilo woman faces domestic charges against ex-boyfriend
She allegedly went to her ex-boyfriend’s residence and threatened him with a 45-pound weighted exercise plate, struck him with her fist, bit him on the upper back and damaged his van.
May 19, 2026 · 3:07 PM
Hawai‘i County looking to governor for help improving traffic safety after deadly crashes
As of Tuesday, May 19, there have been 13 traffic fatalities in 2026 on Hawai‘i Island, including eight in the past two weeks.
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May 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Hōkūleʻa to make Japan stops in 2027 as part of Moananuiākea Voyage
Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will return to the island nation for the first time in 20 years; dates will tentatively be from April to September next year.
May 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM
‘He Lei Hoʻokahi’ marks 100 years of summer sessions at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Special restaging of 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival Hōʻike performance also honors Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui.
May 14, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 14-20: Honoka‘a Western Week, Kōkua Kailua Village Stroll, concerts and more
There are a variety of talented musicians who will be performing this upcoming week on the island, including Robert Cazimero and Kalani Pe‘a.
May 8, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Celebrate Mom: Things to do and places to eat for Mother’s Day on the Big Island
There are plenty of ways to celebrate moms on the Big Island this weekend, including surfing, lei-making, shopping and plenty of wining and dining. Check out our list.
May 7, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 8-14: Charity walk, chocolate fest, spring concert, classic piano and more
Treat the woman who gave birth to you with an event that has a more personal touch; when you saw it, Mom was the first person who came to mind. This week’s top 10 has some great ideas!
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May 19, 2026 · 3:00 AM HST
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Maui Now
Mahi Pono launches 2026 Summer Internship Program
Mahi Pono is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, offering Maui students and young adults hands-on experience in diversified agriculture and farm operations.
Hospice Maui stands firm in integrity and transparency amid CMS hospice moratorium
Hospice Maui is sharing context with patients, families, and neighbors across Maui County, in response to recent national headlines about hospice and home health industry.
Whalers Village names Derrick Garcia as new General Manager
Whalers Village is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Garcia as its new General Manager, bringing a track record of operational leadership, team development and strategic growth across premier retail and hospitality destinations.
County of Maui offices to be closed for Memorial Day
County of Maui offices, facilities and services will be closed or modified on Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day.
Maui Council committee advances $4M budget amendment for Hālau of ʻŌiwi Arts
A Maui County Council committee recommended first reading approval Tuesday of a $4 million bond funding request for the Hālau of ʻŌiwi Arts project in Wailuku, even as council members raised pointed questions about why items originally represented as part of the project had been dropped before construction began.
Kaua‘i Now
California visitor rescued off popular Kaua‘i trail dies
Kaua‘i first responders were first notified on Tuesday afternoon of the unconscious hiker on the rugged trail near an exposed cliffside section commonly referred to as Crawler’s Ledge.
Real Property Collections office to be temporarily closed morning of May 21
The closure is necessary to accommodate the 2026 Real Property foreclosure sale that begins at 9 a.m. Thursday at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Researchers advance blood test for aggressive form of breast cancer
A multi-university team — including University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center — developed a simpler way to find and track inflammatory breast cancer.
Kauaʻi judge keeps development ban in place at former Princeville golf course
A judge on Tuesday denied Starwood Capital Group’s request to resume development at Makai Woods Golf Course in Princeville, citing potential public health risks linked to historic cattle burial sites infected with anthrax.
Briefs for May 20: School menus, trauma-informed care training, vaping and mental health
State agencies work together to expand locally sourced school meals, the first cohort of state employees are certified in trauma-informed care and research discusses the effects of vaping on mental health.
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