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Hawai'i's DLNR is surveying Honolulu residents for insights into the 2021 Red Hill fuel spill to inform remediation efforts and enhance community engagement.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 22-year-old was arrested after a machete attack on Kinau Street left a person seriously injured. Police say the investigation is ongoing amid other machete-related crimes on Oahu.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Hawaii reports travel-related Zika and dengue cases on O'ahu; first Zika case on the island in 2026. Health Department responds with vector control and public outreach.
The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority and partners will hold 10 islandwide workshops starting Thursday to gather public input for a new management plan for Maunakea.
The County of Kaua'i Finance Department received the cashVest 90+ Award in 2025 from analytics firm threeplusone for its outstanding public funds management throughout four quarters.
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High school football stars visit Shriners Children's Hawaii during Polynesian Bowl week, giving patients an opportunity to meet and get autographs from future collegiate athletes.
Maui County Federal Credit Union has reopened its Lahaina branch in the building that survived the 2023 wildfires. The branch will offer standard services while the ATM remains offline.
Arts & Culture in ...
A new black-box theater opened in Wailuku last week after a multimillion-dollar campaign anchored by a $1 million pledge from Susan Naylor. MAPA still needs about $200K to finish outfitting the space.
State officials completed final design and will seek bids for a $48M Halawa medical unit meant to expand in‑prison psychiatric and medical care. Funding and staffing plans will determine its impact.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Construction began on Kahului Small Boat Harbor's new bathroom and wastewater system in Maui, with completion expected by June 12, 2026, at a cost of $1,398,315.
The Supreme Court declined to reopen the Boy Scouts' $2.46B abuse settlement, leaving the Delaware plan and Settlement Trust in place and preserving protections for contributors.
An 11-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in serious condition after losing control of an e-scooter on Kamanaiki Street in Kalihi Valley; EMS says he suffered a possible head injury.
Traffic detours in Kaua‘i's Kekaha are expected through April 2026 due to HDOT roadwork, affecting Waimea Canyon Drive and routes to Kōke‘e State Park.
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