Honolulu's new Oʻahu Hazard Explorer maps tsunami, flood, dam and wildfire risk for any address and provides plain‑language evacuation guidance.

Sen. Brian Schatz pressed 15 museums and universities to report on NAGPRA compliance and to speed the return of Native ancestral remains.

Hui Kū Maoli Ola’s new Ono Small Puaʻa venture will lease nearly 400 acres mauka of The Ritz‑Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay to revive native agroforestry and train local farmers.

SBA’s 60‑day grace period for physical‑damage loan applications tied to Hawaii’s March storms runs through Aug. 13. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.

The Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i launched its 77th annual booksale at Ward Centre June 13–21, offering 125,000+ items and several big discount days. Proceeds support libraries statewide.

Honolulu opened the Kokua Command Center at 222 N. School St., centralizing agencies and data tools to speed shelter placements and coordination across Oʻahu.

Central Maui’s Nā Kamehameha Pāʻū Parade returns Saturday, June 20, with pāʻū riders, hula, live music and a free hoʻolauleʻa at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. Road closures and transit detours are expected along Kaʻahumanu Avenue.

Hawaiian Electric says eligible customers can apply through June 30 for a one-time H‑HEAP credit that will be applied to electric accounts. Local agencies process applications.

UH has opened a national search for an associate vice president to coordinate workforce training across all 10 campuses. The role aims to link curriculum with employers and expand apprenticeships.

Maui County posted a two-year master-plan schedule for the Lahaina Royal Complex and opened a statewide survey to gather public input ahead of a final plan due summer 2027.

Mesh netting over the Kahului Home Depot garden center has trapped and killed birds, prompting PETA and island rescuers to demand removal and safer exclusion methods.

UH is expanding its Hoapili pathway systemwide with tuition‑free online classes, free substitute certification and paraeducator testing to fast‑track elementary teacher licensure.

A new 23-credit certificate from UH Maui and Hawaiʻi CC trains technicians for cesspool conversions and hands-on wastewater work; next cohort begins August 2026.