More than 70 Hawaiʻi campuses have installed HALO ceiling sensors to detect vaping in bathrooms as officials scramble to curb teen e-cigarette use.

Mayor Bissen announced the 99th Maui County Fair will run Oct. 1–4 at Wailuku's War Memorial; vendor applications are due May 15.

SB2110 would codify Hawaii’s Carbon Smart pilot into a permanent soil‑health program with start‑up funds to help farmers rebuild soils, hold water and boost local food production.

The Maui AIDS Foundation says the White House’s FY2027 budget to eliminate HOPWA would threaten housing subsidies for people with HIV. County budget hearings are underway as leaders weigh local support.

Kaialahui Foundation’s Meaʻai Pono doubled acreage and has delivered 40,000+ pounds of locally grown kalo, ʻuala, ʻulu and maiʻa to Lahaina families recovering from the 2023 fires.

Thousands of millipedes swarmed Kalaheo High this week; pest crews treated affected areas and custodians are monitoring the campus. Numbers have reportedly dropped after treatment.

Flooding from Waiawa Stream destroyed tents and gear at Agape Christian Fellowship, putting the 20th summer of Camp Agape — a free program for kids of incarcerated parents — at risk.

A national Lumina grant will help the University of Hawaiʻi scale Direct2UH, the fast‑pass program that simplifies admission for public high‑school seniors. The funding aims to link admissions, advising and financial aid across the state.

Hoʻōla LTRG’s new House to Home program gives $8,000–$25,000 plus donated furnishings to help Lahaina families settle into rebuilt homes.

Jason Momoa and Jack Johnson will headline an April 23 benefit at Ko Olina to raise funds for Hawaiʻi families hit by recent floods.

The state says it has launched an interim Disaster Case Management Program to connect Kona Low survivors with case managers for housing, financial and mental-health help.

A 3,195‑sq‑ft health learning lab at Waianae High converts classrooms into clinic‑style training space so students can earn certifications and step into local healthcare jobs.

A volunteer coalition on Oahu launched a hotline to document ICE activity after a reported spike in arrests. Organizers say callers can submit time, place and photos to 808‑824‑4707.