The 47th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk comes to Wailuku on Saturday, May 9, with a 2.5-mile route, prizes and fundraising for local nonprofits.

West Maui Rep. Elle Cochran missed 11 of 55 House floor days this session while collecting per diem, reviving questions about West Maui’s representation at the Capitol.

Donne Dawson is retiring after 25 years leading the Hawaii Film Office, leaving the state to recruit her replacement while services continue. DBEDT praised her record.

A compact UH Mānoa ocean model is forecasting a strong El Niño by late 2026, raising concerns about global weather shifts and increased stress for Hawaii's reefs and water supplies.

A four-man crew will depart La Push on May 1, 2026 to attempt a 3,100-mile, unassisted row to Maui, a 50–70 day crossing that will raise funds for a veteran-led nonprofit.

State health officials warned Hilo Bay and the Hāmākua Coast are under a brown water advisory after storms. Avoid brown or murky water until testing clears it.

Everbowl is soft-opening a second Oʻahu location in Pearl City and will give away roughly 300 free açaí bowls tonight; full service begins tomorrow.

UH will deliver all online and hybrid classes through a single system — Lamakū — starting Summer 2026 under a new system policy that aims to simplify access and tighten student‑data protections.

Breezy east‑northeast trades will keep scattered showers moving through Honolulu. Gusts near 30 mph and a Small Craft Advisory affect some channels through Friday.

Monthly DNA records from Station ALOHA show seasonal niche partitioning in more than 60% of ocean microbes, a pattern that persists down to deep sea and helps sustain food webs.

Roy Yamaguchi will open Ocean House at the Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort & Spa in Lihue on June 8, 2026, as the property undergoes a redesign.

Robyn Ah Mow announced April 29 she is stepping down after nine seasons at UH; associate coach Kaleo Baxter will serve as interim while the school launches a national search.

An 11-year-old Big Island boy needs specialized EDS care at a mainland center, but his insurer denied out‑of‑network treatment. The family faces repeated hospitalizations and mounting costs.