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Rep. Tokuda fights to protect Hawaiʻi lands, secures key priorities in annual Defense policy bill

Tokuda successfully blocked a provision to authorize unilateral condemnation by the Army of military training lands in Hawaiʻi. The congresswoman also secured key priorities brought forward by constituents during state-wide listening veterans’ sessions, such as expanding emergency disaster response and increasing funding for barracks maintenance.

Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response launches Marine Stewards Program for Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry

Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response, the largest Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit dedicated to marine species conservation and field response, announced the launch of its Hawaiʻi Marine Stewards Program, an education partnership designed to equip the state’s hospitality and tourism industry in the protection of marine animals.

Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group joins Accuity,  expanding firm’s reach to Maui and Hawaiʻi Island

Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group (“Carbonaro”), an accounting and advisory firm serving clients across Maui and Hawai‘i Island, has joined Accuity. The integration expands Accuity’s presence to the neighbor islands, strengthening service capabilities and talent resources across the state, according to an announcement.

Maui Police Department seeks public help locating missing teen

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Yhazmyn Shaw Burrows-Agapay, 15, of Wailuku.

DBEDT to host Fourth Annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference focused on food innovation

The event will bring together Hawaiʻi farmers, value-added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply chain partners and resource providers for a full-day program focused on turning local food ideas into market-ready products.

Volcano Watch: ‘Stick Season’ in Hawaiʻi? What happened to the leaves around summit of Kīlauea?

Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.

Investigation continues of 2 nēnē killed by a car in Waikōloa, but state says feral cat feeding is main issue

The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources said recent counts found about 70 of the Native Hawaiian goose eating cat food left on the lava rocks near busy Queens Marketplace.

13 join ranks of Maui Police Department as part of 99th Recruit Class

The new officers are Jayson Cuaresma, Keanu Deboma, Kainoa Deguilmo, Casey James Del Rosario, Renelyn Domingo, Dalton Jardine, Kelvin Ly, Jared Madamba, Patrick McEvoy-Ng, Jacob Naganuma, Garett Rundle, Patrick Valoy, and Ekolu Watanabe.

2026 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa, June 20

Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, along Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului, beginning at 9:45 a.m.

DOH alerts public about Target brand Up&Up baby wipes due to potential Burkholderia contamination

The Hawai‘i Department of Health, Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents of a voluntary recall issued by Target for select lots of Up&Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes due to potential contamination of Burkholderia cepacia and Burkholderia gladioli.

Grand Taste at Maui AgFest delivers winners, showcases dynamic local dining scene 

Local chefs took home the awards, but the real winner at this year’s Grand Taste at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair was the local Maui culinary scene. With a sell-out crowd, enthusiastic judges and talented participants, Grand Taste illustrated yet again the high level of excellence created by local chefs paired with local ingredients.

2026 Maui Bon Dance Schedule: annual Buddhist observance honors loved ones, embraces gratitude

The Puʻunēnē Nichiren Mission will host the first Obon of the 2026 season on Saturday, June 6, with the dance beginning at 7 p.m. The season will conclude on Sept. 12 at Hāna Buddhist Temple.

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Costliest repairs to Lahaina Harbor still ahead as dredging gets underway
Akakū continues fight to preserve Maui County’s public access funding with $400,000 in annual cuts looming
$241M solar energy project to power 18,000 Maui homes moving through permitting process
Family of Maui patient evacuated to O‘ahu after storm scrambles to relocate him again

History & Culture Chevron Forward

Mokuʻula in focus: Input sought on master plan for Lahaina Royal Complex, building a ‘living framework’
Hawaiian Moment – Baldwin House
Hawaiian Moment — Ola I ka wai a ka ʻōpua. There is life in the water from the clouds.
Hundreds honor life, legacy of beloved kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole

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Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group joins Accuity,  expanding firm’s reach to Maui and Hawaiʻi Island

DBEDT to host Fourth Annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference focused on food innovation

Hale Makua receives recognition for participation in post-acute care initiative for stroke patients

Creative strategist, Lori Nishikawa tapped as newest member of Rotary Lahaina Sunset

Maui Community Tourism Collaborative applications due June 8

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2026 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa, June 20

2026 Maui Bon Dance Schedule: annual Buddhist observance honors loved ones, embraces gratitude

Back-to-back Starry Night Cinemas at the MACC this Friday and Saturday

New Gallery Exhibit ‘Through the Lens’ at the MACC’s Schaefer International Gallery

John Mulaney ‘Mister Whatever’ adds Maui to stand-up comedy tour, Dec. 18, 2026

Maui Food and Dining Chevron Forward

Grand Taste at Maui AgFest delivers winners, showcases dynamic local dining scene 
Celebrate Dad’s Day at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi
‘Just for Fun’ culinary classes at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
‘Migrations’ returns to Seascape at Maui Ocean Center
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New hotel zoning clears Council committee, 6-1, despite planning commissions’ opposition
Affordable housing grants for Hawaiʻi nonprofits offered from the Nareit Foundation
84 affordable senior homes proposed for historic Wailuku Mission grounds
Single-family home sales fall 30% in April; condo sales up 4.5%

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2026 Maui Bon Dance Schedule: annual Buddhist observance honors loved ones, embraces gratitude
Atlantis Submarines Maui restarts undersea tours from Lahaina Harbor
Celebrate Dad’s Day at Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi
World Ocean Day celebration set for June 8

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From Vietnam battlefields to Big Island nature, Kona professor shares collection of memories in new book

Dr. Richard Stevens takes readers on a journey through his book, "Storyland," which weaves personal stories and profound insights to inspire readers to reflect on their own paths.

Lane closure scheduled for portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway for grading, paving

Crews will mill the highway and install open-graded friction course to increase drainage capability of the pavement and reduce potential for hydroplaning.

51-year-old man suspected of murder and shooting now subject of manhunt on Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi police are searching for Kīlauea resident William "Billy" Sinclair, who is a suspect in a murder and separate shooting, both of which happened early Saturday morning, June 6; search for murder suspect at northwest end of state comes just a little more than a week after the end of a manhunt on the Big Island for suspect in killings of three older men in Puna.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 07, 2026

Breezy trades will persist through the weekend, then gradually weaken to moderate speeds by the latter half of next week. Periodic showers will filter in on...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 07, 2026

The current south swell will continue to gradually decline through Sunday, with high uncertainty regarding the next swell that will arrive Sunday night and...

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Free public screening of ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ to celebrate World Oceans Day on Kauaʻi

The screening of National Geographic’s award-winning documentary will be on June 8 at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay as part of its "Cinema Under the Stars" series.

Hawaiʻi expands Family Leave Law with governor’s signature of Act 13

Military-related urgent needs now qualify for leave with Hawai'i Gov. Josh Green's signature of Act 13.

State reassures residents Medicaid benefits, services not impacted by suspension of Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit funding

Hawaiʻi receives about $3 million per year from the federal government to fund the Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, which is mandated by federal law to fight Medicaid fraud and protect patients from abuse and neglect; unfortunately, federal officials say the Hawaiʻi unit falls short of expectations and has for many years.

Manhunt underway for 51-year-old suspected of murder and shooting on Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi police are searching for Kīlauea resident William "Billy" Sinclair, who is a suspect in a murder and separate shooting, both of which happened early Saturday morning, June 6.

Kauai Weather Forecast for June 07, 2026

Breezy trades will persist through the weekend, then gradually weaken to moderate speeds by the latter half of next week. Periodic showers will filter in on...