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Governor Green Designates 25 Census Tracts for Hawai'i Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program

Governor Green Designates 25 Census Tracts for Hawai'i Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program

Governor Green Designates 25 Census Tracts for Hawai'i Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program

Delta Air Lines Launches New Nonstop Flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Maui

Delta Air Lines Launches New Nonstop Flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Maui

Delta Air Lines Launches New Nonstop Flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Maui

Hawaii Island to Host 'Due Process Roadshow' Explaining New Immigrant Justice Laws

Hawaii Island to Host 'Due Process Roadshow' Explaining New Immigrant Justice Laws

The 'Due Process Roadshow' is scheduled to visit Hawaiʻi Island with two public events aimed at educating residents about a set of new immigrant justice laws. These events, organized by the statewide Campaign for Immigrant Justice coalition, will take place in Hilo and Kona on Thursday, November 12th. The roadshow is a collaborative effort involving the Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights (HCIR), Hawaiʻi County Council Member Jennifer Kagiwada, The Legal Clinic (TLC), the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, A.L.O.H.A. Latinos Association, Kona Indivisible, and North Hawaiʻi Indivisible. The events will cover six specific laws, including Act 141, which limits local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement; Act 142, establishing statewide standards for U and T visa certifications for crime survivors; Act 143, reducing the maximum sentence for nonviolent misdemeanors; Act 161, requiring notice of rights for individuals in state and county custody before civil immigration interviews; Act 162, mandating policies...

Governor Josh Green Announces Reopening of Kauaʻi Hunting Units for Game Bird and Mammal Seasons

Governor Josh Green Announces Reopening of Kauaʻi Hunting Units for Game Bird and Mammal Seasons

Governor Josh Green, M.D., announced the reopening of several public hunting units on Kauaʻi for game bird and game mammal seasons, effective Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DLNR DOFAW) confirmed that designated game bird hunting units B, E1, E2, H, and I are now open. However, Units A and L will remain closed due to hazardous trees and road access concerns in Unit A, and ongoing negotiations regarding public hunting access for Unit L. Additionally, game mammal hunting units B, C, D, E1, E2, F, G, H, J, and K have reopened after recent closures. Units E1 and E2 are available for both game bird and game mammal hunting. Hunters intending to access Unit G are advised to consult the Division of State Parks for any current closures affecting the Kalalau Trail and park areas, and to adhere to all notices and access restrictions. DLNR DOFAW also urged hunters to exercise caution due to potential hazards from recent weather events, such as...

Hawaii Maintains Unique Five-County System Rooted in Royal History and Territorial Formation

Hawaii Maintains Unique Five-County System Rooted in Royal History and Territorial Formation

Hawaii operates with only five counties: Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and Kalawao, a structure established in 1905, decades before its statehood in 1959. This limited number of counties is a direct result of Hawaii's unique historical development, which includes its past as an independent kingdom and its territorial period under the United States. Unlike most U.S. states, Hawaii does not have separate incorporated towns or cities; instead, county governments handle most municipal services. For example, the City and County of Honolulu consolidates city and county functions for Oahu. The county boundaries largely align with the major islands or groups of islands, a practical approach given the archipelago's geography. Kalawao County, located on the Kalaupapa Peninsula of Molokai, is particularly unique, having been established as a settlement for individuals with Hansen's disease and remaining under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Department of Health rather than having an elected government.

Honolua Blomfield and Kai Sallas Secure Victories at HTA Haleʻiwa Pro Longboard Event

Honolua Blomfield and Kai Sallas Secure Victories at HTA Haleʻiwa Pro Longboard Event

Honolua Blomfield and Kai Sallas Secure Victories at HTA Haleʻiwa Pro Longboard Event

Waiākea High School in Hilo Inaugurates New Health Training Lab to Expand Healthcare Career Pathways

Waiākea High School in Hilo Inaugurates New Health Training Lab to Expand Healthcare Career Pathways

Waiākea High School in Hilo, Hawaii, recently hosted a blessing ceremony to mark the beginning of a new health training lab project. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Honolulu-based nonprofit Hawaiʻi 3Rs, the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi, and the Hawaiʻi Department of Education. The project aims to convert an existing school building into a dedicated facility where students can gain hands-on experience and explore various healthcare careers. The new lab is anticipated to be completed by summer 2027 and represents the second such facility established through this partnership, following the first at Waiʻanae High School on Oʻahu. This development is part of the broader 'Aulama I Ke Ola initiative, which seeks to create a statewide network of health learning labs in public high schools, particularly focusing on underserved communities.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Concludes National Tour with Visit to Oʻahu Schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Concludes National Tour with Visit to Oʻahu Schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon recently concluded the 49th stop of her 'Returning Education to the States Tour' with a visit to schools and education programs on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. According to a U.S. Department of Education news release, Secretary McMahon engaged with teachers, parents, students, and community leaders to gather insights on effective local educational practices. Her tour aims to compile a toolkit of best practices to be shared nationwide. During her visit, McMahon toured Admiral Arthur W. Radford High School, Mōkapu Elementary School (the state's only school on a Marine Corps base), Keiki Roots (a nature-based homeschool enrichment co-op), and the University of Hawaiʻi’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology. She also participated in a roundtable with members of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature and visited Ka Waihona o ka Naʻauao, a Hawaiian-language immersion charter school. McMahon emphasized that the programs observed were tailored to local geography and heritage, advocating against ...

Jim Carrey Sells Maui Oceanfront Estate for Undisclosed Price

Jim Carrey Sells Maui Oceanfront Estate for Undisclosed Price

Jim Carrey Sells Maui Oceanfront Estate for Undisclosed Price

Kailua Park in Kona Initiates Major Upgrade Project, Targeting Early 2028 Completion

Kailua Park in Kona Initiates Major Upgrade Project, Targeting Early 2028 Completion

Kailua Park in Kona has commenced a significant construction project aimed at upgrading its facilities. The initiative, celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Mayor Kimo Alameda, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and County Council members, addresses long-standing needs for improved amenities. Key components of the project include the construction of two new restrooms with showers at the beach park, replacing older, closed facilities. Additionally, a new restroom will be built next to the Makae‘o Events Pavilion, and a new concession building with an adjacent restroom will be erected near the ballfield. The project also involves the demolition of the old terminal building and the creation of a new parking lot system in that area. Goodfellow Sun JV is the construction contractor, with an anticipated completion date in early 2028. This development follows the closure of one restroom due to a 2023 fire and another due to safety concerns, alongside the structural deterioration of the old t...

Breezy Trade Winds Continue Across Hawaii

Breezy Trade Winds Continue Across Hawaii

Hawaii is experiencing breezy and gusty trade winds as Tropical Storm Pena passes far south of the islands. These winds are expected to ease to typical speeds early in the week before strengthening again midweek. Passing showers are primarily affecting windward areas and mountainous regions, with occasional heavier rainfall in localized areas such as Kona, which recently recorded nearly 3 inches of rain. A cold front later in the week may bring additional showers and gusty winds, though the intensity remains uncertain. Surf conditions are also notable, with elevated waves on north-facing shores and rough surf on east-facing shores expected to persist.

They first visited this hotel in 1990. Why they keep coming back

They first visited this hotel in 1990. Why they keep coming back

This family has been visiting the same Oahu resort for over 35 years. Here's why they keep returning.