Community Volunteers urgently needed to teach financial literacy throughout Hawai‘i
Community Vector control planned May 5 at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area
Two Big Island athletes win titles in Hawaiʻi’s first state high school surfing championship
Students Felix Barton (bodyboarding) and Alex Ranne (longboard) of the Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts and Science in Pāhoa each made history by winning individual titles at the first Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association surfing championship. May 04, 2026 · 05:00am
Hawai‘i Department of Health EMS Branch receives national recognition
The branch has been named the 2026 National State EMS Office/Agency of the Year by the National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Officials.Business L&L Hawaiian Barbecue brings taste of Hawaiʻi to fast-growing Georgia community
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Hawaiʻi Community College celebrates success of inaugural E ʻImi Pono fundraiser
Longtime Kōloa Rum Co. president, chief executive officer Bob Gunter steps down
Severe weather washes away more than quarter of million dollars in state tourism revenue
News briefs for May 3: Poi, new board member, film tax credit, Rocket League champs
Simple ocean model predicts El Niño 15 months in advance
Public input sought for Kawaihae Harbor improvements project on Big Island
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives celebrates inaugural Laulau Day
New sites opening to help residents apply for federal disaster assistance
Police continue search for 41-year-old man considered armed and dangerous
USS Missouri marks 40 years since recommissioning with ceremony, exhibit
KōCreate: ʻOAKA now accepting applications
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail seeks community input for 95-acre Kona section
20 lane closures scheduled during week of May 2-8 on Big Island state roadways
News briefs for May 1: Appliance replacement, festival winners and more
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Volunteers urgently needed to teach financial literacy throughout Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i public schools, beginning with the class of 2030, will require the completion of financial literacy education to graduate, with implementation starting in the 2026–27 academic year; Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i provides a ready-to-implement solution, with proven curriculum and volunteer support.
Vector control planned May 5 at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area
The operations will require the closure of the park off Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, from 4 a.m. to noon.
Hawai‘i Department of Health EMS Branch receives national recognition
The branch has been named the 2026 National State EMS Office/Agency of the Year by the National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Officials.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue brings taste of Hawaiʻi to fast-growing Georgia community
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue continues to expand its East Coast presence with the opening of its newest location in Duluth, Georgia, offering a taste of Hawaiʻi’s iconic “plate lunch.”
Business briefs for May 4: Hannemann retiring, elevated island dining, Rome flight and A Day at the Beach
A quick look at business news from around the Big Island, throughout the state and elsewhere.
Two Big Island athletes win titles in Hawaiʻi’s first state high school surfing championship
Students Felix Barton (bodyboarding) and Alex Ranne (longboard) of the Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts and Science in Pāhoa each made history by winning individual titles at the first Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association surfing championship.
Business Monday: Hale Kanikapila brings new energy to a familiar space in downtown Hilo
Hale Kanikapila breathes new life into downtown Hilo, transforming the former site of Hilo Town Tavern into a vibrant hub for music, food, and community gatherings
Hawaiʻi Community College celebrates success of inaugural E ʻImi Pono fundraiser
The event, highlighting the institution’s role in preparing the Big Island’s workforce, drew more than 100 supporters on April 18 to the I Ola Nō Ke Kino Dining Room at the Manono campus in Hilo.
South Kona man dies from apparent drowning while picking ‘opihi
The man was found underwater 30 feet from the rocky Kona shoreline where he was last seen.
University of Hawai‘i leading state efforts to combat invasive species with grant-funded projects
The work targets some of the state’s most urgent challenges, including rapid ʻōhiʻa death, invasive mosquitoes that spread avian malaria, destructive food crop plant pests, invasive ants and beetles, and non-native plants and animals that damage forests and watersheds.
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Hawaiʻi Community College celebrates success of inaugural E ʻImi Pono fundraiser
The event, highlighting the institution’s role in preparing the Big Island’s workforce, drew more than 100 supporters on April 18 to the I Ola Nō Ke Kino Dining Room at the Manono campus in Hilo.
Severe weather washes away more than quarter of million dollars in state tourism revenue
Number of visitors statewide in March decreased 1.7% from the same month a year before, with Big Island visitor stats following same downward trend; visitor spending throughout islands falls 1.6% from March 2025.
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives celebrates inaugural Laulau Day
“Laulau is more than a beloved island staple; it carries deep cultural and historical meaning,” said Oʻahu state Rep. Darius Kila. “Preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian foods helps honor Native Hawaiian culture and ensures these practices continue to be understood and passed on.”
ADVISORY: Increased pedestrian activity expected during BLOOM – EMPRESS 5K, Lei Day x BLOOM event
Increased foot traffic is expected from about 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in Kona in conjunction with the women-centered community fun run celebrating movement, culture, music and wāhine empowerment.
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Maui Now
Maui Surf Forecast for May 05, 2026
A moderate northwest swell will continue to build this evening and peak tonight into early Tuesday, producing surf above seasonal average along north and...
Subaru Telescope on Maunakea helps reveal changes in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Their observations suggest that the comet’s chemistry changed as it passed near the Sun, providing new clues to how material in interstellar comets differs from that in comets formed in our Solar System.
New quarterly community event “Aloha Fridays at Kapalua” launches May 8 at The Barn
A new quarterly event, Aloha Fridays at Kapalua, will launch on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Barn in Kapalua, located at 1000 Kapalua Drive.
Live Like Treʻ Foundation marks three years with expanded partnerships across Hawaiʻi
Three years after the death of Maui firefighter Treʻ Evans-Dumaran, the foundation established in his memory is expanding its reach — and deepening its roots — through new and ongoing partnerships on both Maui and Oʻahu. Monday, International Firefighters’ Day — observed annually on May 4 — honors those who gave their lives in service. […]
Kaua‘i Now
Kauai Weather Forecast for May 05, 2026
Moderate trades hold through today. A sea breeze pattern then develops for the midweek period followed by returning light trades. Limited rainfall during this...
Kauai Surf Forecast for May 05, 2026
A moderate northwest swell will continue to build this evening and peak tonight into early Tuesday, producing surf above seasonal average along north and...
Kauaʻi police seek Wailua man wanted on felony warrant, multiple investigations
Authorities in Kauaʻi are urgently seeking the public's help to locate Kamron Cortez, 31, who's wanted for a felony warrant and linked to multiple recent crimes, including burglaries and vehicle thefts.
