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Flood advisory issued as moderate to locally heavy rainfall soaks parts of East Hawai‘i
Some locations that will experience flooding include Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pāhoa, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidland Estates, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Kalapana, ʻĀinaloa, Leilani Estates, Fern Acres, Eden Roc, Fern Forest, Nānāwale Estates, Hawaiian Beaches,... May 17, 2026 · 11:54am
Hawaiʻi briefs for May 17: Spring commencement, funds released, locally-sourced foods,’Stories from the Field’
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State opens $20 Million loan program for Hawai‘i condominium repairs
Section of Highway 19 to shut down Friday for forensic crash investigation
Episode 47 of the Kīlauea eruption ended early Friday morning
Water service to be temporarily shut off for portions of Honoka‘a
Scholarships available for Hawai‘i County students pursuing health care careers
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Hawaiʻi briefs for May 17: Spring commencement, funds released, locally-sourced foods, Stories from the Field
A brief look at several stories from throughout the state.
‘He Lei Hoʻokahi’ marks 100 years of summer sessions at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Special restaging of 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival Hōʻike performance also honors Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui.
Flood advisory issued as moderate to locally heavy rainfall soaks parts of East Hawai‘i
Some locations that will experience flooding include Hawaiian Paradise Park, Pāhoa, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidland Estates, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Kalapana, ʻĀinaloa, Leilani Estates, Fern Acres, Eden Roc, Fern Forest, Nānāwale Estates, Hawaiian Beaches, Isaac Hale Beach Park and the former Kapoho area.
State alerts Hawaiʻi health professionals to fraud scheme targeting license holders
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs said scammers have recently targeted current and former nursing license holders, with dentists, pharmacists and other health professionals also at potential risk.
Riders of Honolulu Skyline on Great Futures Day will transform commutes into support for Hawaiʻi youth
Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, to lift up programs that serve island children and teens.
Kona’s international billfish tourney canceled for 2026, but organizers hope it will be back
The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament that started in 1959 was unable to take place this year due to skyrocketing prices for jet and diesel fuel.
US Postal Service celebrates National Mailbox Improvement Week
The spring cleaning effort for mailboxes encourages customers to help carriers ensure mail, packages and special deliveries arrive on time, safely and securely.
Water service interruption planned along Hawaiʻi Belt Road in Kalaʻoa
Temporary water shutoff slated for May 19 to connect a new waterline along the highway, affecting customers between Puʻukala Road and Lamaola Homestead Road, as well as for all services along Puʻukala Road.
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‘He Lei Hoʻokahi’ marks 100 years of summer sessions at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Special restaging of 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival Hōʻike performance also honors Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 14-20: Honoka‘a Western Week, Kōkua Kailua Village Stroll, concerts and more
There are a variety of talented musicians who will be performing this upcoming week on the island, including Robert Cazimero and Kalani Pe‘a.
Celebrate Mom: Things to do and places to eat for Mother’s Day on the Big Island
There are plenty of ways to celebrate moms on the Big Island this weekend, including surfing, lei-making, shopping and plenty of wining and dining. Check out our list.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 8-14: Charity walk, chocolate fest, spring concert, classic piano and more
Treat the woman who gave birth to you with an event that has a more personal touch; when you saw it, Mom was the first person who came to mind. This week’s top 10 has some great ideas!
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Maui Now
Candidates reminded of June 2 filing deadline
The Maui County Office of the County Clerk is reminding candidates who want to appear on this year’s ballot for public office that the filing deadline for nomination papers is 4:30 p.m. June 2. Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual, available at https://elections.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026- Candidates-Manual.pdf. The candidate report, which is updated daily with […]
Op-Ed: Growing together, navigating pregnancy and family support across Hawaiʻi
Op-Ed: Rose Lau, a registered nurse is Director, Native Hawaiian Health and Population Health Management Programs at UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Hawaiʻi. In this role, she oversees maternity programs for members like Hāpai Mālama, which provides coverage for hāpai moms and keiki, including prenatal, postpartum and behavioral health services.
2026 Memorial Day Tribute to honor fallen heroes at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao
The Maui County Veterans Council invites the community to attend the 2026 Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.
Give your mailbox a spring makeover: USPS celebrates National Mailbox Improvement Week
This Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18-24, 2026), the United States Postal Service is reminding customers everywhere to inspect, maintain, and make any needed upgrades to their mailboxes. The spring cleaning effort encourages customers to help carriers ensure mail, packages, and special deliveries arrive on time, safely and securely.
Utility work along Piʻilani-Kula Highway in ʻUlupalakua to impact traffic, May 19
To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews will be performing work along Piʻilani-Kula Highway near ʻUlupalakua Ranch Road at both intersections between mile markers 15 and 17 in Upcountry Maui on Tuesday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kaua‘i Now
100 years of summer sessions at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa celebrated with ‘He Lei Hoʻokahi’
Special restaging of 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival Hōʻike performance also honors Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui.
Summer culinary training available for Hawai‘i high school students
Deadline to apply is May 29 for Cohort 22: Culinary Foundations through partnership between Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America; but don't wait, seats are limited.
‘Ready to get back out there’: Kauaʻi Community College student rebuilds her life through carpentry, education
Crystal Santos went from being behind bars to now graduating this month with an associate in science degree in carpentry technology from Kauaʻi Community College, all to create a better future for herself and her family.
