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Kobayashi honored as Hawai‘i County Intern of the Year

The 2025 marketing intern at Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union and student at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa received the award during the 2026 Hawai‘i Internship Summit.

Mānoa campus of University of Hawaiʻi earns recognition nationally for beauty

“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.

‘Ho‘ā Wailoa: A Tribute to Pi‘opi‘o’ transforms Wailoa Art Center into living cultural space

Keiki, ‘ohana and the broader community are encouraged to listen deeply, create meaningfully and reflect collectively on their relationship to ʻāina through a series of intergenerational experiences at the Hilo art center.

Update about February cybersecurity incident at University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center

Deadlines near for free enrollment in credit monitoring and identity theft insurance for people who might have been impacted by the incident.

New wave of indigenous leaders redefine philanthropy through culture, community

A virtual Hōʻike will showcase a new generation of Indigenous leaders, who are the latest participants of Philanthropono.

Salty Swim School teaches ocean skills to beginners, triathletes, children in Kona

The Salty Swim School hosted a free ocean swimming course for visiting athletes preparing for the Lavaman Triathlon last month to help them stay safe in Kona ocean conditions.

University of Hawai‘i discovery on Mauna Kea sheds light on brown dwarfs

The discovery offers new clues into how brown dwarfs grow and change over time.

Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 2.3% in February

Number of jobs increased by 2,100 from yea-to-year; rate ticks up slightly from January.

Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau appoint leaders for regenerative tourism model

New leadership positions aim to help move Hawaiʻi tourism into a Destination Futures Enterprise that blends culture, data intelligence, and global collaboration for sustainable tourism.

Secure your spot now for 5th annual Fentanyl and Addictions Summit

hosted by Hawaiʻi Island Fentanyl Task Force, the event is slated for April 29 in Waimea and will feature presentations of information about data analysis correlating work between public safety and behavioral health and more, breakout sessions providing Native Hawaiian insight into substance use reduction, resource booths by community partners and more.
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Mānoa campus of University of Hawaiʻi earns recognition nationally for beauty

“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.

‘Ho‘ā Wailoa: A Tribute to Pi‘opi‘o’ transforms Wailoa Art Center into living cultural space

Keiki, ‘ohana and the broader community are encouraged to listen deeply, create meaningfully and reflect collectively on their relationship to ʻāina through a series of intergenerational experiences at the Hilo art center.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 24-30: Beekeepers, Denim Day, growing together, S. Tokunaga anniversary, native plants and more

This week’s top 10 has everything from an ongoing exhibit featuring the legacy of Hawaiʻi beekeepers to raising awareness about sexual assault and how to prevent it; check out this week’s listings right now!

Work to replace lava tube bridge to begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Most of Nāhuku Lava Tube will remain open during construction; entrance and exit will move to the east end only until the project is completed by the end of June.

New online events calendar helps travelers discover what’s happening throughout state

Hawaii.com feature organizes events by island, helping visitors discover festivals, cultural experiences and local happenings and bringing real-time events and experiences directly into the trip-planning process.

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Kobayashi honored as Hawai‘i County Intern of the Year
Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 2.3% in February
60K new homes needed by 2050 to meet Hawaiʻi housing demand, finds AARP study
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority opens funding for cultural, community programs

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Big Island Now poll results: County garage is answer to downtown Kona’s parking woes
Big Island Now poll: What is solution to parking woes on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona?
Reminder: Permanent restrictions remain on the transport of ʻŌhiʻa
Poll results: Big Island Now readers pick clear winner for top 2024 story. Do you know what it is?

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Volcano Watch: Shallow earthquakes, ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit highlight hazards near Halemaʻumaʻu
Eruptive episode 45 at Kīlauea ends after nearly 9 hours
Work to replace lava tube bridge to begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory raise alert level for Kīlauea from advisory to watch

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University of Hawaiʻi to lead new Pacific reef research institute
26-year-old Big Island man dies in possible drowning at End of the World in West Hawai‘i
Soggy situation: 12 Big Island locations already recorded 2 or more inches of rain, including 2 with more than 11 inches
Sound Bytes: Synchronous swimming (with robots); behind the Hawaiʻi Glider Challenge

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Maui Surf Forecast for April 27, 2026

Surf along north facing shores will begin to gradually ease tonight into the first half of the week. An upward trend is expected during the second half of the...

County Immigrant Services Division offices to close May 1 for staff training

The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns Immigrant Services Division offices on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will be closed on Friday, May 1, 2026, due to staff training.

V Foundation awards $1 million grant to University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center faculty

The 5-year All-Star Translational Award from the North Carolina-based cancer research foundation will support study of mesothelioma in patients carrying BAP1 mutation.

Point Break Pizza & Panini Partners with Pacific Whale Foundation for May Fundraising Campaign

As part of Point Break’s Community Partnership Program, Pacific Whale Foundation will be the featured nonprofit throughout May. The collaboration will include two special Event Days on May 1 and May 8, during which 10% of all daily sales will be donated directly to Pacific Whale Foundation.

AI chatbots help UH students reach academic success before they ask for help

AI chatbots used at all ten University of Hawaiʻi campuses continue to proactively identify student needs.

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Kauai Weather Forecast for April 27, 2026

A high pressure system far north of the Hawaiian Islands will slowly drift east, however a broad ridge north of the region will remain in place keeping...

Kauai Surf Forecast for April 27, 2026

Surf along north facing shores will begin to gradually ease tonight into the first half of the week. An upward trend is expected during the second half of the...

University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center cybersecurity update

Deadlines near for free enrollment in credit monitoring and identity theft insurance for people who might have been impacted by the incident.

Hirono urges Senate appropriations subcommittee to fund critical forest research program

Letter comes as President Donald Trump's administration attempts to close several U.S. Forest Service research facilities, including Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in Hilo on Big Island.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa earns national recognition for campus beauty

“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.