ʻImiloa Hawaiian language preschool construction to begin early 2027 in Hilo

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is downlisting the aeʻo (Hawaiian stilt) from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The aeʻo was originally listed as endangered in 1970 due to destruction and alteration of habitat, hunting, introduced predatory animals and nonnative birds, and diseases.   

Married Maui boat captains Chrissy Lovitt and Emma Nelson, who used their vessel to pull fire survivors from the water during the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire, are being featured as contestants on NBC's game show "The Wall," where they will share their story with a national audience while competing for a cash prize of up to $12 million.

A full week of Native Hawaiian culture, conversation, music and community begins today at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center with the 25th annual Native Hawaiian Convention, July 20–22, followed immediately by the Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition & Festival, July 23–25.

Two programs are teaching new farmers how to grow and sell their products at a time when local agriculture is sorely needed.

Locally breezy trade winds will remain through the weekend, easing a bit early next week. A trend toward fewer windward and mauka showers, and more...

New populations of Hawaiian moths and damselflies found in unexpected locations.

The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi's communities, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace and special performances.

Crews will replace two concrete box culverts and 300 feet of guardrail on Kahiliholo Road from July 27 to Nov. 30.

Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.

Locally breezy trade winds will remain through the weekend, easing a bit early next week. Typical trade wind showers will favor windward and mauka areas