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With Sylvia Luke out of the race, it provides an easier path for term-limited Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, who previously announced his candidacy for Hawaiʻi’s second highest position.

Conservation stamp highlights the wild pig, while game bird stamp features the California valley quail, which was originally brought to the islands in 1818 as a gift to King Kamehameha.

Ensure eligibility documents are ready for the after-school program registration on April 22.

“The experience strengthened my leadership perspective and reinforced the importance of collaboration, accountability and service,” said Capt. Levon Stevens. “I look forward to bringing these insights back to Hawai‘i County as we continue working to serve our community with integrity and professionalism.”

The Hawaiʻi County Council can’t move forward with the budget until the finance director provides the net taxable real property for the upcoming fiscal year.

“This new institute combines [University of Hawaiʻi]’s strengths in cutting-edge, ocean-related research and our collaborative, place-based approach to working with resource managers throughout Hawaiʻi and the Pacific to protect our vital coral reefs,” said University of Hawaiʻi Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation Chad Walton.

Vibrant Hawaiʻi is introducing the podcast this year with renewed intention — to challenge the long-standing narrative that Hawaiʻi’s most promising ʻōpio must leave the island to succeed.

The preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board did not provide a cause of the crash, but said the pilot reported severe vibrations and loss of directional control while making a turn.

Discover the vibrant world of local art at the Big Island Art Fair in Waimea, taking place April 23 to 25 at Kahilu Town Hall.

“Phishing remains the most effective attack method in 2026 because it targets the one element that can’t be easily patched: people,” said University of Hawaiʻi Chief Information Officer Jodi Ito.

Abigail Munoz with Monarch Coffee was unanimously elected by the board, “and she was absolutely the right person for this role,” said Hawaiʻi Coffee Association President Ryson Nakamasu.

U.S. Postal Service encourages customers to “mail a little more often,” and special occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or other personally significant moments present an ideal opportunity to combine thoughtful expression with written communication.

Bishop Museum on Oʻahu will feature the works of Nālani Kanakaʻole, Sig Zane, Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane, whose creative practices are deeply rooted in hula ʻaihaʻa.

Building on the success of Direct2UH — the direct admissions initiative launched in October 2025 that offers free entry to Hawaiʻi public high school seniors based on their grade-point average — the grant will fund a unified admissions system with enhanced outreach and guidance.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

A quick look at news happening throughout the island, state and nation.

Big Island police initiated a coroner’s inquest and ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of Charles Hutchinson’s death; no foul play is suspected at this time after the O‘ahu man became distressed when he encountered difficulty while diving April 15 in the Kona harbor.

As of 3:17 p.m., 20 to 25 firefighters were on scene, and chopper crews were still conducting water drops on the blaze that has burned approximately 4 to 5 acres.

Passengers onboard a vessel restrained Avery Nissen, 21, after he reportedly stabbed the captain of a boat while on a 3-hour snorkel tour.

New University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization report finds that while natural gas is often far cheaper than oil on the mainland United States, Hawaiʻi faces higher costs because the fuel must be cooled, shipped across the ocean and converted back into gas.