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Esteemed kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, whose life’s work transformed Native Hawaiian cultural traditions globally, was honored in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, underscoring her far-reaching influence in hula and Hawaiian values.

The county has received more than 10,300 applications in 2025, compared to 9,200 in 2024, but still has 589 open positions.

Severe weather continues to impact the islands this weekend and is forecast to worsen, generating hazardous ocean conditions between the islands early next week, especially for the islands of Hawai‘i and Maui.

Part of the roadway south of Paʻauilo was closed several hours while materials from an unsecured load that fell and blocked one lane had to be removed.

Authorities are not releasing the toddler’s name because of her age; she reportedly ran behind the Nissan Pathfinder driven by a 26-year-old Waikōloa woman as it was backing up, receiving critical injuries.

Five of those drivers were involved in traffic crashes; three of them, or 23%, nearly a quarter, were younger than 21 years old; islandwide DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue.

Kaukau 4 Keiki is a six-week program, sponsored by the nonprofit Vibrant Hawai‘i, that begins the week of June 22 and ends the week of July 31, 2026.

Marine scientists are creating geometric reef modules that mimick the intricate designs coral and oyster reefs to maximize survival.

National Weather Service in Honolulu reports surf along eastern shorelines has fallen below advisory levels.

Jenkins Eye Care and Project Vision Hawaiʻi is provided free eye exams to 20 unhoused individuals in Kona as part of ongoing outreach effort to provide urgent vision care to underserved communities.

Hawaiʻi is one of only seven states that taxes groceries, the Hawai‘i Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice said in written testimony in support of the bill.

Big Island community invited and encouraged to attend a special one-of-a-kind evening showcasing incredible talents of ʻOhana Waʻa Laulima canoe club members and supporters to benefit the nonprofit that provides opportunities for people with special needs and the programs that uplift them.

A larger public swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for March 6.

Customers from Āhualoa to Waiemi subdivision, including Waimea town, are being asked to reduce water use by at least 10%.

The closure will occur between the Waipi‘o Valley lookout and the beach access road.

Hawai‘i’s U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono praised the high court’s decision, saying: “They were conceived as another lever for Trump to consolidate power and intimidate our global partners — including some of our closest allies.”

The price tag for permanent repairs to the important ocean access starts around $40 million, with the cheaper option of just dredging already having failed during a project in October.

A birthday bash from 2 to 6 p.m. today will feature hands-on activities, anniversary treats, giveaways and full access to exhibits and the planetarium all for free; the celebration also kicks off a year of monthly anniversary programming throughout 2026.

United States ProMiniGolf Association for the first time is bringing its annual U.S. Open to Hawai‘i, with the 28th contest hitting the greens at Kaua‘i Mini Golf & Botanical Gardens in Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea; you can even be part of the historic fun by heading to the Garden Isle to participate in the U.S. Open of Mini Golf Pro/Am Tournament.

For the first time in 40 years, large tephra from Kīlauea fell across neighborhoods near Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, leaving homeowners with hazardous material on their roofs, and in their gutters and water systems.