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Queenʻs North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital holding hiring event in Waimea
The Big Island hospital, part of The Queenʻs Health Systems, is recruiting for a range of clinical and non-clinical roles.
Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo to reopen Friday
Hilo’s Kawamoto Swim Stadium closed a month ago when lightning damaged a pool pump.
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.
60K new homes needed by 2050 to meet Hawaiʻi housing demand, finds AARP study
The study was prepared by ECOnorthwest through AARP’s Livable Communities Technical Advisors Program. It reports that rising housing costs and limited supply are making it harder for residents to remain in their communities as they age.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory raise alert level for Kīlauea from advisory to watch
On Tuesday afternoon, shallow earthquakes are being detected beneath the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater, as well as localized ground deformation in the south caldera region of Kīlauea summit.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority opens funding for cultural, community programs
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is inviting organizations to apply for funding to support cultural preservation, enhance community experiences, and promote major events throughout the islands.
Chief Mahuna continues to foster open dialogue with free talk story sessions
A free, informal talk story will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 at the Kohala Intergenerational Center in Kapaʻau.
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.
Free small business financing, support workshop scheduled in Kailua-Kona
It is a valuable opportunity to learn about funding pathways and connect directly with experts who can support the next steps of small businesses; only several spaces remain, so don’t wait, register today.
Peak pupping season underway for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals
The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources reminds beachgoers that Beachgoers are reminded it is illegal to harass, disturb or harm them under state and federal law.
Longest serving Hawai‘i governor passes away at 100
George R. Ariyoshi led the state from 1974 to 1986. Ariyoshi died peacefully Sunday night, April 19, surrounded by his family.
New Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurs launched by Bank of Hawaiʻi
Center helps Hawaiʻi business owners plan for succession, unlock opportunity and navigate complexities of business, family and personal wealth.
Business Monday: Recovery Center to help small businesses affected by downtown Hilo fire
The U.S. Small Business Administration is setting up a recovery center where representatives will help businesses that burned in the 2025 Hilo fire apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
Firearm permit applications in Hawaiʻi up last year, state report says
Hawaiʻi’s firearm registration report for 2025 reveals a notable 14.7% rise in permit applications alongside a slight decline in total firearm registrations, with a record percentage of imported firearms highlighting changing ownership trends.
Hawaiʻi Gas accepting applications for temporary summer positions throughout islands
Positions are designed for recent high school grads and college students; the utility is recruiting for a range of posts at all locations statewide.
UPDATE: No tsunami risk to Hawai’i after 7.4 earthquake east of Japan
No tsunami threat to the state after a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, late Sunday, sparking tsunami monitoring across the Pacific.
Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announces she will not seek re-election
With Sylvia Luke out of the race, it provides an easier path for Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, who previously announced his candidacy for Hawaiʻi’s second highest position.
Sylvia Luke announces she will not seek re-election for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi
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.
2026-27 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest winners announced
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.
Department of Education to open A+ after-school program registration
Ensure eligibility documents are ready for the after-school program registration on April 22.
