PGA TOUR confirms exit of Hawaiʻi tournaments in 2027; exploring senior event options
The PGA TOUR will not play The Sentry or the Sony Open in Hawaiʻi in 2027, according to reports today from the PGA. This marks the first time in 56 years that there will be a PGA TOUR tournament absence in the islands, following steady presence since the Sony Open started play at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu in 1971.
MEMA, other agencies to participate in April 23 training in Kahului
A multiagency, full-scale training exercise will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kahului, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency. During this time, smoke and emergency vehicle activity may be visible in the areas of Kahului Harbor and Kahului Airport.
Hawaiian Electric receives utility industry award for efforts during PSPS events
Hawaiian Electric has received the 2026 Bronze Emergency Management Award from Chartwell Inc., a leading provider of utility industry research focused on customer-facing issues, which recognized the utility for modernizing its emergency communications in support of its Public Safety Power Shutoff program.
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.
County Department of Liquor Control office to be closed for half day April 24
The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control, located at 110 Alaʻihi St., Room 212, Kahului, will be closed for a half day for department training starting at noon Friday, April 24, 2026.
Hawaiʻi Gas hiring for temporary summer jobs 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.
FEMA aid now available for Maui, Big Island and Honolulu residents impacted by March storms
At the President’s direction, federal disaster assistance is now available to help individuals and households recover from the impacts of the Kona Low flooding that occurred March 10–24, 2026. The Major Disaster Declaration authorizes FEMA’s Individual Assistance program for the City and County of Honolulu, as well as Hawaiʻi and Maui counties.
May trolling announcement for Kahoʻolawe
The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission has announced the following permitted trolling dates for May 9-10 and 30-31 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday).
UH: Honu emerge as reef defenders against invasive algae in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) have been documented for the first time actively grazing on Chondria tumulosa, an aggressive invasive red alga that has spread rapidly across reefs among three of the northernmost atolls in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM).
Public invited to submit remembrances for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i
Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i, the annual Memorial Day ceremony that brings together communities from around the world in honor of fallen service members and loved ones, is accepting submissions for remembrances. Submissions received by April 30, 2026, will be hand-transcribed onto lanterns.
Former Governor George Ariyoshi dies at 100, remembered as ‘historic figure’
Gov. Josh Green today announced the lowering of flags to honor the life and legacy of former Gov. George R. Ariyoshi, Hawaiʻi’s third and longest-serving governor in state history. He led the state from 1974 to 1986. Ariyoshi died peacefully Sunday night, surrounded by his family — he was 100.
Kaiser Permanente reports Alliance Unions ratify new contracts to deliver wage increases, protect affordability
After nearly 11 months of negotiations, Kaiser Permanente welcomes the ratification of 52 collective bargaining agreements covering more than 61,000 employees represented by unions within the Alliance of Health Care Unions.