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…

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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…
George R. Ariyoshi led the state from 1974 to 1986. Ariyoshi died peacefully Sunday night, April 19, surrounded by his family.
George R. Ariyoshi led the state from 1974 to 1986. Ariyoshi died peacefully Sunday night, April 19, surrounded by his family.
Weather and surf remain a practical focus across the islands, with Maui, the Big Island and Kauaʻi all facing another day of showers and changing surf conditions. Public-safety and preparedness themes also stand out, from MEMA’s multiagency training in Kahului and Kauaʻi Fire’s request for community input to FEMA aid opening for storm-impacted residents. On the business side, there is continued attention on local recovery and support, including a downtown Hilo fire recovery center and new financing resources for family businesses. Conservation and coastal stewardship also recur, with monk seal pupping season underway and reef research on invasive algae drawing attention. Meanwhile, the state is also marking the death of former Gov. George Ariyoshi at 100 as communities across Hawaiʻi continue to balance daily conditions, recovery work and long-term planning.
Maui’s main near-term concerns are weather, preparedness and recovery, with the April 21 surf forecast pointing to modest conditions and MEMA’s April 23 training in Kahului bringing multiple agencies into a full-scale exercise. FEMA aid now available for March storm impacts is another important development for residents still dealing with damage. The PGA TOUR’s planned exit from Hawaiʻi tournaments in 2027 also carries long-term implications for Kapalua and the state’s golf calendar.
The Big Island’s immediate focus is on weather and safety, with the county forecast and surf outlook both pointing to unsettled conditions. Hawaiʻi Island police are also asking for help finding a runaway teenager believed to be in Kona, while Chief Reed Mahuna’s talk story session in Kapaʻau shows HPD continuing community outreach. On the business front, a recovery center for downtown Hilo fire-affected small businesses and a new Bank of Hawaiʻi center for family businesses and entrepreneurs both point to ongoing support for local owners.
Kauaʻi is looking at another unsettled day, with the April 21 weather forecast and surf forecast both calling for showers and building surf on some shores. Public safety and community readiness are also in view, as Kauaʻi Fire seeks public input on improving emergency response and the island’s all-women dispatch unit is being recognized for lifesaving work. Broader statewide issues also touch Kauaʻi, including the AARP housing report projecting nearly 60,000 more homes needed by 2050 and monk seal pupping season along the coast.
Maui Surf Forecast for April 21, 2026
Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 1-3 1-3 3-5 4-6 West Facing 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 South Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 East Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 3-5 TONIGHT Weather…
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for April 21, 2026
Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Rest Of Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers early in the evening, then partly cloudy with isolated showers after midnight. Lows 63 to 69…
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for April 21, 2026
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 0-2 1-3 3-5 East Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 3-5 South Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3…
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 21, 2026
Photo Credit: Karsten Winegeart West Kaua’i Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening. Lows around 70 near the shore to around 59 above 3000 feet. Light winds…
Kauai Weather Forecast for April 21, 2026
Photo Credit: Pascal Debrunner West Kaua’i Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening. Lows around 70 near the shore to around 59 above 3000 feet. Light winds…
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 21, 2026
Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 1-3 2-4 3-5 4-6 West Facing 1-3 1-3 2-4 3-5 South Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 East Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 2-4 TONIGHT Weather…
Kauai Surf Forecast for April 21, 2026
Shores Tonight Tuesday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 1-3 2-4 3-5 4-6 West Facing 1-3 1-3 2-4 3-5 South Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 East Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 2-4 TONIGHT Weather…
PGA TOUR confirms exit of Hawaiʻi tournaments in 2027; exploring senior event options
The Sentry was last held in 2025 at The Plantation Course in Kapalua. File photo by Wendy Osher The PGA TOUR will not play The Sentry or the Sony Open in Hawaiʻi in 2027…
Hawaiʻi police search for Ocean View runaway believed to be in Kona
Hawai‘i Island police are seeking 17-year-old Lily Amor of Ocean View, who was reported as a runaway. Amor was last seen in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision at 2:30…
MEMA, other agencies to participate in April 23 training in Kahului
MEMA-CST 2025 training exercise. PC: County of Maui A multiagency, full-scale training exercise will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kahului, according…
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…
2026-27 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest winners announced
Winners of the 2026-27 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest were announced by Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and…
Chief Mahuna continues to foster open dialogue with free talk story sessions
Hawai‘i Police Department Chief Reed Mahuna will host an informal talk story in Kapaʻau tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21. Mahuna is organizing free, monthly talk story sessions, “Talk…
Peak pupping for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals underway
April is peak pupping season for endangerd Hawaiian Monk seals. (File photo: Department of Land and Natural Resources) With Hawaiian monk seal peak pupping season underway across…
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…
New online events calendar helps travelers discover what’s happening throughout state
Hawaii.com introduced a new online events calendar designed to help travelers easily discover what’s happening throughout the Hawaiian Islands. It brings real-time events and…
AARP report: Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 new homes by 2050
A new analysis prepared for AARP Hawaiʻi finds that the Aloha State will need nearly 60,000 additional housing units by 2050 to meet future housing demand. Much of that need will…
Hawaiʻi Gas hiring for temporary summer jobs throughout islands
Hawaiʻi’s only regulated gas utility is looking for candidates for its 2026 Summer Hire program. Hawaiʻi Gas has several positions available to work from May 26-Aug. 24 (no…
Kaua‘i Fire is seeking public input on how to improve emergency response
The Kaua‘i Fire Department is looking for public input to see how they can improve their emergency response and overall community safety. Residents and businesses are invited to…
FEMA aid now available for Maui, Big Island and Honolulu residents impacted by March storms
Kihei Kai’s 16-unit A Building was destroyed on March 13, 2026 by flooding from the Kona low storm a little more than a year after it was damaged by flooding from the 2025 Kona…
May trolling announcement for Kahoʻolawe
Map showing the location of existing marine managed/protected areas in the Maui Nui complex in the Hawaiian islands, which encompasses the islands of Molokaʻi, Maui, Lānaʻi, and…
Former Hawai‘i governor George Ariyoshi passes away at 100
Former Hawai‘i Gov. George Ariyoshi passes away at 100. He was the third and longest serving governor in the state’s history. (Photo courtesy: Office of the Governor) Hawai‘i Gov…
Peak pupping season underway for endangered Hawaiian Monk seals
April is peak pupping season for endangerd Hawaiian Monk seals. (File photo: Department of Land and Natural Resources) With Hawaiian monk seal peak pupping season underway across…
Free small business financing, support workshop scheduled in Kailua-Kona
Hawaiʻi Small Business Development Center invites community members to a free in-person workshop to help small businesses explore financing opportunities and support programs. The…
UH: Honu emerge as reef defenders against invasive algae in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
An invasive algae already well-established in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands is raising concern among researchers as it threatens to spread into the main Hawaiian Islands…
Longest serving Hawai‘i governor passes away at 100
Former Hawai‘i Gov. George Ariyoshi passes away at 100. He was the third and longest serving governor in the state’s history. (Photo courtesy: Office of the Governor) Hawai‘i Gov…
New Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurs launched by Bank of Hawaiʻi
Bank of Hawaiʻi launched its new Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurs, a dedicated, multi-faceted and holistic service designed to help local business owners plan for…
Winners of art contest for 2026-27 Hawai‘i conservation, game bird stamps announced
Winners of the 2026-27 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest were announced by Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and…
Business Monday: Recovery Center to help small businesses affected by downtown Hilo fire
The purple building that once occupied the corner of Kinoʻole and Haili streets in Hilo was destroyed in an early morning fire on Nov. 30, 2025. (Kelsey Walling/Big Island Now)…
Kauaʻi’s all-women dispatch unit praised for lifesaving work with proclamation
The Kaua’i Police Department reported that in 2025, the dispatch team answered approximately 60,000 calls for service. (Xiomara Yamileth/ Kaua’i Now) An all-female team of 10…