HINow — Keeping a home in Hawaiʻi can feel impossible when one storm, one setback, or one unexpected bill pushes a family behind. That is why Hawaiʻi Community Lending is shining a light on the Ho‘āmana Homeowner Assistance Program, a new resource designed to help eligible Hawaiian Home Lands lessees stay rooted on the land, even after hardships like the March 2026 Kona Low storms.

Aloha State Daily — Chef Mark “Gooch” Noguchi, co-founder of nonprofit Chef Hui; pro surfer Nathan Florence; and Haleʻiwa-based musician Jack Johnson, who also runs the Kōkua Learning Farm through Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation; among others, showcased Hawaiʻi cuisine, culture and community on Huckberry’s series, “DIRT,” hosted by Josh Rosen.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Big Island Now, Hawai‘i Tribune-Herald, Spectrum News, State of Hawai‘i - Office of the Governor — State Department of Land and Natural Resources leadership is set to change in July upon the retirement of Dawn Chang, the agency’s director who went on medical leave in December.

Kaua‘i Now — The opening marked an important milestone in expanding access to sexual health services, HIV prevention and care, overdose prevention, and gender-affirming healthcare for Kauaʻi residents

Hawai‘i Catholic Herald — A one-night count of people experiencing homelessness on Hawai‘i island, Maui and Kaua‘i in January showed that efforts to house families and individuals are gradually having a positive impact, thanks to the efforts of community organizations like Hope Services Hawai‘i.

Hawai‘i News Now — Native Hawaiian education organizations say they’re relieved after Sen. Brian Schatz announced $46 million in funding was restored, but remain concerned about what comes next.