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Poipu Beach Tops Dr. Beach’s 2026 US Beach Ranking
travel5 days ago

Poipu Beach Tops Dr. Beach’s 2026 US Beach Ranking

Poipu Beach in Kauai, Hawaii, is No. 1 on Dr. Beach’s 2026 ranking of the best U.S. beaches. Hawaii and Florida dominate the top 10 with picks like St. Andrews State Park, Caladesi Island State Park, Wailea Beach, Lanikai Beach, Kaunaoa (Mauna Kea Beach), Main Beach (East Hampton), Delnor-Wiggins Pass, Beachwalker Park, and Coast Guard Beach. Dr. Beach (Stephen Leatherman) uses about 50 criteria—water and sand quality, waves, cleanliness, and especially swimming temperature—to judge beaches, prioritizing hospitable swimming. Some beaches were dropped due to pollution, erosion, or excessive seaweed; Coronado Beach was notably excluded because of sewage impacts, and Kaunaoa is highlighted for public access rights. The list is a long-running annual assessment since 1991.

via CNN|
#best-us-beaches-2026#dr-beach#florida
Kauai sightings fuel Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi dating whispers
entertainment8 days ago

Kauai sightings fuel Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi dating whispers

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were photographed together in Kauai, Hawaii, fueling dating rumors after being spotted at Nourish Hanalei and other local spots while staying near the island’s North Shore; sources say they’ve been seeing each other for weeks and there’s mutual attraction, though no romance has been officially confirmed. They were later seen together in Los Angeles, adding to the chatter; both have recent exes and prior dating history noted in coverage.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#dating-rumors#entertainment#hawaii
Hawaii Caller Who Voted Trump Three Times Regrets It, Calls Him a Con Man
politics9 days ago

Hawaii Caller Who Voted Trump Three Times Regrets It, Calls Him a Con Man

A CSPAN Washington Journal caller from Hawaii, identified as Thomas, says he voted for Donald Trump in 2016, 2020, and 2024 but now regrets it, calling Trump a con man who breaks promises and is corrupt. He describes his change as a cumulative process and even compares Trump’s influence to Adolf Hitler brainwashing millions, highlighting a rare public reversal by a thrice-supporter.

via Mediaite|
#cspan#hawaii#hitler
Rock-throwing tourist charged after video of endangered Hawaiian monk seal attack
usnews11 days ago

Rock-throwing tourist charged after video of endangered Hawaiian monk seal attack

A 38-year-old tourist from Covington, Washington, Igor Lytvynchuk, was arrested by NOAA agents for harassing a protected Hawaiian monk seal after a witness recorded him throwing a coconut-sized rock at the seal in Lahaina, Maui. He faces charges under the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, with potential penalties of up to one year in prison per count and substantial fines; he’s scheduled to appear in Seattle federal court. The case underscores wildlife-protection enforcement in Hawaii and the community’s ongoing recovery efforts after wildfires.

via NBC News|
#endangered-species#harassment#hawaii
Tourist Charged After Throwing Coconut-Sized Rock at Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
travel12 days ago

Tourist Charged After Throwing Coconut-Sized Rock at Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal

A Washington man, Igor Lytvynchuk, 38, was arrested by NOAA agents near Seattle on charges of harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal after a witness filmed him throwing a rock the size of a coconut at Maui’s monk seal named Lani. Hawaiian monk seals are critically endangered with about 1,600 remaining in the wild. If convicted, he faces up to one year in prison and fines up to $50,000 under the Endangered Species Act and $20,000 under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

via CNN|
#arrest#endangered-species#hawaii
Rock-throwing tourist arrested over attack on Hawaii’s endangered monk seal
travel12 days ago

Rock-throwing tourist arrested over attack on Hawaii’s endangered monk seal

A 38-year-old tourist was arrested by federal agents after a witness video captured him throwing a rock the size of a coconut at Lani, a protected Hawaiian monk seal off Maui. He’s charged with harassing a protected animal and could face up to a year in prison per count, plus fines under the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. With about 1,600 monk seals remaining, the case underscores ongoing wildlife-cruelty concerns and enforcement in Hawaii.

via CNN|
#endangered-species-act#hawaii#monk-seal
Tourist faces federal charges after coconut-sized rock hurled at endangered Hawaiian monk seal
world12 days ago

Tourist faces federal charges after coconut-sized rock hurled at endangered Hawaiian monk seal

A Washington state tourist was arrested by federal agents for harassing a protected Hawaiian monk seal after video showed him throwing a coconut-sized rock toward the seal near Maui; he faces up to one year in prison per charge and fines up to $50,000 under the Endangered Species Act plus $20,000 under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

via CBS News|
#endangeredspecies#federalcharges#hawaii
Federal charges after tourist throws rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal
world-news12 days ago

Federal charges after tourist throws rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal

A 38-year-old Washington man, Igor Lytvynchuk, was arrested near Seattle and charged with harassing a protected Hawaiian monk seal after witnesses said he threw a coconut-sized rock at 'Lani' on a Maui beach; NOAA agents say he could face up to a year in prison per count and fines up to $50,000 under the Endangered Species Act and $20,000 under the Marine Mammal Protection Act; Maui officials say cruelty toward wildlife won’t be tolerated as the monk seal population hovers around 1,600.

via AP News|
#endangered-species#federal-charges#hawaii
Hawaii's Short-Term Rental Crackdown Could Scramble Your Trip
travel13 days ago

Hawaii's Short-Term Rental Crackdown Could Scramble Your Trip

Honolulu fined two Oahu vacation rentals $40,000 for operating illegally, signaling a broader crackdown that can shut down a listing between booking and arrival. Travelers should verify a property's permit number with the host and cross-check it with Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting or Maui’s permit database, since a listing’s online presence doesn’t guarantee legality. With islands tightening rules, cancellations and refunds may not fully offset last-minute changes or price spikes if a booking is canceled before check-in.

via Beat of Hawaii|
#airbnb#enforcement#hawaii