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    • Three Kauaʻi programs to receive grant funding for promoting, preserving Native Hawaiian culture

    Kauaʻi's Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli, Rice Street Business Association, and the Waipā Foundation were three of 30 organizations awarded a grant from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

    Hawai‘i News National Weather Service forecasters again extend high surf advisory for southern…

    Hawai‘i News New facilities agreement reached between University Laboratory School, University of…

    50 years of stories: Kōloa Public and School Library celebrates serving people of all ages

    The milestone anniversary event brought together residents of all ages for a day of festivities that included lei poʻo demonstrations, button and bag charm making, printing press book journal crafts, face painting and a Lego lounge. July 25, 2026 · 05:00am
    Satellite animation from early the morning of July 25. (Courtesy Animation: National Weather Service)

    Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Confidence growing in Category 2 hurricane’s track as it continues to move west

    Those swells will likely produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions; forecasters remain uncertain about hurricane's exact track and intensity by the time it reaches the Hawaiian Islands,...

    Hawai‘i News Luke, 4 others indicted on 12 counts including bribery, corruption; Governor calls for…

    Hawai‘i News Hurricane Fausto Friday Update: Storm expected to weaken before reaching Hawaiʻi, high…

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    National Weather Service forecasters again extend high surf advisory for southern shores

    An overlapping pulse of south-southwest swell is expected to push south shore surf to advisory levels again by midday Saturday and through at least tonight, possibly through Sunday.

    Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Confidence growing in Category 2 hurricane’s track as it continues to move west

    Those swells will likely produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions; forecasters remain uncertain about hurricane’s exact track and intensity by the time it reaches the Hawaiian Islands, and officials urge residents to prepare now.

    Three Kauaʻi programs to receive grant funding for promoting, preserving Native Hawaiian culture

    Kauaʻi’s Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli, Rice Street Business Association, and the Waipā Foundation were three of 30 organizations awarded a grant from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

    50 years of stories: Kōloa Public and School Library celebrates serving people of all ages

    The milestone anniversary event brought together residents of all ages for a day of festivities that included lei poʻo demonstrations, button and bag charm making, printing press book journal crafts, face painting and a Lego lounge.

    New facilities agreement reached between University Laboratory School, University of Hawaiʻi

    The agreement establishes an initial 3-year term, with a mutual option to extend for an additional 5 years, ensuring operational stability for University Laboratory School and in alignment with its upcoming charter renewal cycle.

    Luke, 4 others indicted on 12 counts including bribery, corruption; Governor calls for her to resign

    The Oʻahu grand jury’s sweeping 12-count indictment brought against Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, businessman Tobi Solidum, former state Rep. Ryan Yamane, former Gov., David Ige top staff member Ford Fuchigami and former Public Utilities Commission Chairperson Leo Asuncion and is tied to the state’s COVID-19 community testing program.
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    National Weather Service forecasters again extend high surf advisory for southern shores

    An overlapping pulse of south-southwest swell is expected to push south shore surf to advisory levels again by midday Saturday and through at least tonight, possibly through Sunday.

    Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Confidence growing in Category 2 hurricane’s track as it continues to move west

    Those swells will likely produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions; forecasters remain uncertain about hurricane’s exact track and intensity by the time it reaches the Hawaiian Islands, and officials urge residents to prepare now.

    Three Kauaʻi programs to receive grant funding for promoting, preserving Native Hawaiian culture

    Kauaʻi’s Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli, Rice Street Business Association, and the Waipā Foundation were three of 30 organizations awarded a grant from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

    New facilities agreement reached between University Laboratory School, University of Hawaiʻi

    The agreement establishes an initial 3-year term, with a mutual option to extend for an additional 5 years, ensuring operational stability for University Laboratory School and in alignment with its upcoming charter renewal cycle.

    Luke, 4 others indicted on 12 counts including bribery, corruption; Governor calls for her to resign

    The Oʻahu grand jury’s sweeping 12-count indictment brought against Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, businessman Tobi Solidum, former state Rep. Ryan Yamane, former Gov., David Ige top staff member Ford Fuchigami and former Public Utilities Commission Chairperson Leo Asuncion and is tied to the state’s COVID-19 community testing program.

    Hurricane Fausto Friday Update: Storm expected to weaken before reaching Hawaiʻi, high surf advisory extended

    The current forecast brings the system near or just north of the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portions of next week and as a tropical storm.

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    High surf advisory for southern shores extended again

    An overlapping pulse of south-southwest swell is expected to push south shore surf to advisory levels again by midday Saturday and through at least tonight, possibly through Sunday.

    Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Confidence growing in Category 2 hurricane’s track as it continues to move west

    But it's still not a 'sure thing,' forecasters in Honolulu said in a briefing Saturday morning, and there is low confidence still of any impacts to the state; however, dangerous and life-threatening surf is still likely begin building Sunday and into Monday along east-facing shores.

    August free ‘Finding Solutions, Growing Peace’ series talk focuses on conflict as opportunity

    “How can you help others move through their distress towards a path of effective conflict resolution?” asks Theiss in an announcement for the upcoming talk.

    New zoning allows for 53 permitted uses in downtown Pāhoa, with guidelines maintaining rural, historic character

    The Hawaiʻi County Council passed a voluntary rezoning bill that seeks to ignite business growth in Pāhoa and a bill that maintains the town's unique character.

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    Golf tournament to benefit Alzheimer’s Association set for Aug. 8 in Wailea

    A charity golf tournament benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii is scheduled for Aug. 8 at Wailea Blue Course, with proceeds supporting care, education and research programs for Hawaiʻi families affected by dementia. Maui Nightlife Entertainment is organizing the event, called “Aloha Fore Alzheimer’s.” All net proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association’s work providing care and […]

    Maui Hotel & Lodging Association hosts nonpartisan voter event at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

    The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association hosted a nonpartisan “Get Out the Vote” event July 18 at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, giving Maui residents a chance to learn about the election process and meet with candidates running for office this year. The event was an opportunity for voters to speak with 19 candidates. Organizers said thousands […]

    UH Mānoa hosts inaugural Summer Counseling Institute for high school and transfer counselors

    The program invited 27 local counselors and two from Northern California to step into the shoes of a college student and explore the opportunities awaiting future Rainbow Warriors.

    Navy to continue low-frequency sonar training in Hawaiian waters

    The Navy has decided to move forward with a plan allowing continued use of its low-frequency sonar system for submarine detection training and testing in the Western and Central North Pacific and Eastern Indian oceans, including waters around Hawaiʻi. The decision, outlined in a record of decision tied to the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System […]