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    • Construction on Puhi Road hit with delays

    Crews are currently working to repave the roadway in preparation for reopening Puhi Road to one lane of traffic.

    Kaua‘i News Update: Kaua‘i Police Department non-emergency line now operational

    Hawai‘i News Sixth case of cyclosporiasis may have been acquired locally

    Pacific Missile Range Facility, state awarded $4.73M to support Kaua‘i projects to improve environment, readiness

    The federal funding through the U.S. Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program will support the Navy facility and state Division of Forestry and Wildlife expansion of ecosystem restoration, wildfire resilience and watershed protection efforts, among several other projects, on the Garden Isle. August 26, 2026 · 05:00am

    Carvalho withdraws from Kauaʻi mayoral debate against Rapozo

    The event will go on as planned Thursday night with only Mel Rapozo, current chair of the Kauaʻi County Council, participating.

    Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi to receive up to $76 million in landmark multi-state settlement with Meta

    Hawai‘i News Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales a ‘stark reminder’ of…

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    Carvalho withdraws from Kauaʻi mayoral debate against Rapozo

    The event will go on as planned Thursday night with only Mel Rapozo, current chair of the Kauaʻi County Council, participating.

    Update: Kaua‘i Police Department non-emergency line now operational

    The public can now call 808-241-1711.

    Sixth case of cyclosporiasis may have been acquired locally

    According to the Department of Health, an Oʻahu resident became ill with cyclosporiasis at the end of July and did not travel outside Hawaiʻi during the period when they were likely exposed.

    Hawaiʻi to receive up to $76 million in landmark multi-state settlement with Meta

    Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook.

    Construction on Puhi Road hit with delays

    Crews are currently working to repave the roadway in preparation for reopening Puhi Road to one lane of traffic.

    Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales a ‘stark reminder’ of ocean plastic pollution impact

    A new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found about 23% of stranded short-finned pilot whales throughout a 13-year period in the main Hawaiian Islands had large masses of the debris, essentially ocean trash, inside their stomachs.
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    Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
    Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
    The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
    Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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    Sixth case of cyclosporiasis may have been acquired locally

    According to the Department of Health, an Oʻahu resident became ill with cyclosporiasis at the end of July and did not travel outside Hawaiʻi during the period when they were likely exposed.

    Hawaiʻi to receive up to $76 million in landmark multi-state settlement with Meta

    Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook.

    Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales a ‘stark reminder’ of ocean plastic pollution impact

    A new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found about 23% of stranded short-finned pilot whales throughout a 13-year period in the main Hawaiian Islands had large masses of the debris, essentially ocean trash, inside their stomachs.

    Stories in brief for Aug. 26: Miss Universal Woman Hawaiʻi, Fulbright winner, women’s basketball newcomers, Shoji Society and more

    A quick look at news and sports stories from throughout the state and beyond.

    U.S. Navy, NASA release final environmental impact statement for proposed use of state lands

    The U.S. Navy and NASA have released the final environmental impact statement for continued use of state lands on Kauaʻi, crucial for Pacific Missile Range Facility operations and the Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory’s geodetic data collection.

    Episode 54 of lava fountaining in ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea on Big Island ends after 9 hours

    The latest episode of continuous lava geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater and confined inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park began at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; additional details will be provided in the next official report from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 27, 2026

    A small, long period south swell will continue to fill in overnight and peak Thursday afternoon into Friday. This swell could push surf towards advisory...

    UPDATE: Bacteria threshold exceedance advisory canceled for waters at Honoli‘i Cove in East Hawai‘i

    State health officials report results from retesting at the beach show the level of enterococci bacteria no longer exceeds the acceptable threshold.

    UPDATE: Big Island police renew request for help with finding 16-year-old reported as runaway 8 months ago

    Keliʻi Nobriga was last seen Dec. 21, 2025, in the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo, wearing black and tan clothing; he is 5-foot-7, 120 lbs., Hawaiian/Filipino, with a light complexion, short black hair and brown eyes.

    Police arrest Ocean View man for custodial interference, drug offenses

    Dean K. Padamida was arrested and charged following an investigation into an Oʻahu runaway believed to have been staying with Padamida.

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    Free Sunset Tunes music series to run next two Fridays at Kalama Park in Kīhei

    A free Sunset Tunes music series will be held Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, 2026, at the Kalama Park Bandstand in Kīhei, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.

    Mauiʻs Archie Kalepa among six newly inducted Hawaiʻi Pwo Navigators

    Native Hawaiian waterman and veteran captain Archie Kalepa of Maui was recently inducted as a Pwo Navigator during a sacred ceremony on July 30, 2026, honoring his lifelong commitment to voyaging, traditional navigation, and his leadership in the Maui community. He is among six Hawaiʻi captains and navigators who were recently inducted into the voyaging leadership position. 

    Hawaiʻi Island power restoration timeframes and recovery progress following Hurricane Lala

    Hawaiian Electric crews continued to make steady progress across Hawaiʻi Island, restoring service to more than 1,400 customers since yesterday as additional equipment and resources arrive to support the ongoing recovery efforts.

    DOH investigates potential locally acquired case of cyclosporiasis on Oʻahu

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is investigating a sixth reported case of cyclosporiasis. The case involves an Oʻahu resident who became ill at the end of July and did not travel outside Hawaiʻi during the period when they were likely exposed.