Kaua‘i News Update: Road closure on Olohena Road in Kapa‘a has been rescheduled
Hawai‘i News Nara Organics recalls infant formula due to potential contamination linked to infant…
Advanced deep-sea technology helps document first live observations of iconic goblin shark
The University of Hawaiʻi oceanographers have recorded the elusive goblin shark in its natural deep-ocean habitat, extending the known depth and ranges of this "living fossil" across the Central Pacific. June 16, 2026 · 05:00am
Golf bargain hunters can search at 2-day equipment sale in Kōloa this weekend
A massive golf equipment liquidation sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, featuring more than 750 clubs and thousands of balls and other accessories.Kaua‘i News Ocean Safety Officials find no Portuguese man o’ war, reopen waters at ʻAnini
Kaua‘i News Billy Sinclair charged on Kauaʻi with 28 offenses: murder, attempted murder…
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From Hawaiʻi to the world: Brothers soaring together at Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines
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San Andreas fault reaches highest stress level in 1,000 years
Kaua’i Police Department announces adjusted hours for firearms window
Three new Hawaiian Airlines aircraft designs set sail this summer for Disney’s…
Kauaʻi community invited to invasive pest meeting
Lane closures scheduled through June 19 on several state roadways around Kaua’i
Hirono secures numerous provisions in Senate Armed Services Committee draft of FY27…
South-facing shores of Kaua‘i to be under high surf advisory beginning Saturday night
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Portion of Waimea Canyon Drive to be closed daily for resurfacing work
Bail increased for Hanalei murder suspsect William ‘Billy’ Sinclair
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Kaua‘i News
Update: Road closure on Olohena Road in Kapa‘a has been rescheduled
The road closure from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting, is necessary for the pouring of a concrete retaining wall.
Advanced deep-sea technology helps document first live observations of iconic goblin shark
The University of Hawaiʻi oceanographers have recorded the elusive goblin shark in its natural deep-ocean habitat, extending the known depth and ranges of this “living fossil” across the Central Pacific.
Updated multi-hazard plan enhances Kaua’i’s disaster preparedness
The Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan has been updated with comprehensive strategies to minimize natural hazard risks while also ensuring eligibility for critical FEMA grants.
Golf bargain hunters can search at 2-day equipment sale in Kōloa this weekend
A massive golf equipment liquidation sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, featuring more than 750 clubs and thousands of balls and other accessories.
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Hawaii News
Advanced deep-sea technology helps document first live observations of iconic goblin shark
The University of Hawaiʻi oceanographers have recorded the elusive goblin shark in its natural deep-ocean habitat, extending the known depth and ranges of this “living fossil” across the Central Pacific.
Nara Organics recalls infant formula due to potential contamination linked to infant botulism
There is a potential contamination by Clostridium botulinum in Nara Organics’ powdered infant formula products that are sold nationwide at Target stores and through direct-to-consumer sales online.
From Hawaiʻi to the world: Brothers soaring together at Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines
Aviation is more than a career for brothers Kaʻimi and Kekumu “Kumu” N. — it’s a shared journey that connected them across skies, time zones and two beloved brands they represent.
San Andreas fault reaches highest stress level in 1,000 years
The system is critically stressed, and that physics-based models such as this one give them a clearer picture of the range of scenarios for which to be prepared.
Three new Hawaiian Airlines aircraft designs set sail this summer for Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’
The new “Moana” designs inspire guests around the world with a message of exploration — “Voyage beyond the reef” — on all three aircraft ahead of the theatrical release of Disney’s highly anticipated reimagining on July 10.
Hirono secures numerous provisions in Senate Armed Services Committee draft of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
However, she couldn’t — in good conscience — vote to advance a bill that paves the way for an up to 40% increase in U.S. Department of Defense spending, especially as the President Donald Trump Administration wages an illegal war in Iran with no plan or end in sight.
Big Island News
Hawai‘i Island police continue concentrated traffic enforcement of Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Between June 8 and June 14, Hawai‘i Island police officers conducted high-visibility traffic enforcement along the highway, also known as Saddle Road, making 450 vehicle stops.
Tuesday surf update: High surf warning downgraded to advisory for Hawai‘i Island
West Hawai‘i's Kahalu‘u Beach Park, Kohanaiki Beach Park and the pavilions at Old Kona Airport Beach Park are still closed as county crews clear debris washed up by the King Tides over the weekend.
Maui News
Hawaiian Electric employees join IBEW in raising $273K for Aloha United Way
Hawaiian Electric employees on in Maui County and on Oʻahu together with the IBEW Local 1260 raised $273,053 for Aloha United Way during a 2025 workplace campaign.
Maui’s fight against CRB continues, emphasis placed on green waste management
Ongoing Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) monitoring efforts on Maui continue to highlight the importance of active green waste management and composting as part of broader strategies to reduce potential breeding habitat for the invasive pest.
Digital auction for Na Keiki O Emalia now open, helping children with grief
Nā Keiki O Emalia invites the community to participate in Emalia’s Table, its signature annual fundraiser supporting grieving children and teens across Maui. The online auction is now open, with bidding available through June 19, 2026.
Hawaiʻi DBEDT projects moderate 1.6% growth for 2026
Hawai‘i’s nominal personal income had a substantial increase of $12.9 billion or 12.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter of 2024. The Bureau of Economic Analysis notes that this unusual increase was due to a settlement paid to households in the fourth quarter of 2025 to compensate for losses related to the 2023 Maui Wildfire.
