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Wilcox Medical Center earns national honor for energy conservation and sustainability
The Kauaʻi hospital's sustainability efforts include a solar farm, upgrades to energy-efficient LED lighting and recycling 400,000 pounds of materials the past year. July 29, 2026 · 05:00am
Tropical Depression Fausto Wednesday update: Storm now forecast to become post-tropical remnant low by late this morning
However, while Fausto is now rapidly weakening because of reaching a wall of extremely dry air and westerly vertical wind shear, the high surf conditions it's creating along eastern shores of the state warrant continued monitoring.Hawai‘i News Lava fountaining of Episode 52 ends at Kīlauea volcano summit on Big Island
Hawai‘i News Lava fountains up to 100 feet high to start Episode 52 of ongoing Kīlauea volcano…
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Kaua‘i News
Get updates about ongoing work to update Līhu‘e Airport
The meetings will provide an opportunity for community members to share additional feedback on the Līhu‘e Airport Optimization Plan.
Forecasters replace high surf warning with new high surf advisory for eastern shorelines
The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below warning levels overnight and will continue to rapidly decline throughout July 29.
Wilcox Medical Center earns national honor for energy conservation and sustainability
The Kauaʻi hospital’s sustainability efforts include a solar farm, upgrades to energy-efficient LED lighting and recycling 400,000 pounds of materials the past year.
Tropical Depression Fausto Wednesday update: Storm now forecast to become post-tropical remnant low by late this morning
High surf along east-facing shores of the island chain generated by Fausto also is declining quickly as the system passes by the state.
Lava fountaining of Episode 52 ends at Kīlauea volcano summit on Big Island
The most recent episode of molten rock geyser activity within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater confined to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park ended following 7.5 hours of continuous fountaining.
Kauaʻi police join countywide emergency alert system to expand public safety notifications
The Kauaʻi Police Department now will be using the Everbridge Emergency Mass Notification System to alert residents and visitors about threats to public safety by text messages, automated phone calls and email.
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Hawaii News
Tropical Depression Fausto Wednesday update: Storm now forecast to become post-tropical remnant low by late this morning
High surf along east-facing shores of the island chain generated by Fausto also is declining quickly as the system passes by the state.
Lava fountaining of Episode 52 ends at Kīlauea volcano summit on Big Island
The most recent episode of molten rock geyser activity within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater confined to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park ended following 7.5 hours of continuous fountaining.
Lava fountains up to 100 feet high to start Episode 52 of ongoing Kīlauea volcano summit eruption
The latest episode of molten rock geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano began shortly after 7 p.m. July 28 following precursory activity that started the night before.
3 Kaua‘i high school grads among 10 recipients statewide to be awarded Fukunaga Scholarship
Each recipient will receive up to $20,000 over four years to pursue a degree in business administration or a related field.
Tropical Storm Fausto Tuesday update: Kaua‘i could see potential heavy rainfall as weakening storm passes
The National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu and Kauaʻi officials urge the public to prepare regardless of potential impacts and storm track.
Hawaiʻi food vendor livestreaming when deadly shooting breaks out at ‘Bite of Seattle’
Tragedy struck the Bite of Seattle food festival when gunfire erupted, with vendor Christopher Monterroso of Hawaiian Honey Cones unexpectedly capturing the chaos as festivalgoers fleeing in terror that happened as he was livestreaming for his business.
Big Island News
Speed limit decreases along potion of Pūʻainakō Street Extension in Hilo
The change from 55 mph to 45 mph, which begins July 29, will be for the portion of Pūʻainakō from Komohana Street to a half-mile east of Wilder Road.
High surf warning replaced with high surf advisory for east-facing shores
The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below warning levels overnight and will continue to rapidly decline throughout July 29.
Maui News
New interim rule restricts transportation of CRB host materials to Maui and Lānaʻi
The Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity approved Interim Rule 26-2 on Tuesday, restricting the transportation of coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) host materials from any other area in the state to the islands of Maui and Lānaʻi.
Mayor Bissen takes action to address public concerns over speed tables in Haʻikū
After ongoing meetings with Haʻikū residents and touring key County of Maui roadways in Haʻikū, Mayor Richard Bissen is implementing the second and third phase of County’s speed table review.
Maui Weather Forecast for July 29, 2026
Tropical Depression Fausto will pass Hawaii to the north today and weaken to a remnant low or trough resulting in light winds and muggy conditions. Trades will...
Episode 52 of Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea ends, marked by 500 foot fountain and 19,000 foot ash plume
Lava fountaining episode 52 in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea began around 7:10 p.m. HST July 28 and ended at 2:36 a.m. HST on July 29, 2026, after 7.4 hours of continuous fountaining from the north vent.
