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Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai'i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; 'Growing Fruits, Growing Markets' is hosted by Hawai'i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount. June 03, 2026 · 05:00am
Free summer meals, grocery support available for keiki
Children can receive nutritious meals this summer through three key programs: SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki meal kits.Hawai‘i News Big Island man denied bail following charges of first and second-degree murder
Hawai‘i News High surf advisory in place for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands
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16 lane closures scheduled through June 5 on Kaua‘i state roadways
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Kaua‘i News
Hawai‘i visitor spending increased in April despite arrivals slightly declining
Preliminary statistics from Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism show a total of 828,959 visitors arrived in the state during the month, a 0.5% decrease from a year before, but total visitor spending increased 4.8%.
Pacific Missile Range Facility fosters connections with island students
U.S. Navy installation in West Kaua’i hosted keiki and faculty from Kula Aupuni A Kahelelani Aloha Public Charter School in May for a field trip to cultural and historic sites on base.
Get fruity: Register now for early bird discount to attend Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference
Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.
Free summer meals, grocery support available for keiki
Children can receive nutritious meals this summer through three key programs: SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki meal kits.
Magnitude-4.6 rattles Big Island off Kona Coast
The quake was initially reported as a magnitude-4.6 and then revised up to a magnitude-5.2 before again being changed back to a magnitude-4.6 with the latest update from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory; moderate shaking reported by community members, with more than 800 ‘Felt Reports’ received by U.S. Geological Survey.
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Hawaii News
Hawai‘i visitor spending increased in April despite arrivals slightly declining
Preliminary statistics from Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism show a total of 828,959 visitors arrived in the state during the month, a 0.5% decrease from a year before, but total visitor spending increased 4.8%.
Get fruity: Register now for early bird discount to attend Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference
Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.
Free summer meals, grocery support available for keiki
Children can receive nutritious meals this summer through three key programs: SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki meal kits.
Magnitude-4.6 rattles Big Island off Kona Coast
The quake was initially reported as a magnitude-4.6 and then revised up to a magnitude-5.2 before again being changed back to a magnitude-4.6 with the latest update from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory; moderate shaking reported by community members, with more than 800 ‘Felt Reports’ received by U.S. Geological Survey.
Big Island News
June town meeting in Waimea features Hawai‘i County Mayor Alameda, county department chiefs
Mayor and members of his administration will discuss county projects, priorities and issues, including finances, parks, planning, research and development, sustainability, water and more.
High surf closes 4 beach parks in West Hawai‘i
A high surf advisory is in place until Thursday morning, with surf heights expected to reach 10 to 14 feet.
Maui News
Amanda strengthens into first tropical storm of 2026 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season
At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the center of Tropical Storm Amanda was located about 1,475 miles WSW of the southern tip of Baja California. Amanda is moving toward the NW near 8 mph and this motion is expected to continue through Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Makawao Avenue pavement reconstruction is planned between Old Haleakalā Hwy and Makani Road
Maui Kupono Builders in conjunction with the County Department of Water Supply will perform work on the County's water system as part of the Makawao Avenue pavement reconstruction project.
United Food and Commercial Workers endorse Bobby Pahia for Council
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW 480) announced its endorsement of Bobby Pahia for Maui County Council. "UFCW’s support reflects Pahia’s commitment to working families, food security, and the essential workers who help keep Maui fed every day," according to the announcement.
Caution advised during Kahakuloa Half Marathon
Runners will be using the shoulders of Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) and Kahekili Highway (Route 340) for the Kahakuloa Half Marathon on Saturday, June 6. The event will be from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and start at D.T. Fleming Beach Park on Lower Honoapiʻilani Highway in Kapalua. It will then connect with the county-owned portion of Kahekili Highway and proceed to Kahakuloa Village.
