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    • Gov. Josh Green signs state budget, issues intent-to-veto list

    The supplemental budget makes key investments in affordable housing, public health and economic growth.

    Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i police officers honored as Employees of the Month for their outstanding work

    Kaua‘i News Department of Water phone service will be unavailable on Monday

    Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

    Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn. June 27, 2026 · 05:00am
    A screenshot from just after 11 a.m. June 27, 2026, of a livestream image from the V3 summit webcam at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island. (Screenshot from Courtesy Video: U.S. Geological Survey)

    Lava fountaining again as Episode 50 of summit eruption begins at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island

    Lava fountaining began shortly after 10 a.m. June 27 with fountains at about 100 feet high and growing, expected to reach a height above 600 feet within the next 1 to 2 hours.

    Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled through July 3 on several roadways around Kaua‘i

    Hawai‘i News Fishing fun, tradition and competition

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    Kaua‘i police officers honored as Employees of the Month for their outstanding work

    Barroga and Gause Jr. were recognized for their exemplary police work and engagement within the community, which included Barroga responding to 179 service calls and making 29 arrests in March and Gause leading and coordinating a new Lunch With a Cop program at several schools.

    Department of Water phone service will be unavailable on Monday

    Alternate phone numbers will be available for reporting outages, leaks between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, June 29.

    Lava fountaining again as Episode 50 of summit eruption begins at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island

    Lava fountaining began shortly after 10 a.m. June 27 with fountains at about 100 feet high and growing, expected to reach a height above 600 feet within the next 1 to 2 hours.

    Gov. Josh Green signs state budget, issues intent-to-veto list

    The supplemental budget makes key investments in affordable housing, public health and economic growth.

    Lane closures scheduled through July 3 on several roadways around Kaua‘i

    In observance of the Fourth of July, there will be no contraflow or lane closures July 3 unless otherwise permitted; lane closure schedules can change without notice and are weather permitting.

    Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

    Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.
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    Lava fountaining again as Episode 50 of summit eruption begins at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island

    Lava fountaining began shortly after 10 a.m. June 27 with fountains at about 100 feet high and growing, expected to reach a height above 600 feet within the next 1 to 2 hours.

    Gov. Josh Green signs state budget, issues intent-to-veto list

    The supplemental budget makes key investments in affordable housing, public health and economic growth.

    Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

    Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

    Fishing fun, tradition and competition

    The ocean is the icebox for island communities, but there are times when lawaiʻa, the fishermen, do play for their food — during fishing tournaments!

    Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas 

    In a new study, researchers discover that drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world’s marine protected areas.

    First Pacific Climate Summit ends with joint commitment to regional resilience

    The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.

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    Next phase of University of Hawai‘i study about Maui wildfire recovery awarded $2.2M grant

    “With [National Institutes of Health's] continued support, we can now translate those lessons into evidence-based strategies that improve disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience for communities facing future disasters," said University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health Dean Alex Ortega.

    Special Olympics Hawaiʻi team wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 national games

    Maja Gonya of the Big Island claimed Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi's single bronze medal for her performance in the 100m run during the last 2 days of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

    National park offers viewing, safety tips if you plan to visit during Episode 50 of Kīlauea lava fountaining

    Park managers are not expecting temporary closures at this time; however, a post just before 11 a.m. Saturday by Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park reminded that could change based on wind direction, volcanic gas and tephra (volcanic material) fallout.

    Episode 50 lava fountaining underway within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of Kīlauea

    Lava fountaining began shortly after 10 a.m. June 27, with fountains about 100 feet high and growing; ashfall and tephra will be pushed toward the southwest, likely over the Kaʻū District and Highway 11.

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    Hui No‘eau debuts juried show of prints, metals and ceramics

    Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center has opened Impressions & Imprints, a juried exhibition of printmaking, metalsmithing and ceramics on view through July 24 at the center’s galleries on the Kaluanui Estate in Upcountry Makawao.

    Gov. Josh Green to lead Western Governors’ Association as chair

    Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green will travel to Utah from Saturday evening through July 2 to attend the Western Governors' Association annual meeting and take over as the organization's chair, according to the Office of the Governor.

    Hirono introduces Right to Vote Act

    US Sens. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi and Jon Ossoff of Georgia introduced the Right to Vote Act, which would create the first affirmative federal voting rights guarantee for all eligible citizens.

    Volcano Watch: A hui hou to a giant of volcanology

    Professor Bruce Houghton retired in 2025 from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa after 25 years as the Gordon A. Macdonald Chairperson of Volcanology, but although he retired and returned to New Zealand, his connections to volcanology in Hawaiʻi remain strong.