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High surf advisory goes into effect Friday morning for south-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau

Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are forecast by Friday along the southern shores of the islands, with wave heights increasing to between at least 10 and 14 feet by Saturday.

UPDATE: Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau shorelines now likely to see coastal flooding through late Sunday

Extension comes as National Weather Service forecasters also issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores of the state that will be in effect from early Friday morning to early the morning of Aug. 11.

Lane closure continues as guardrail repairs move ahead on Kīkala Road

Motorists are advised to make appropriate arrangements to accommodate the work and lane closure on the Kalāheo roadway, which continues through Aug. 8, weather permitting.

Construction to begin on new Kauaʻi Police Activities League sports complex

With over 1,100 participants in Kauaʻi Police Activities League last year, the new facility will be a hub for enhanced and expanded youth programs.

UPDATE: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Poʻipū Beach Park pavilion area

Hawai‘i Department of Health says retesting showed enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold level.

DMV offices reopen, online test booking system is live

Kauaʻi DMV’s new online road test booking system is now live and both offices in Līhuʻe and Kapaʻa have reopened with their regular offices.
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2025 Letter to My Parents contest in Hawaiʻi now open for submissions

Essays or letters should be no more than 1,000 words and include a constructive proposal for how to maintain or improve their relationships with their parents. Submissions will be judged on bravery, reflection and their proposals.

UPDATE: Kīlauea’s Episode 30 ends nearly 12 hours after lava fountains, flows begin anew, including from new Halemaʻumaʻu fissure

Lava fountains reached as high as 300 feet at times during the most recent eruptive event of the ongoing episodic summit eruption within the Big Island volcano. Activity ceased abruptly at 12:55 p.m. Aug. 6.

Kauaʻi collects 3,000 pounds of food during Saturday drive, but falls short of last year’s donations

Across Kauaʻi, volunteers gathered to collect non-perishable donations to help keep stocked for the remainder of summer and ahead of the holiday season during this year’s Food Drive Day for the Hawaiʻi Foodbank .

American Savings Bank opens applications for 2025 KeikiCo Business Plan Competition

American Savings Bank (ASB) is now accepting applications for its 2025 KeikiCo Business Plan Competition, a statewide challenge that invites Hawaiʻi public and charter school students in grades 3 through 12 to dream big, solve real-world problems and compete for up to $25,000 for their school – plus bonus cash for individual winners.

High surf advisory issued for south-facing shores throughout Hawaiian Islands

Surf is expected to be 7 to 10 feet, then fall below advisory levels by 6 p.m.

Kauaʻi’s first public school on North Shore for grades 7 and 8 opens at temporary campus

The new Namahana Public Charter School eventually will also be for high school students and have a permanent campus, which is under construction in Kīlauea Town

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Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 08, 2025

A new long-period south-southwest swell continues to fill in this evening and is expected to peak on Friday. Forerunners from a much larger south-southwest...

High surf advisory in effect this weekend for south-facing shores of Big Island

Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are forecast by Aug. 8 along the southern shores of the island, with wave heights increasing to between at least 10 and 14 feet by Aug. 9.

UPDATE: Coastal flooding now likely through late Sunday night along Big Island shorelines

The extension comes as National Weather Service forecasters also issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores of the state that will be in effect from early Friday morning to early the morning of Aug. 11.

WATCH: Firefighters battle wildfire near Paʻauilo in Hāmākua

Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense says to avoid the area in the vicinity of Old Mill Road because of heavy smoke and the presence of firefighters close to and along the roadways.

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Hyatt Regency Maui offers 50% kamaʻāina rate through Nov. 20, plus Hawai‘i resident-only perks

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has announced a limited-time kamaʻāina offer, featuring a rare 50% off room rate, no resort fee, discounted parking and a lineup of on-property discounts designed just for locals.

Aulani Kealoha named director of leisure sales at Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has appointed Aulani Kealoha as its new director of leisure sales. Kealoha brings more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality and a passion for sharing Hawaiian culture.

Maui Artist Rafael Pereda unveils “Tribute to Lahaina” painting for 2 year fire anniversary

On the eve of the second anniversary of the Lahaina wildfires, Maui-based artist Rafael Pereda is unveiling his latest work: "Tribute to Lahaina," a 30” x 60” painting created in honor of the town he called home for more than two decades.

Lahaina restaurant donates August pizza proceeds to support wildfire recovery efforts

In honor and remembrance of the second anniversary of the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina is donating all proceeds from its Margherita Pizza throughout August to the Maui Pono Foundation.