Kaua‘i News Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa
Kaua‘i News Lane, road closures scheduled for Kilikina Place
Kaua‘i Fire Department hosts graduation ceremony for 35th recruit class
Nine new firefighters honored; 5 new Kaua‘i County Ocean Safety Bureau officers also recognized during ceremony. August 02, 2026 · 05:00am
Road closures scheduled for Ala Wai Road in Waimea
Closures are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-7 and are necessary for public safety while Public Works Roads Division crews complete culvert and road repairs within the county right-of-way.Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Lane shifts, possible lane closures extended again for portion of Halekō Road
Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Wind advisory previously in effect canceled
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Kaua‘i News
Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa
The shutdown will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa area from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Aug. 5-6, weather permitting, and will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa.
Kaua‘i Fire Department hosts graduation ceremony for 35th recruit class
Nine new firefighters honored; 5 new Kaua‘i County Ocean Safety Bureau officers also recognized during ceremony.
Road closures scheduled for Ala Wai Road in Waimea
Closures are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-7 and are necessary for public safety while Public Works Roads Division crews complete culvert and road repairs within the county right-of-way.
Lane closures scheduled through Aug. 7 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.
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Hawaii News
Statewide monthly emergency siren test scheduled
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
US House committee approves funding for invasive species strike teams
The legislation that unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representative’s Natural Resources Committee would authorize $10 million annually until 2033 to protect native ecosystems from severe ecological damage.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health confirms fourth case of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis
The individual with cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite in food, traveled internationally before returning to Hawaiʻi prior to getting sick.
University of Hawaiʻi extends fall application deadline
Nine of the university system’s campuses — including all 7 community colleges, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu — extended their application deadline to Aug. 14; classes begin Aug. 24.
State news in brief for July 31: New administrator, new jobs projection and projects selected
A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno
Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.
Big Island News
News briefs for Aug. 2: Disaster case referrals, paid leave, academic honors, Feehan tribute and more
A quick look at news happening on the Big Island, throughout the state and beyond.
District 5 candidates for Hawaiʻi County Council bring distinct knowledge, experiences to race
With Council Member Matt Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder unable to pursue re-election due to term limits, five political newcomers are competing for the open seat representing the Upper Puna district.
UPDATE: Wind advisory previously in place for Kohala, Ka‘ū canceled
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported early the morning of Aug. 2 that winds in those locations have fallen below the advisory threshold.
Konawaena High campus ready to welcome students back for new school year
“We have a safe, healthy place that we get to welcome everybody back to, and we have a new place, so it’s going to make new memories ... ," said the West Hawai‘i school's Principal Ami Akeo, speaking about the campus' state following repairs after damage caused by the March kona low storms.
Maui News
Workshop helps Maui nonprofits access $130 million in Green Fee funds
Maui nonprofits will learn how to secure state Green Fee funding during a Wailuku workshop on Aug. 13. The $130 million program helps local organizations protect island resources and survive severe weather.
Maui Weather Forecast for August 02, 2026
Strong high pressure to the north will slowly weaken over the next several days. As a result, the windy trade winds will gradually decrease back down to...
3 years after the Lahaina fire, rebuilding Front Street no longer on the backburner
One property is close to getting the first recovery building permit on the iconic street, while Maui County continues working on ways to make it easier for the many commercial landowners who haven't even started the permitting process.
