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Hawaiʻi AG: Investigation closed into deadly August 2023 Lahaina, Maui, wildfire

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez also officially handed over the responsibility for future wildfire analysis, mitigation and coordination efforts as those duties now belong to the new state fire marshal and Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization.

REMINDER: Kūhiō Highway, ʻAnae Road intersection closure continues in Hanalei

Closure — which continues through 4 p.m. today — in Kauaʻi North Shore community necessary for installation of new water line as part of the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project.

Sydney Agudong got her start at Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre. She returns to Kauaʻi as star in ‘Lilo & Stitch’ 

Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre alum-turned-Hollywood actress Sydney Agudong said her homecoming was special because she could share her new film with the people who supported her when she was young.

Water conservation request stretches into 11th week for Hanalei and ʻAnini

Kauaʻi County Department of Water says necessary components have been manufactured and are in transit to the island to fix the damaged pump station that caused the request to be issued nearly 3 months ago and work will begin as soon as the parts arrive. Until then, customers are asked to remain vigilant in their conservation efforts.

Volcano Watch: School’s out for summer — introducing new Hawaiian Volcano Observatory interns

Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth Gale welcomed during the perfect time to not only better understand eruptions in Hawaiʻi but contribute to ongoing work as the episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano on Big Island continues.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative appoints new chief financial officer

Erin Tsuda, who has served in the role on an interim basis since March and has been an finance manager since 2022 with the electric cooperative, will officially take over the post effective July 1.

Injured hiker rescued from steep Kukui Trail in Waimea Canyon State Park

The 50-year-old North Carolina visitor suffered an apparent ankle injury about 1 mile into the 2,000-foot decline and was short hauled by Air 1 in an air rescue vest to a waiting American Medical Response Crew at the Kukui Trail landing zone.

State survey reveals workforce housing would keep Hawai‘i educators in classrooms

The Hawaiʻi Schools Facility Authority provided 25 potential teacher workforce housing sites statewide, including three on Kaua‘i at Kapa‘a Middle School, Kaua‘i Community College and ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School.

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Hawaiʻi AG: Investigation closed into deadly August 2023 Lahaina, Maui, wildfire
Volcano Watch: School’s out for summer — introducing new Hawaiian Volcano Observatory interns
State survey reveals workforce housing would keep Hawai‘i educators in classrooms
Board of Regents approves Matt Elliott as next athletics director at University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa
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Final workshop for Waimea 400 housing project scheduled this week
Rebirth and renewal: Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi unveils spectacular transformation
Flipping the script on aging: Community invited to Older Americans Award Ceremony
Reminder: Festival, event listings offered at no cost on Kaua‘i Festivals & Events website

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Maui premiere of ‘Call of the Dolphins’ brings marine science to the IMAX screen, June 25

Pacific Whale Foundation, the Marine Mammal Research Program at the University of Hawaiʻi and Maui Ocean Center present the Hawaiʻi premiere of "Call of the Dolphins" — a new IMAX documentary narrated by Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning actress Mary Steenburgen and directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jonathan Bird.

Maui police seek help locating missing woman last seen near Vineyard Street

Sabree Katherine Koch, 42, was reported missing by an acquaintance on Thursday, June 19, 2025, after she failed to return home.  Koch was last seen on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 8:21 a.m., near Vineyard Street in Wailuku. 

Two Maui men injured in alleged assault in Māʻalaea

Two men suffered injuries in an alleged assault reported early Saturday morning in Māʻalaea, police said. The victims, a 24-year-old Kīhei man and a 62-year-old Lahaina man were allegedly assaulted by a group of three to four unknown males near Slip 22 at Māʻalaea Boat Harbor.

AARP awards Community Challenge grants to 2 Maui nonprofits

Two Maui nonprofits – Grow Some Good and the Maui Academy of Performing Arts – have received $15,000 each from AARP's Community Challenge grant program to improve Maui communities and make them more livable, especially for kūpuna.

Skunk captured at Kakaʻako Waterfront Park

A live skunk was captured Wednesday night at Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park by Honolulu police after they responded to a call reporting that a skunk was running around the park near Keawe Street. Inspectors took custody of the skunk and it has been humanely euthanized to test for the rabies virus.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 20, 2025

High pressure far northeast of the state will remain in place through the next few days. Showers will favor windward and mountain areas, especially during...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 20, 2025

High pressure far northeast of the state will remain in place through the next few days. Showers will favor windward and mountain areas, especially during...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 20, 2025

A small, long-period, south swell will gradually drop Friday into the weekend, with south shore surf slowly dropping as well. Back to back pulses of...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 20, 2025

A small, long-period, south swell will gradually drop Friday into the weekend, with south shore surf slowly dropping as well. Back to back pulses of...

Registration is open for lifeguard certification course in Kohala

The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting an American Red Cross lifeguard certification course at the Kohala Swimming Pool, offering essential deep water training from July 17-26.