Kaua‘i News 58-year-old pedestrian seriously injured in traffic collision on Kūhiō Highway
Hawai‘i News $75K in scholarships awarded by Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association to 15 Hawaiʻi…
‘This center is for them’: Kauaʻi County hosts blessing for new Piʻikoi Youth Center dedicated to keiki, ʻohana
“Every child who walks through these doors will have a safe, welcoming place to learn, play and grow, and every family will have a place to turn for the programs and support they need," said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami. June 21, 2026 · 05:00am
Big Island state lawmaker subject of hateful, threatening message on social media
The message, posted the morning of June 16 on Facebook, was attached to an invite by Puna state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura to community members for them to join her for a party June 20 in Kea‘au.Kaua‘i News UPDATE: High bacteria count advisory now also canceled at Waiʻoli Beach Park in…
Hawai‘i News June 20 news in brief: Celebrating chefs, cold brew and wine, ‘Hawaiian…
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Volcano Watch: What is the difference between an eruption and an episode
Community members invited to meeting about Morgan’s Ponds Breakwater Maintenance…
Emergency mass notification service test rescheduled
Celebrity chefs and local talent to take center stage at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke…
Antarctic expeditioner, Mānoa undergrad set to join University of Hawaiʻi Board of…
UPDATE: Kūhiō Highway near Mānoa Stream reopen
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i presents more than $45K to Visitor Industry Charity Walk
William Sinclair pleads not guilty to murder, weapons charges; trial set for September
Public meeting scheduled for Kukui Street, Olohena Road improvements
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Kaua‘i News
‘This center is for them’: Kauaʻi County hosts blessing for new Piʻikoi Youth Center dedicated to keiki, ʻohana
“Every child who walks through these doors will have a safe, welcoming place to learn, play and grow, and every family will have a place to turn for the programs and support they need,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.
Big Island state lawmaker subject of hateful, threatening message on social media
The message, posted the morning of June 16 on Facebook, was attached to an invite by Puna state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura to community members for them to join her for a party June 20 in Kea‘au.
US News and World Report ranks University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa among world’s top universities
Two subjects at the university’s flagship campus on O’ahu also placed in the world’s top 50. Another four were ranked in the world’s top 150.
58-year-old pedestrian seriously injured in traffic collision on Kūhiō Highway
The Hanamāʻulu man was transported to Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe in critical but stable condition; because of the extent of his injuries, however, he was later transferred to The Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu for further treatment.
$75K in scholarships awarded by Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association to 15 Hawaiʻi high school seniors
Kauaʻi High School grad David Braman and Waimea High School grad Brynn Lee Hirata were the 2026 Kaimana Scholars from Kauaʻi County.
UPDATE: High bacteria count advisory now also canceled at Waiʻoli Beach Park in Hanalei
State health officials made the announcement just less than 2 hours after they notified the public that a brown water advisory previously in effect for the same beach on the North Shore was canceled earlier June 20.
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Hawaii News
Big Island state lawmaker subject of hateful, threatening message on social media
The message, posted the morning of June 16 on Facebook, was attached to an invite by Puna state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura to community members for them to join her for a party June 20 in Kea‘au.
US News and World Report ranks University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa among world’s top universities
Two subjects at the university’s flagship campus on O’ahu also placed in the world’s top 50. Another four were ranked in the world’s top 150.
$75K in scholarships awarded by Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association to 15 Hawaiʻi high school seniors
Kauaʻi High School grad David Braman and Waimea High School grad Brynn Lee Hirata were the 2026 Kaimana Scholars from Kauaʻi County.
June 20 news in brief: Celebrating chefs, cold brew and wine, ‘Hawaiian Soul’ and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state, region and beyond.
Big Island News
Teen on Kauaʻi with Down Syndrome turns beach sand messages into business
Katrina Louise Martinez and her daughter, Ella Joy Marinez, have turned a loving habit of crafting sand messages into a unique company, Sand Scribletz.
Hawai‘i Police Department Kona Community Policing Section to host first ‘Fill a Cruiser’ Back-to-School Supplies Drive
The Kona Police Station, located at 74‑611 Hale Makai Place in Kailua‑Kona, is also accepting back‑to‑school supply donations prior to the event.
Don’t let it go! Get your tickets now to experience magic of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ on Palace Theater stage
The curtain already fell on two performances, and we'd almost wager you're not building a snowman — no matter if you want to or not. So there's no reason to wait, especially if it's the first time in forever you will catch a live show at historic Palace Theater in downtown Hilo.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for June 21, 2026
Light to moderate east northeasterly flow will prevail today and bring scattered clouds and isolated showers to mainly windward areas. Localized afternoon sea...
West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply returns home to Lahaina with Grand Opening, June 27
West Maui Sports & Fishing Supply will officially celebrate the grand opening of its new flagship store in Lahaina on Saturday, June 27, 2026, marking a major milestone in the ongoing recovery of Lahaina and the return of a beloved local business to the community it has served for decades.
Diocese of Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Catholic Community Foundation celebrate bicentennial, cathedral renewal
Catholic leaders, educators, clergy, and community members gathered at Sacred Hearts Academy on Wednesday to launch a statewide celebration commemorating 200 years since the arrival of the Catholic faith in Hawaiʻi and announce a campaign to preserve and restore the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu.
