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The Kauaʻi hospital's sustainability efforts include a solar farm, upgrades to energy-efficient LED lighting and recycling 400,000 pounds of materials the past year. July 29, 2026 · 05:00am
Tropical Depression Fausto Wednesday update: Storm now forecast to become post-tropical remnant low by late this morning
However, while Fausto is now rapidly weakening because of reaching a wall of extremely dry air and westerly vertical wind shear, the high surf conditions it's creating along eastern shores of the state warrant continued monitoring.Kaua‘i News Forecasters replace high surf warning with new high surf advisory for eastern…
Hawai‘i News Lava fountaining of Episode 52 ends at Kīlauea volcano summit on Big Island
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Kaua‘i News
Deadline approaching quickly to apply for US Department of Agriculture kona low assistance
Producers and farmers from all four counties are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency even if they previously received information about other recovery programs; deadline to apply is July 31.
Get updates about ongoing work to update Līhu‘e Airport
The meetings will provide an opportunity for community members to share additional feedback on the Līhu‘e Airport Optimization Plan.
Forecasters replace high surf warning with new high surf advisory for eastern shorelines
The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below warning levels overnight and will continue to rapidly decline throughout July 29.
Wilcox Medical Center earns national honor for energy conservation and sustainability
The Kauaʻi hospital’s sustainability efforts include a solar farm, upgrades to energy-efficient LED lighting and recycling 400,000 pounds of materials the past year.
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Hawaii News
Deadline approaching quickly to apply for US Department of Agriculture kona low assistance
Producers and farmers from all four counties are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency even if they previously received information about other recovery programs; deadline to apply is July 31.
Tropical Depression Fausto Wednesday update: Storm now forecast to become post-tropical remnant low by late this morning
High surf along east-facing shores of the island chain generated by Fausto also is declining quickly as the system passes by the state.
Lava fountaining of Episode 52 ends at Kīlauea volcano summit on Big Island
The most recent episode of molten rock geyser activity within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater confined to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park ended following 7.5 hours of continuous fountaining.
Lava fountains up to 100 feet high to start Episode 52 of ongoing Kīlauea volcano summit eruption
The latest episode of molten rock geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano began shortly after 7 p.m. July 28 following precursory activity that started the night before.
Big Island News
Southwest Airlines launches nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Hilo
Southwest Airlines is set to launch a highly anticipated nonstop service connecting Las Vegas and Hilo, catering to the strong demand from the Hawaiʻi community in Southern Nevada.
Speed limit decreases along potion of Pūʻainakō Street Extension in Hilo
The change from 55 mph to 45 mph, which begins July 29, will be for the portion of Pūʻainakō from Komohana Street to a half-mile east of Wilder Road.
Maui News
First responder unions endorse Kauanoe Batangan for Maui County Council
The State of Hawaiʻi Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) and the Hawaiʻi Fire Fighters Association (HFFA Local 1463) have officially endorsed Kauanoe Batangan in his Maui County Council race, securing him the unified backing of Maui County’s police officer and firefighter unions.
FIFA World Cup representative donates 200 keiki soccer balls to County of Maui
The County of Maui recently received 200 free soccer balls for children from FWC2026 US Inc., a representative of the FIFA World Cup. The new balls will be available for the next sessions of PALS during winter break and beyond.
New interim rule restricts transportation of CRB host materials to Maui and Lānaʻi
The Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity approved Interim Rule 26-2 on Tuesday, restricting the transportation of coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) host materials from any other area in the state to the islands of Maui and Lānaʻi.
