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    Kauaʻi authorities renew call for information in 2010 Amber Jackson homicide case

    Detectives secured an arrest warrant in December 2025 for Gregory Glaser on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with Amber Jackson’s death, but have been unable to locate him.

    Business State: Hemp retailer and distributor registration enforcement to begin July 1

    Community Surfrider again invites everyone to volunteer for July 5 beach cleanup events near them

    Developer of Coco Palms Resort property secures $431 million in financing for 351-room luxury resort

    After decades of projects have gone nowhere to redevelop the once iconic resort that was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, the new financing has led to a new hotel opening date of 2028. June 23, 2026 · 05:00am
    Chef Justin Firmignac of Haleiwa Joe's won top honors for his creation at the sixth annual Kaua'i Poke Fest on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Xiomara Yamileth/ Kauaʻi Now)

    Haleiwa Joe’s chef reels in top honors at Sixth Annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest

    Hawaii's culinary scene was electrified as Chef Justin Firmignac of Oʻahu's Haleʻiwa Joe's claimed victory at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest.

    Kaua‘i News Outrigger celebrates reopening of Kauaʻi Beach Resort with debut of Roy Yamaguchi…

    Community ʻOhana Night simplifies the path to enrollment at Kauaʻi Community College

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    State: Hemp retailer and distributor registration enforcement to begin July 1

    All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.

    Surfrider again invites everyone to volunteer for July 5 beach cleanup events near them

    Fireworks debris, plastic cups, broken chairs, food wrappers, single-use everything — It all gets buried in the sand or washes into the ocean after Fourth of July celebrations.

    Outrigger celebrates reopening of Kauaʻi Beach Resort with debut of Roy Yamaguchi restaurant

    The multimillion-dollar renovations includes the reopening of the Ocean House, which will serve breakfast and dinner daily with menus that emphasize locally sourced ingredients.

    ʻOhana Night simplifies the path to enrollment at Kauaʻi Community College

    Incoming students and their families can attend the annual event to get personalized support for enrollment and make the transition to college as smooth as possible.

    Kauaʻi authorities renew call for information in 2010 Amber Jackson homicide case

    Detectives secured an arrest warrant in December 2025 for Gregory Glaser on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with Amber Jackson’s death, but have been unable to locate him.

    New pathways created toward homeownership in Hawai‘i with signing of Senate bill

    Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.
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    State: Hemp retailer and distributor registration enforcement to begin July 1

    All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.

    Nearly $130 million in funding available through Green Fee opportunities

    A statewide workshop series aims to empower community organizations with the skills needed to secure funding to support environmental and cultural projects.

    New pathways created toward homeownership in Hawai‘i with signing of Senate bill

    Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.

    Haleiwa Joe’s chef reels in top honors at Sixth Annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest

    Hawaii’s culinary scene was electrified as Chef Justin Firmignac of Oʻahu’s Haleʻiwa Joe’s claimed victory at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest.

    Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing leased Hawai‘i lands

    The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says “reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward” and removes condemnation as an option.

    University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine

    The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.

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    Experts remind public ahead of Fourth of July that fireworks are not toys, can cause devastating eye injuries

    Hawaiian Eye Center offers safety tips to protect your eyes during U.S. celebration of its Independence Day.

    Volunteer plumbers travel to Volcano Village to install catchment diverters at 30 homes

    Those households are now better prepared for ash and tephra fall from the ongoing Kīlauea episodic eruptive activity, protecting the water supplies on which many of them depend.

    Kona Palisades residential green waste removal project planned

    Project is aimed at reducing wildfire risk and limiting breeding habitat for invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.

    Hilo’s Fourth of July celebrations include a 5K, a classic car show, live music and fireworks

    Hilo has a full day of events planned to celebrate Independence Day in the U.S.

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    Maui Bus adds new stops in Kahului, Haliʻimāile, Nāpili, Kīhei; fixed-route fares are free for students, County employees starting July 1

    The County of Maui Department of Transportation announced that Maui Bus fixed-route fares are free for students of any age and County of Maui employees starting Wednesday, July 1. Also, Maui Bus fixed-route service will be adding stops in Kahului (Puʻunēnē Avenue); Haliʻimāile; Nāpili; and Kīhei (Piʻikea Avenue).

    UH Mānoa researchers receive $2.2 million for next phase of Maui wildfire recovery study

    University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers have received a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue a long-term study of how the 2023 Maui wildfires have affected health and well-being on Maui.

    Maui Weather Forecast for June 24, 2026

    Moderate to breezy trade winds can be expected through the weekend and likely into the first half of next week, pushing showers over mostly windward and...

    Plans to replace portable toilets with permanent bathrooms at Mākena State Park cause big stink

    Dozens of residents urged the Maui Planning Commission to deny a permit for the project, saying it would ruin a pristine location and attract more inexperienced visitors to the often dangerous shorebreak at Big Beach.