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Resolution recognizes the lifesaving role of Kauaʻi emergency services dispatchers
"Every emergency response begins not with the arrival of police officers, firefighters or paramedics, but with the calm voice of an emergency services dispatcher, and today's resolution recognizes that reality," said Stacey Perriera, captain of Support Services Section and formerly the dispatch supervisor. July 11, 2026 · 05:00am
Only 6 locations around Kauaʻi collect above-average rainfall in June
June was a tale of opposite island sides for rainfall around Kauaʻi, with most windward rainfall totals near to just below average and leeward locations well below average.Kaua‘i News Staff training scheduled for one of Kaua‘i County’s departments
Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled through July 17 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
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Kaua‘i News
Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment
New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.
Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe
W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.
Staff training scheduled for one of Kaua‘i County’s departments
The training will require the department to be closed for the day.
Only 6 locations around Kauaʻi collect above-average rainfall in June
June was a tale of opposite island sides for rainfall around Kauaʻi, with most windward rainfall totals near to just below average and leeward locations well below average.
Resolution recognizes the lifesaving role of Kauaʻi emergency services dispatchers
“Every emergency response begins not with the arrival of police officers, firefighters or paramedics, but with the calm voice of an emergency services dispatcher, and today’s resolution recognizes that reality,” said Stacey Perriera, captain of Support Services Section and formerly the dispatch supervisor.
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Hawaii News
Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment
New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.
Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe
W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.
News in brief for July 10: Alumni Makers’ Market, Alaska Air Group is No. 1, safer drinking water and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Volcano Watch: Deep dive into Hawaiʻi’s deep earthquakes
Though most of state’s day-to-day seismic activity occurs within volcanic systems, these widely felt — often offshore — deep earthquakes are not at all directly related to magmatic processes; learn more in today’s “Volcano Watch.”
Stuff the Bus returns to help Kauaʻi keiki start new school year strong
The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division school supply drive helps keiki start the new school year strong; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles to collect donations for families in need.
Big Island News
Registration open for 2026 ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament
Completed registration forms must be mailed to the Recreation Division Office at 799 Pi‘ilani St. in Hilo, postmarked by July 31; no late entries will be accepted.
New legislation strengthens governance and supports conservation
Gov. Josh Green signed SB 2494, which extends statue of limitations for bribery offenses and SB 3253, which recognizes the Hawaiʻi Conservation Sanctuary as a model for ecosystem restoration.
Small spatter bursts erupt from north vent ahead of Kīlauea Episode 51 lava fountaining
Next episode most likely to begin July 11 or 12; however, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports deflation began Saturday morning at the summit, and if that trend continues, fountaining could be pushed back.
Wildland fire south of Waikōloa Village continues
All roads in the Waikōloa area are open; however, Hawai‘i County Civil Defense urges drivers to exercise caution when driving through the area as crews continue to fight the fires and vehicles and equipment could be traveling on or crossing roadways.
Maui News
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Lopez pushes FCC to further crackdown on illegal robocalls
Attorney General Anne Lopez and 48 other attorneys general called on the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers’ access to legitimate telephone numbers.
National recognition honors Hawaiʻi lawmaker for efforts to protect child victims of abuse
State Rep. Mark Hashem was named the 2026 National Children's Alliance (NCA) Champion for Children State Advocacy Award recipient in recognition of his leadership and advocacy on behalf of Hawaiʻi's children and Children's Justice Centers.
