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Lane closures scheduled through July 10 on several roadways around Kaua‘i

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.

8th annual Garden Island Boogie Board Classic set for Prince Kūhiō Beach in mid July

The bodyboarding event that features three days of competition, youth development and ocean stewardship is hosted by the nonprofit Kaikeha.

Goodwill Industries to host reuse collection event at Kauaʻi Resource Center on July 10

At the collection event in Līhuʻe, accepted donations include clothing, shoes, books, children’s toys, kitchenware and small furniture.

Kauaʻi County Division of Motor Vehicles to be temporarily closed

Regular hours will resume on Thursday, July 9.

Here’s a look at the rest of your Fourth of July fireworks and festivities forecast

Sunny skies are consistent over much of Kauaʻi this afternoon, but there is a slight chance for some rain to move in tonight; with breezy conditions in several spots, too, it will be important to practice your best fire safety skills.

Kaua‘i firefighters put down second July 4 blaze in Hanamāʻulu area

No injuries were reported and no structures threatened in the afternoon fire that sparked near Hanamāʻulu Beach Park and Kapule Highway, roughly the same area as an early Saturday morning brush fire.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Governor announces first-in-nation funded savings accounts for eligible foster children

Private contributions from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation add to the “Fostering the Future” initiative, ensuring every eligible youth has funded savings account.

Climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion, possibly more, in lost reef recreation

“This study puts numbers to what our communities have long understood — that losing our reefs means losing the recreational opportunities, cultural practices and quality of life that define what it means to live in Hawaiʻi,” said Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources Administrator Brian Neilson.

Hawaiʻi State Archives donates 2 significant collections to America250

The contributions to the nationwide initiative are 111 World War II letters corresponding with Lt. Col. Farrant L. Turner, first commanding officer of the historic U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion, and 28 photos memorializing Hawaiʻi’s role in the famous 1965 Selma to Montgomery March led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

PGA Tour eliminates season-opening Hawaiʻi event

As the PGA Tour leaves the state, Hawaiʻi is welcoming the Sony Open’s transformation into the Sony Championship Hawai’i on the PGA Tour Champions schedule.

Volcano Watch: Hawai‘i Five-O! Fifty fountaining episodes at Kīlauea summit

Hawai‘i, the 50th state, reached a golden anniversary June 27: Episode 50 of the ongoing episodic summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; the north vent served up a 1,030-foot lava fountain, the tallest since Episode 43.

Decreasing humidity, typical summertime trades expected, keeping 4th of July weekend weather relatively quiet

For those watching the tropical cyclone forecast, Tropical Storm Douglas in the East Pacific became a post-tropical cyclone late the night of July 2.

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Lost reef recreation because of climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion by beginning of next century

“This study puts numbers to what our communities have long understood — that losing our reefs means losing the recreational opportunities, cultural practices and quality of life that define what it means to live in Hawaiʻi,” said Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources Administrator Brian Neilson.

Banyan Drive revitalization could become a reality after a decade of effort

A collaboration between state, county, and community leaders brings new energy into the revitalization of the historic shoreline road.

Summer youth camps, clinics upcoming at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Soccer, basketball and volleyball coaches, staffs invite youth to learn and gain skills during several events starting later in July and running through early August.

News briefs for July 4: Corpse flower blooms, false claims recovered, out-of-state cancer care and more

A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

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Maui Resort Rentals named one of Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work in 2026

The annual award recognizes organizations across the state that excel in fostering positive work environments, supporting employee development, and upholding strong values. Maui Resort Rentals was selected based on employee feedback.

Maui Weather Forecast for July 05, 2026

A ridge of high pressure will remain anchored in place north of the Hawaiian Islands for the foreseeable future. Easterly trade winds will continue to blow...

Maui County’s fringe mayoral candidates add unique ideas, opinions, entertainment to race

"It's one of my favorite aspects of politics is the fact that all of these folks get to run no matter how realistic their candidacies are. And sometimes they bring up really important issues, and sometimes they help shift the nature of what the mainstream candidates are talking about," political scientist Colin Moore said. "And sometimes it's just really entertaining."

$7M to support community-led stewardship across Hawaiʻi

This funding initiative will invest in projects focused on five moku (district) and hui (group of) moku: Kona Kauaʻi, Waiʻanae (Oʻahu), Molokaʻi, Central Maui and Kohala (Hawaiʻi Island). Up to $1.4 million is available within each moku/hui to support projects that reflect community-identified priorities and advance long-term resilience.