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Kīlauea eruption activity increases, onset of episode 50 to begin today or tomorrow

Vary levels of ash, Pele’s hair and other tephra may fall downwind of the eruption during fountaining episodes, which typically last less than 12 hours.

Volcano Watch: A hui hou to a giant of volcanology

Professor Bruce Houghton retired in 2025 from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa after 25 years as the Gordon A. Macdonald Chairperson of Volcanology, but although he retired and returned to New Zealand, his connections to volcanology in Hawaiʻi remain strong.

500-foot mural painted by 11 artists to be unveiled at Common Ground Kauaʻi in Kīlauea

A stunning mural titled “An Imparting Landscape” will transform a construction wall into a vibrant celebration of Hawaiian culture.

Coffee With a Cop returns in July to Kauaʻi after 4-year hiatus

Community members are invited to attend the July 8 event in Līhuʻe and meet with law enforcement officers, ask questions and exchange ideas over a cup of coffee — or other favorite morning drink.

The Kaua‘i Bus announces modified schedule in Līhu‘e

The bus stop located within the college campus at the performing arts center will not be accessible beginning at noon June 26.

News in brief for June 25: New leadership, Japan expansion, Title IX, free Wi-Fi and more

A quick look at news from throughout the state, nation and more.
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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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Kīlauea eruption activity increases, onset of episode 50 to begin today or tomorrow

Vary levels of ash, Pele’s hair and other tephra may fall downwind of the eruption during fountaining episodes, which typically last less than 12 hours.

Volcano Watch: A hui hou to a giant of volcanology

Professor Bruce Houghton retired in 2025 from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa after 25 years as the Gordon A. Macdonald Chairperson of Volcanology, but although he retired and returned to New Zealand, his connections to volcanology in Hawaiʻi remain strong.

News in brief for June 25: New leadership, Japan expansion, Title IX, free Wi-Fi and more

A quick look at news from throughout the state, nation and more.

Polynesian Voyaging Society joins World Oceans Day events in Tahiti

Society chief executive officer and pwo navigator Nainoa Thompson named first international ambassador of Tainui Ātea.

Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi claims 2 gold medals in track and field events during 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

The Special Olympics Hawaiʻi team — including Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi, who placed sixth June 24 in the singles bowling competition — has 16 athletes, two Unified Partners and their coaches representing the Aloha State in Minneapolis, Minn.

May unemployment rate in Hawai‘i at 2.5%, a slight increase from month before

However, number of non-agricultural jobs throughout the islands Increased by total of 4,000, or 0.6%, compared with the same month in 2025; nonfarm jobs jumped by 1,900 from April to May this year.

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Precursory activity begins within Halemaʻumaʻu ahead of episode 50 of the Kīlauea eruption

The summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu has resumed with weak precursory spattering, no overflows have occurred at this time.

News briefs for June 26: New leadership, Japan expansion, Title IX, free Wi-Fi and more

A quick look at news from throughout the state, nation and more.

Volcano Watch: A hui hou to a giant of volcanology

Professor Bruce Houghton retired in 2025 from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa after 25 years as the Gordon A. Macdonald Chairperson of Volcanology, but although he retired and returned to New Zealand, his connections to volcanology in Hawaiʻi remain strong.

Fishing fun, tradition and competition

The ocean is the icebox for island communities, but there are times when lawaiʻa, the fishermen, do play for their food — during fishing tournaments!

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Akakū will televise and live-stream the Makawao Parade

Akakū Maui Community Media will televise and live-stream the Makawao Parade beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Precursory activity begins at Kīlauea; eruption window start for Episode 50 is today or tomorrow

The summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu has resumed with weak precursory spattering, no overflows have occurred at this time. The onset of episode 50 fountaining will most likely occur between today, June 26, and tomorrow, June 27. Fountaining episodes typically last less than 12 hours but ash can remain in the air longer depending on wind and weather.

Olowalu coastal resilience designs set for unveiling July 9 at Maui Ocean Center Sphere

Residents will get their first look at conceptual landscape designs for adapting the Olowalu-Ukumehame coastline to sea-level rise during a hybrid presentation July 9 at the Maui Ocean Center Sphere in Māʻalaea.

Maui Weather Forecast for June 26, 2026

Moderate to breezy trade winds are expected through much of next week as high pressure remains north of the region. Showers will focus mostly over windward and...