Community Scalzo honored as Kaua‘i Police Department August Employee of the Month
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Kauaʻi nursing facilities join American Heart Association Stroke Care Initiative
Garden Isle Rehab & Nursing and Hale Kūpuna Heritage Home have been recognized for their participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative. August 30, 2026 · 05:00am
ʻOhana FitFest returns to Kauaʻi’s North Shore for 13th anniversary
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Kauaʻi nursing facilities join American Heart Association Stroke Care Initiative
Garden Isle Rehab & Nursing and Hale Kūpuna Heritage Home have been recognized for their participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative.
ʻOhana FitFest returns to Kauaʻi’s North Shore for 13th anniversary
The October event features a 10K trail run and a 5K obstacle course, with music, food, and costumes just before Halloween.
Raised crosswalks to be installed on Kūhiō, Kaumualiʻi highways
Installation will require a single-lane closure, in one direction at a time, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 4 in both locations. Work will be conducted 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. in Anahola and 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. in Lāwaʻi; all work and lane closures are weather permitting.
Scalzo honored as Kaua‘i Police Department August Employee of the Month
Officer Jason Scalzo is recognized for his recent outstanding police work that resulted in nine people being apprehended on outstanding bench warrants and his steadfast dedication to safeguarding the community.
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Tropical Storm Lowell being monitored by forecasters
The tropical cyclone does not as of now present an immediate threat to the state; residents and businesses encouraged to review or develop preparedness plans, especially with an above-average hurricane season predicted.
Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study
Decades of hourly data from 117 rain gauges around Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island uncovered climate trends that traditional 24-hour daily averages often miss.
Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano past
Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?
Homeowners can apply to second round of cesspool conversion program next month
With $1 million available to support 50 homeowners, early applications are advised due to limited funds and priority-based selection criteria.
Big Island News
What Hawaiʻi’s energy future means for restaurants
Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association representatives joined business and community leaders Aug. 24 for the Coalition for Hawaiʻi's Energy Future Gathering with Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green.
Hawaiʻi’s emergency siren test scheduled for Sept. 1
The monthly outdoor warning siren test will occur at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for August 30, 2026
The S swell that peaked just below the advisory threshold on Friday declines over the next few days. A long period S swell brings increasing surf to S and...
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope to launch with University of Hawaiʻi-developed infrared sensors
Decades of University of Hawaiʻi technological innovation and scientific leadership are set to launch on Aug. 30 with NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a mission that is expected to transform our understanding of the Milky Way and the expansion of the universe.
Maui County Federal Credit Union hires Henry Arroyo as Chief Information Officer
Maui County Federal Credit Union announced the appointment of Henry Arroyo as Chief Information Officer. In this role, Arroyo will oversee the company's IT strategy, cybersecurity program, regulatory compliance, and technology infrastructure.
