Kaua‘i News Surfrider Foundation: Butts should be held, not flicked
Kaua‘i News Brown water advisories lifted for Hanalei Bay, Waiʻoli Beach on Kauaʻi
Tropical Storm Fausto Tuesday update: High surf expected for east-facing shores as the storm passes to the north of the islands
The National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu and Kauaʻi officials urge the public to prepare regardless of potential impacts and storm track. July 28, 2026 · 01:38am
Deadline approaching for payment of first installment of real property taxes for Kaua‘i residents
Failure to pay real property taxes in full by the deadline will result in a 10% penalty.Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi food vendor livestreaming when deadly shooting breaks out at ‘Bite of…
Election Voter service centers open now for upcoming primary elections
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Annual report: Surfrider Kauaʻi in 2025 removed nearly 80.3 tons of trash — or 160,552…
Can Hawaiʻi grow rice again? Yes, and faster than in Japan
Kapa‘a, Waimea swimming pools return to regular schedule this week
Lane closures scheduled through July 31 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
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Bobilee Silva honored as Kaua‘i Police Department July Officer of the Month
Hurricane Fausto under close watch by shipping company Young Brothers
New University of Hawaiʻi study finds gut bacteria tied to biological aging
Feral swine threat response boosted by $35M available to partnerships in several states
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Kaua‘i News
Tropical Storm Fausto Tuesday update: High surf expected for east-facing shores as the storm passes to the north of the islands
The National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu and Kauaʻi officials urge the public to prepare regardless of potential impacts and storm track.
Deadline approaching for payment of first installment of real property taxes for Kaua‘i residents
Failure to pay real property taxes in full by the deadline will result in a 10% penalty.
Surfrider Foundation: Butts should be held, not flicked
Cigarette butts are made of plastic, which means they cannot biodegrade and will only break down into smaller and smaller pieces to become increasingly harder to remove; they also leach thousands of toxic chemicals into the water.
Brown water advisories lifted for Hanalei Bay, Waiʻoli Beach on Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has lifted the brown water advisories for Hanalei Bay and Waiʻoli Beach following improved water conditions.
Hawaiʻi food vendor livestreaming when deadly shooting breaks out at ‘Bite of Seattle’
Tragedy struck the Bite of Seattle food festival when gunfire erupted, with vendor Christopher Monterroso of Hawaiian Honey Cones unexpectedly capturing the chaos as festivalgoers fleeing in terror that happened as he was livestreaming for his business.
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Hawaii News
Tropical Storm Fausto Tuesday update: High surf expected for east-facing shores as the storm passes to the north of the islands
The National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu and Kauaʻi officials urge the public to prepare regardless of potential impacts and storm track.
Hawaiʻi food vendor livestreaming when deadly shooting breaks out at ‘Bite of Seattle’
Tragedy struck the Bite of Seattle food festival when gunfire erupted, with vendor Christopher Monterroso of Hawaiian Honey Cones unexpectedly capturing the chaos as festivalgoers fleeing in terror that happened as he was livestreaming for his business.
Voter service centers open now for upcoming primary elections
Officials urge voters to vote early so they can beat the long lines expected during the Aug. 8 state primary elections.
UPDATE: High surf advisory upgraded to warning for eastern shores of the islands
The National Weather Service has issued the warning for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Annual report: Surfrider Kauaʻi in 2025 removed nearly 80.3 tons of trash — or 160,552 pounds — from beaches
That total includes two cleanups last year on the Garden Isle that broke the scales — one in January at Anahola Bay where 3,202 pounds were collected and another in June at Nukoli‘i Marine Camp when 2,402 pounds were removed — as reported in national nonprofit Surfrider Foundation’s seventh annual beach cleanup report.
Big Island News
Tropical Storm Fausto Tuesday update: Storm to pass north of islands, high surf expected for east-facing shores through Wednesday
Large surf and strong currents will lead lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores.
Federal funds authorized to assist in Kawaihae Road Fire
The blaze was brought under control by Hawai‘i County firefighters on Sunday afternoon.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for July 28, 2026
Nearshore buoys on the eastern side of the islands have shown a considerable uptick with the medium and long period energy from Fausto. The surf is expected to...
Major labor, healthcare, and climate organizations unite hehind Pāʻele Kiakona for West Maui
Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona has earned the backing of some of Hawaiʻi's most influential labor, healthcare, and environmental organizations, signaling growing momentum behind his campaign for West Maui's House District 14. The newly announced slate of supporters includes UNITE HERE Local 5, the Hawaiʻi Nurses Association (HNA), Our Revolution Hawaiʻi, and 350 Hawaiʻi.
