Kaua‘i Activities ‘Fablehaven’ author Brandon Mull brings fantasy storytelling to Līhuʻe…
Business Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business
2,000-plus expected to gather for 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention on Oʻahu
The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi's communities, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace and special performances. July 18, 2026 · 05:00am
Single lane closure set for Kahiliholo Road through November
Crews will replace two concrete box culverts and 300 feet of guardrail on Kahiliholo Road from July 27 to Nov. 30.Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi Housing Agency to host free first-time homebuyer education event July 30
Business Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative seeks recovery of costs incurred by wildfire…
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Kaua‘i News
‘Fablehaven’ author Brandon Mull brings fantasy storytelling to Līhuʻe Public Library
The New York Times bestselling authori will provide a free public presentation on July 21 that focuses on creativity, storytelling, reading and his writing process, combining humor with practical advice.
Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business
The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.
Kauaʻi Housing Agency to host free first-time homebuyer education event July 30
The event, with a theme “Homeownership Starts with Education,” will help prospective homebuyers better understand the steps involved in purchasing a home while connecting them with local housing professionals and resources.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative seeks recovery of costs incurred by wildfire mitigation plans, projects
The utility co-op requested to establish an initial surcharge to recover about $9.4 million in operations and maintenance, capital costs and compliance efforts.
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Hawaii News
Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business
The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.
Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission elects new chairperson, welcomes 2 new members
Two-term commission vice president Michael Golojuch Jr. is panel’s new leader; Dr. Sylvia Romm and Crissi Doyle, the commission’s first transgender member, added to its ranks.
‘Unexpected and encouraging’: Hawaiian insect discoveries offer hope for rare species
New populations of Hawaiian moths and damselflies found in unexpected locations.
2,000-plus expected to gather for 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention on Oʻahu
The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi’s communities, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace and special performances.
Big Island News
New youth hub in Puna to guide young people toward independence
The Neighborhood Place of Puna has opened the Puna ʻŌpio Hub for youth and young adults, ages 14-25, as they explore employment and educational pathways that may seen inaccessible.
Kealakehe Police Station hosts first Kūpuna Day in Kona
A group of 40-plus seniors participated in the inaugural event aimed at bridging gaps and building trust with Hawaiʻi Police Department.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for July 19, 2026
Moderate to locally breezy trades will persist through much of the week as high pressure remains anchored north of the state. A dry and stable air mass will...
Improvement work to close lane and prompt intermittent traffic holds on Kula Highway
A lane closure goes into effect on Kula Highway with intermittent traffic holds at the mauka intersection of Kula Highway and Ōmaʻopio Road, July 20-23, 2026, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.
