Hawai‘i News Statewide Hawaiʻi Safety Survey underway
Community News in brief for Aug. 2: Disaster case referrals, paid leave, academic honors, Feehan…
Tagging whales from the sky: New methods revolutionize research
Marine Mammal Research Program team members during their February field season successfully used drones to deploy tags — a safer, less invasive tag deployment for animals and researchers — on a total of 22 humpback whales. August 03, 2026 · 05:00am
Hawaiʻi governor announces several appointments to state commissions
“Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, integrity and a deep commitment to public service,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said. “Their work will help expand opportunities for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, ensure fairness in our campaign finance system and uphold the highest ethical standards in state government.”Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi Police Department officers earn Mothers Against Drunk Driving award
Kaua‘i News Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa
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State Capitol now hive of activity after Office of Elections moves in
Kaua‘i Fire Department hosts graduation ceremony for 35th recruit class
Road closures scheduled for Ala Wai Road in Waimea
Lane closures scheduled through Aug. 7 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
Lane, road closures scheduled for Kilikina Place
What you need to know about Kaua‘i County’s Aug. 8 primary election
University of Hawaiʻi extends fall application deadline
State news in brief for July 31: New administrator, new jobs projection and projects…
Goodwill schedules next reuse collection event at Kaua‘i Resource Center
Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense…
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative celebrates accomplishments, progress
New research finds Hawaiʻi corals might have time to adapt to future heat stress
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Kaua‘i News
Statewide Hawaiʻi Safety Survey underway
Anonymous questionnaire is part of a working group study to address domestic violence and improve survivor safety; it takes about 5 minutes to complete and responses are confidential.
Tagging whales from the sky: New methods revolutionize research
Marine Mammal Research Program team members during their February field season successfully used drones to deploy tags — a safer, less invasive tag deployment for animals and researchers — on a total of 22 humpback whales.
Hawaiʻi governor announces several appointments to state commissions
“Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, integrity and a deep commitment to public service,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said. “Their work will help expand opportunities for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, ensure fairness in our campaign finance system and uphold the highest ethical standards in state government.”
Kaua’i County online live auction scheduled to begin Aug. 10
The first items will be posted that day with more to be added as they become available; the public should check back regularly to discover new items as they are posted.
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Hawaii News
Statewide Hawaiʻi Safety Survey underway
Anonymous questionnaire is part of a working group study to address domestic violence and improve survivor safety; it takes about 5 minutes to complete and responses are confidential.
Tagging whales from the sky: New methods revolutionize research
Marine Mammal Research Program team members during their February field season successfully used drones to deploy tags — a safer, less invasive tag deployment for animals and researchers — on a total of 22 humpback whales.
Hawaiʻi governor announces several appointments to state commissions
“Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, integrity and a deep commitment to public service,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said. “Their work will help expand opportunities for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, ensure fairness in our campaign finance system and uphold the highest ethical standards in state government.”
News in brief for Aug. 2: Disaster case referrals, paid leave, academic honors, Feehan tribute and more
A quick look at news happening on the Big Island, throughout the state and beyond.
Big Island News
Business Monday: Colorful orchids breathe a fresh energy to a new Hilo cafe
Faii Metawee and Caleb Houck have opened Blooms Café in Hilo, which has homemade foods and drinks that feature local flavors and seasonal specials, along with beautiful, unique orchids for sale.
Permanent Child & Family Service facility to expand essential support and resources for Hawaiʻi Island
Child & Family Service will offer more access to domestic violence support, comprehensive sexual abuse treatment, mental health counseling, and other family-centered resources.
Maui News
Office of Elections moves into State Capitol ahead of Election Day
The state capitol has become a hive of activity to support Primary Election Day on Aug. 8. The Office of Elections moved into the Capitol on July 27 to set up ballot counting and processing operations.
Tagging whales from the sky: Humpback whale research reaches new heights off Maui
Marine mammal research has attained new heights as scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are deploying noninvasive suction-cup tags onto humpback whales using drones.
Maui Weather Forecast for August 03, 2026
Trade winds will taper off through much of this week as remnants of Tropical Cyclone Genevieve linger between the high and Hawaii. Clouds and showers will favor...
Maui County’s rapid growth strains its human resources system, slowing hiring, Council committee told
In just six years, Maui County's budget has nearly doubled. Five new departments have been added, and the county absorbed the aftermath of the 2023 Lahaina wildfires — all while the administrative rules governing hiring and personnel matters have not been updated since December 2002, county officials told a Maui County Council committee Thursday.
