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Kaua‘i News
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.
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Hawaii News
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.
Big Island News
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.
Maui News
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.
