Kaua‘i News Department of Water phone service will be unavailable on Monday
Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled through July 3 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn. June 27, 2026 · 05:00am
Lava fountaining again as Episode 50 of summit eruption begins at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island
Lava fountaining began shortly after 10 a.m. June 27 with fountains at about 100 feet high and growing, expected to reach a height above 600 feet within the next 1 to 2 hours.Hawai‘i News Fishing fun, tradition and competition
Hawai‘i News Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas
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Kaua‘i News
Department of Water phone service will be unavailable on Monday
Alternate phone numbers will be available for reporting outages, leaks between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, June 29.
Lava fountaining again as Episode 50 of summit eruption begins at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island
Lava fountaining began shortly after 10 a.m. June 27 with fountains at about 100 feet high and growing, expected to reach a height above 600 feet within the next 1 to 2 hours.
Gov. Josh Green signs state budget, issues intent-to-veto list
The supplemental budget makes key investments in affordable housing, public health and economic growth.
Lane closures scheduled through July 3 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
In observance of the Fourth of July, there will be no contraflow or lane closures July 3 unless otherwise permitted; lane closure schedules can change without notice and are weather permitting.
Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Hawaii News
Lava fountaining again as Episode 50 of summit eruption begins at Kīlauea volcano on Big Island
Lava fountaining began shortly after 10 a.m. June 27 with fountains at about 100 feet high and growing, expected to reach a height above 600 feet within the next 1 to 2 hours.
Gov. Josh Green signs state budget, issues intent-to-veto list
The supplemental budget makes key investments in affordable housing, public health and economic growth.
Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.
Fishing fun, tradition and competition
The ocean is the icebox for island communities, but there are times when lawaiʻa, the fishermen, do play for their food — during fishing tournaments!
Big Island News
National park offers viewing, safety tips if you plan to visit during Episode 50 of Kīlauea lava fountaining
Park managers are not expecting temporary closures at this time; however, a post just before 11 a.m. Saturday by Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park reminded that could change based on wind direction, volcanic gas and tephra (volcanic material) fallout.
Episode 50 lava fountaining underway within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of Kīlauea
Lava fountaining began shortly after 10 a.m. June 27, with fountains about 100 feet high and growing; ashfall and tephra will be pushed toward the southwest, likely over the Kaʻū District and Highway 11.
Maui News
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.
Hawai‘i Community Foundation celebrates 25 years of giving in Waimea through its Richard Smart Fund
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) is marking 25 years of impactful giving in Waimea with $500,000 in grants through its 2026 Richard Smart Fund. This year’s funding will benefit 29 community programs that are helping to advance culture, education, health and safety in Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island.
