Community Kapa‘a, Waimea swimming pools return to regular schedule this week
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State races to save Kauaʻi’s endangered forest birds through captive breeding and relocation
A state wildlife biologist warned that Kauaʻi's iconic honeycreepers are at imminent risk of extinction by the end of the year unless urgent conservation efforts are implemented. July 26, 2026 · 05:00am
Hurricane Fausto Sunday update #2: Fausto now 740 miles east of Hawai‘i Island
Fausto is moving west, gaining slightly in speed from 14 mph to 15 mph. Its maximum sustained winds have decreased from 90 mph to 85 mph.Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled through July 31 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i News High surf advisory again extended for south-facing shores of all islands
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Kaua‘i News
Kapa‘a, Waimea swimming pools return to regular schedule this week
Both pools have been operating on summer hours since the end of May; regular schedule starts again July 28.
Field trip! Wilcox Elementary students visit Pacific Missile Range Facility
Students visited the U.S. Navy installation in West Kaua‘i for an end-of-year workforce tour related to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and also learned about various lifetime career opportunities at the installation.
Lane closures scheduled through July 31 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.
High surf advisory again extended for south-facing shores of all islands
The current long-period south swell impacting the islands will hold steady at advisory levels through at least Sunday morning, then begin to slowly decline late Sunday afternoon through the end of the week.
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Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Risk on land of sustained tropical force winds should be low
Those swells will likely produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions; forecasters remain uncertain about hurricane’s exact track and intensity by the time it reaches the Hawaiian Islands, and officials urge residents to prepare now.
Hurricane Fausto under close watch by shipping company Young Brothers
There are no changes to scheduled sailings now, but Young Brothers anticipates there could be increased harbor surge that might potentially delay or impede the company’s ability to safely berth, ramp or discharge the barge.
New University of Hawaiʻi study finds gut bacteria tied to biological aging
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found certain gut bacteria are linked to how quickly the body ages, providing new insight into the connection between the gut, health and longevity.
National Weather Service forecasters again extend high surf advisory for southern shores
An overlapping pulse of south-southwest swell is expected to push south shore surf to advisory levels again by midday Saturday and through at least tonight, possibly through Sunday.
Feral swine threat response boosted by $35M available to partnerships in several states
U.S. Department of Agriculture is making the funds available to partnerships that tackling a threat that also impacts landscapes and human and livestock health; part of broader $105 million investment in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 27, 2026
A strong high pressure system far north of the Hawaiian Islands will continue to produce moderate to breezy trade winds through Monday with periods of showers...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 27, 2026
Updated this afternoon due to nearshore eastern buoys rising quickly. The current long- period south swell will continue to bring moderate to large surf through...
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for July 27, 2026
Updated this afternoon due to nearshore eastern buoys rising quickly. The current long- period south swell will continue to bring moderate to large surf through...
HECO urges residents to prepare for possible impacts from Hurricane Fausto
Hawaiian Electric is urging customers across Maui and the state to prepare for possible impacts from Hurricane Fausto, which could approach the islands as early as next week. The utility asked customers to review their emergency plans, stock up on supplies and monitor the storm’s progress in the coming days, according to a company announcement. […]
Friends of Haleakalā National Park seek volunteers for backcountry service trip
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park is recruiting experienced hikers and backpackers for a three-day, two-night volunteer service trip in the park’s Crater Wilderness area, according to the organization. The strenuous trip, which involves extensive hiking with backpacks, is scheduled for Aug. 11-13. Volunteers will stay at Kapalaoa Cabin and work to remove invasive plants […]
Schatz tells US Senate he’s ‘heartbroken’ over the death of 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan in Iran War
Hawai‘i US Sen. Brian Schatz took to the floor of the US Senate paid tribute to 1st Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan of ‘Ewa Beach, who was killed in action on July 18, 2026 at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. In his remarks on the Senate floor, Schatz said, “I am heartbroken on behalf of everybody […]


