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‘Food trucks. Local flavor. Stronger together.’

Homestead Community Development Corporation invites food entrepreneurs to ‘be part of something local’ and join a vibrant food truck community at Anahola Marketplace.

New comfort station at Hā‘ena State Park a community-led effort

A recent blessing commemorated the community-led effort by Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana and its nonprofit partner The Hanalei Initiative, in the funding and construction of the comfort station and accompanying septic system.

Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce to honor Mayor Derek Kawakami during special dinner

The 12th annual Mayor’s Event will highlight the leadership and impact of the outgoing term-limited mayor, who is now a Democratic candidate for Hawai‘i lieutenant governor.

Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment

New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.

Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe

W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.

Staff training scheduled for one of Kaua‘i County’s departments

The training will require the department to be closed for the day.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment

New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.

Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe

W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.

News in brief for July 10: Alumni Makers’ Market, Alaska Air Group is No. 1, safer drinking water and more

A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

Volcano Watch: Deep dive into Hawaiʻi’s deep earthquakes

Though most of state’s day-to-day seismic activity occurs within volcanic systems, these widely felt — often offshore — deep earthquakes are not at all directly related to magmatic processes; learn more in today’s “Volcano Watch.”

Stuff the Bus returns to help Kauaʻi keiki start new school year strong

The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division school supply drive helps keiki start the new school year strong; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles to collect donations for families in need.

Magnitude-4.5 quake rumbles off west coast of Big Island

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the temblor struck just after 8:15 p.m. July 9 about 34 miles west-southwest of Captain Cook at a depth of 24 miles below sea level; no damage to buildings or infrastructure expected.

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Most of Big Island sees above average rainfall last month, with 10 sites having wettest June on record

Several locations on the leeward side, on the other hand, didn't fare as well, with much of the Kona and Kohala coasts, slopes and interior higher elevations recording below average rainfall for June.

Hawai‘i County Democrats tradition continues 70-some years later with 2026 Primary Grand Rally

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda will headline the pre-election event, which will be campaign central July 25 with dozens of Democratic candidates making their cases to voters before ballots arrive for the Aug. 8 state primary elections.

Nearly 145K free summer meals served by end of June by state Education Department

More than 52,000 breakfasts and 93,000 lunches were served as of June 30 at 74 participating public schools via U.S. Department of Agriculture's Seamless Summer Option.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 12, 2026

Strong high pressure well north of the state (40N to 45N) will produce breezy trade winds into the first half of next week. A slight weakening and...

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Motorist advisory: Expect utility work Tuesday across Lower Pāʻia Park along Hāna Highway

Hawaiian Electric contractors will install a weather station on a utility pole along Hāna Highway in Pāʿia on from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, partially closing the far-right mauka lane of the highway across from Lower Pāʻia Park, also known as Baby Beach Park. 

Spending reports in Maui County mayor’s race show Sugimura leading Bissen in fundraising

Both campaigns are well funded and spending big in the lead-up to the Aug. 8 primary election, although Sugimura has a much bigger war chest left with the general election on Nov. 3.

Maui Weather Forecast for July 12, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy trade winds will persist through much of next week as high pressure remains north of the state. Windward and mauka showers will...

Two speed tables to be installed on Hāna Highway in Pāʻia beginning Monday, July 13

Thirteen crashes have occurred on this section of Hāna Highway between 2021 and 2025. There will be a single lane closure on Hāna Highway (Route 36) from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday July 13 to Tuesday, July 14, as crews work to install speed tables.