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Bills in support of Hawaiʻi film industry, economic development now law
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green earlier this week signed state Senate Bill 2580, now Act 185, which broadens access to the state's film tax credit, as well as Senate Bill 2907, now Act 186, centralizing marine affairs oversight.Kaua‘i News Learn how to properly install a children’s car seat during free safety check…
Hawai‘i News Stuff the Bus returns to help Kauaʻi keiki start new school year strong
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Kaua‘i News
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.”
Learn how to properly install a children’s car seat during free safety check events on Kaua‘i
The safety events are an opportunity to have a one-on-one learning experience and become confident that your child’s seat is installed correctly.
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.
Kauaʻi community comes together to protect Tūtū and Me early childhood learning services for local families
Support from Hawaiʻi Senate President Ron Kouchi, Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami and the Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund of Hawaiʻi Community Foundation will help sustain culturally grounded early learning for Kauaʻi keiki and their ʻohana.
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Hawaii News
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.
Bills in support of Hawaiʻi film industry, economic development now law
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green earlier this week signed state Senate Bill 2580, now Act 185, which broadens access to the state’s film tax credit, as well as Senate Bill 2907, now Act 186, centralizing marine affairs oversight.
First executive director of Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to retire at the end of the month
Looking back at my 29-month tenure, what I will remember most is the spiritual vibration and majestic presence of the mauna. The second thing I will miss is the unity of heart and purpose evident throughout the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority board and staff,” said John De Fries.
Big Island News
Measures related to Hawaiʻi film industry, state’s ‘blue economy’ become law with Green’s signature
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green earlier this week signed state Senate Bill 2580, now Act 185, which broadens access to the state's film tax credit, as well as Senate Bill 2907, now Act 186, centralizing marine affairs oversight.
News briefs 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.
Decomposed human remains found on Big Island ID’d as previously reported missing, endangered woman
The woman was initially reported missing on June 3, 2026.
Big Island community members encouraged to ‘Stuff the Bus’ and help keiki start new school year strong
Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division will collect back-to-school supplies at Kona and Hilo Walmart stores; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles ringing out at the Kona store to collect donations for families in need.
Maui News
Kahala Concrete LLC to acquire HC&D’s Maui assets
The acquisition includes HC&D’s fixed equipment, buildings and structures at the Camp 10 Quarry in Puʻunēnē, a satellite plant in Honokōwai, and other related assets located on Maui.
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority Board accepts retirement of executive director
The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA) Board accepted the retirement of Executive Director John De Fries, effective July 31, 2026, and expressed its appreciation for his leadership in helping establish the Authority during its formative years.
Hawaiʻi Organics Compost to host free mulch giveaway event, July 11, 2026
Hawaiʻi Organics Compost shares a Free Mulch Giveaway with the community Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lahaina’s Island Cream Co. representing Hawaiʻi in national contest for the Best Ice Cream in America
Lahaina’s Island Cream Co. is representing Hawaiʻi in The64.com’s second annual America’s Best Ice Cream, a nationwide public-voting tournament featuring 64 scoop shops and creameries from across the country.


