Kaua‘i News Housing Agency to close for two days next week
Kaua‘i News Annual water quality report is available online and in print beginning Wednesday

First cohort graduates from University of Hawai‘i medical school’s Kaua‘i Medical Training Track
The graduation marks a historic milestone for Kauaʻi and the state. June 30, 2026 · 05:00am
The Garden Isle’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for July 1
Hawaiʻi’s outdoor warning sirens will undergo their routine monthly test at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, in conjunction with the Emergency Alert System test.Hawai‘i News GasBuddy projects second most expensive July 4 national average price ever at pump
Hawai‘i News Ahi must have country of origin label beginning Wednesday
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Free expression and updated University of Hawaiʻi updated time, place and manner policy

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Innovating for the future: State hosts successful 4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference

Primary cause of death for pueo during past three decades found to be vehicle collisions

Pacific Missile Range Facility honors lineal descendants of Na ‘Ohana Papa ‘O Mānā

It’s complicated: What does the Fourth of July holiday mean to Native Hawaiians

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i honors law enforcement, community leaders

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures, traffic restrictions planned July 4 in Līhuʻe

Hawaiʻi governor picked to lead Western Governors’ Association as chairman

University of Hawaiʻi launches free personalized monthly climate summaries for…

Kaua‘i police officers honored as Employees of the Month for their outstanding work

Department of Water phone service will be unavailable on Monday

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

Fishing fun, tradition and competition

First Pacific Climate Summit ends with joint commitment to regional resilience
Kaua‘i News
Crews clean up 1,000-gallon wastewater spill from sewage pump station on Kaua‘i
State health officials issued a wastewater discharge advisory because of the spill; the public is advised to stay out of waters near the sewage pump station until the advisory is canceled.
Housing Agency to close for two days next week
The County of Kauaʻi Housing Agency will be moving back to the regular office space and will close from July 6 to 7.
Annual water quality report is available online and in print beginning Wednesday
The 2026 Water Quality Report will go over all nine water systems from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025.
GasBuddy projects second most expensive July 4 national average price ever at pump
National average price of gasoline on July 4 projected at $3.75 per gallon, still about 65 cents more than the national Fourth of July average in 2025 and nearly $1 higher than where gas prices started at the beginning of this year, despite several weeks of declines.
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GasBuddy projects second most expensive July 4 national average price ever at pump
National average price of gasoline on July 4 projected at $3.75 per gallon, still about 65 cents more than the national Fourth of July average in 2025 and nearly $1 higher than where gas prices started at the beginning of this year, despite several weeks of declines.
Ahi must have country of origin label beginning Wednesday
Act 238 requires local tuna fisheries and associated seafood markets to have a country of origin label to better inform and safeguard consumers by July 1.
First cohort graduates from University of Hawai‘i medical school’s Kaua‘i Medical Training Track
The graduation marks a historic milestone for Kauaʻi and the state.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General secures 53 million eggs in nationwide settlement
An investigation found that three of the largest egg producers worked together to artificially increase the prices of eggs nationwide for years.
Free expression and updated University of Hawaiʻi updated time, place and manner policy
University on July 1 will implement the updated policy and procedures on an interim basis systemwide; requires activities follow reasonable, viewpoint-neutral standards such as managing noise levels, designating appropriate posting areas and ensuring building access remains unobstructed.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 01, 2026
The small medium period south swell will keep surf heights elevated along south facing shores this afternoon before declining Wednesday. A series of small...
New study reveals global tuna fishing practices have created risks to the world’s marine protected areas
Drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world's marine protected areas.
University of Hawaiʻi systemwide updated time, place and manner policy and free expression
University on July 1 will implement the updated policy and procedures on an interim basis systemwide; requires activities follow reasonable, viewpoint-neutral standards such as managing noise levels, designating appropriate posting areas and ensuring building access remains unobstructed.
Maui News
Maui Economic Development Board to host AI-focused Tech ʻOhana session July 8
The Maui Economic Development Board will hold its next Maui Tech ʻOhana gathering from 5 to 6:30 p.m. July 8, featuring Dana and Josh Ellis, co-founders of Abra Hospitality, an artificial intelligence platform that hotels use to manage guest communications.
Hawaii State FCU donates $20,000 to the Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi
The Hawaii State Federal Credit Union has donated $20,000 to the Friends of the Library of Hawaii in support of its 77th Annual Book Sale, which was held June 13- 21 at the Ward Centre.
Maui County offices to close Friday in observance of Saturday’s Fourth of July holiday
Nearly all Maui County offices, facilities and services will be closed Friday in observance of the July 4 holiday. However, county pools will remain open on Friday, but close on Saturday.
Maui visitor spending climbs 26% in May as arrivals near pre-wildfire levels
Visitor spending on Maui rose 26.4% in May compared with a year earlier, outpacing every other island in Hawaiʻi, according to preliminary statistics released Tuesday by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.


