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Kauaʻi County mayor: Youth sports events can’t become places of fear, concerns for public safety

Kawakami issues statement following altercation, online firearm threat during Kapa‘a High School homecoming football game; Kauaʻi police also reaffirm zero tolerance for threats of school violence.

Brown water advisory issued for Kaua‘i beach on south shore

The state department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.

Hawaiʻi lifeguards join in international collaboration to improve lifesaving education, drowning prevention

Three Hawaiʻi ocean safety chiefs traveled to Okinawa to sign a historic three-way agreement that aims to enhance ocean safety and drowning prevention.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 27 about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.

A brown water advisory issued for south-facing shores

The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.

EPA grants nearly $400,000 to Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture for pesticide enforcement

Federal grant money will be used to support two inspectors and one chemist position with the State of Hawaiʻi.
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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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Hawaiʻi lifeguards join in international collaboration to improve lifesaving education, drowning prevention

Three Hawaiʻi ocean safety chiefs traveled to Okinawa to sign a historic three-way agreement that aims to enhance ocean safety and drowning prevention.

EPA grants nearly $400,000 to Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture for pesticide enforcement

Federal grant money will be used to support two inspectors and one chemist position with the State of Hawaiʻi.

Hawai‘i reaffirms commitment to preserving survivor benefits for foster youth

The state’s recommitment comes as the Administration for Children and Families highlights national momentum to end what Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams has called the “orphan tax.”

Retired Hawaiʻi Supreme Court chief justice Recktenwald honored with prestigious national award

Mark E. Recktenwald, who retired in 2025 as chief justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court, has been recognized with the National Judicial College’s highest honor, the Sandra Day OʻConnor Award.

Applications open for 2027 legislative session positions in Hawaiʻi House of Representatives

Prior legislative experience is not required, and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to submit applications for the temporary positions.

Volcano Watch: Recent Kīlauea eruptions and intrusions all part of dynamic volcano behavior

Scientists say Kīlauea since 2018 has been busy with eruptions and intrusions, which is part of the normal dynamic behavior at the volcano.

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Some Big Island school lunches now feature local beef from Parker Ranch

Parker Ranch is supplying beef to schools across Kohala, Waikoloa, Waimea, the Hāmākua Coast and Hilo.

Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits; warning goes into effect later tonight

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph are expected.

Meeting to discuss the removal of unexploded munitions from World War II live-fire training

Restoration Advisory Board meeting will discuss the current removal and clean up of unexploded munition from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

State funds to support facility improvements at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Gov. Josh Green has approved the release of $9.5 million to support higher education and infrastructure in Hawaiʻi County.

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HIDOE brings more local beef to school meals through regional partnerships

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) is expanding efforts to bring more locally sourced food to school meals by building regional partnerships that connect school cafeterias with producers in their communities. A partnership between Hawaiʻi Island schools and Parker Ranch is the first under this initiative, with additional regional sourcing opportunities in development on Maui and Kauaʻi.

Council gives initial approval for new investigator to target Lahaina contractor fraud

The Maui County Council voted 8-0 on Friday to pass on first reading a bill that would add a prosecutor’s office investigator to focus on contractor fraud tied to the 2023 wildfires.

Hawaiian Airlines starts construction of new premium lounge at Honolulu Airport

Hawaiian Airlines this month started construction of its new premium lounge in Honolulu, marking the milestone with a traditional Hawaiian blessing for the future, nearly 13,000-square-foot space conveniently located at the entrance of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport’s (HNL) Mauka Concourse.

Subaru Telescope on Maunakea to join NASA’s Roman Space Telescope in exploring the Universe

The Subaru Telescope on Maunakea is committing 100 nights of observations to a new international partnership with NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to jointly investigate the origins of the Universe, dark matter, and planets beyond our Solar System.