Hawai‘i News Amnesty period announced for delinquent charitable organizations
Kaua‘i News Internet outage impacting Kaua‘i County services
Community groups win temporary pause to 148-unit Kōloa housing development until court hears appeal
The groups challenging the project have raised concerns about the size of the project, the impact of increased traffic, parking demands and emergency access on the narrow rural roads in the Kauaʻi town. July 01, 2026 · 05:00am
Hawai‘i senator introduces measure that aims to provide digital transparency amid AI-generated content
The legislation is also meant to help protect Hawai‘i artists and creators.Kaua‘i News USPS to close post offices, suspend mail delivery for Independence Day
Kaua‘i News Crews clean up 1,000-gallon wastewater spill from sewage pump station on Kaua‘i
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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
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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
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Kaua‘i News
Amnesty period announced for delinquent charitable organizations
Eligible charities that complete overdue filings and satisfy registration requirements can have their applicable late fees and penalties waived.
Internet outage impacting Kaua‘i County services
At this time, all county services that rely on internet connectivity are temporarily unavailable.
USPS to close post offices, suspend mail delivery for Independence Day
On July 4, the U.S. Postal Service will suspend operations throughout Hawaiʻi for Independence Day, resuming normal services on July 6.
Community groups win temporary pause to 148-unit Kōloa housing development until court hears appeal
The groups challenging the project have raised concerns about the size of the project, the impact of increased traffic, parking demands and emergency access on the narrow rural roads in the Kauaʻi town.
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Hawaii News
Amnesty period announced for delinquent charitable organizations
Eligible charities that complete overdue filings and satisfy registration requirements can have their applicable late fees and penalties waived.
Hawai‘i senator introduces measure that aims to provide digital transparency amid AI-generated content
The legislation is also meant to help protect Hawai‘i artists and creators.
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.
Big Island News
Digital literacy classes offered to older veterans, spouses to improve online confidence
AARP is funding quick-action projects nationwide, including $15,000 to a Hilo affordable housing community.
Decomposed body discovered in stream on Hawai‘i Island
No foul play is suspected, and the Hawai‘i Police Department has initiated a coroner's inquest investigation.
Maui News
Lost hiker airlifted from Makawao Forest Reserve
A 50-year-old Kahului woman who became lost while hiking was airlifted from the Makawao Forest Reserve on Tuesday afternoon.
UPW and HGEA endorse Bobby Pahia for Maui County Council Upcountry seat
Maui County Council candidate and well-known taro farmer Bobby Pahia has secured a couple of key labor endorsements in his bid for the Upcountry residency seat being vacated by Council Vice Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura.
Young Brothers’ rate increase begins July 1, along with repayment of nearly $30M in back fees to state
The shipping company will be able to automatically increase rates every year under a bill signed into law in May by Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green.
Inaugural ʻAha Niu: Maui Nui Coconut Celebration Festival spotlights safeguarding coconuts for future generations
The inaugural 2026 ʻAha Niu: Maui Nui Coconut Celebration Festival showcased the passion the Maui Nui community has for safeguarding and perpetuating niu (coconut) for future generations. In early June, five adult coconut rhinoceros beetles were found in traps in Waikapū. On the heels of that news, the ʻAha Niu festival was held June 13 at Maui Nui […]
