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News in brief for June 6: Hawaiian barbecue in Texas, recalled cheese bread, free car and a fast track

A quick look at news from throughout the islands.

Governor to travel out of state June 8-23 for time with family

Green will retain executive authority while traveling and remain in regular contact with state leadership and his Cabinet members; Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan will oversee day-to-day government operations in the state and serve as acting governor during Green’s trip.

Police: AVOID portion of Kīlauea Road between Kolo Road and Kaikala Street because of ongoing investigation

Authorities say to find alternate routes and stay away from the area as residents in neighborhood report to a social media outlet a large police presence responding to man who has been an ongoing issue for months in the area; some neighbors reported being evacuated.

UPDATE: Kaua‘i police locate, apprehend Hanapēpē man wanted as person of interest in gunshot case

45-year-old Jason Bagain was apprehended Friday evening, June 5; he was being sought in connection with report of a person being treated for a gunshot wound.

Kauaʻi County Council authorizes taking of private trail for shore access; owner says public already can use it

The owner of a property in Anahola said he has taught biology for the past 40 year and would never forbid anyone from using the trail on his land to get to the beach and ocean.

University of Hawaiʻi Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program accepting students for 2026

Participating high school students will be introduced to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, skills through the lens of urban and regional planning with a goal of fueling their higher education choices and perhaps interest in transportation-related careers.
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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

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

News in brief for June 6: Hawaiian barbecue in Texas, recalled cheese bread, free car and a fast track

A quick look at news from throughout the islands.

Governor to travel out of state June 8-23 for time with family

Green will retain executive authority while traveling and remain in regular contact with state leadership and his Cabinet members; Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan will oversee day-to-day government operations in the state and serve as acting governor during Green’s trip.

University of Hawaiʻi Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program accepting students for 2026

Participating high school students will be introduced to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, skills through the lens of urban and regional planning with a goal of fueling their higher education choices and perhaps interest in transportation-related careers.

Governor preps for wildfire season with emergency proclamation authorizing Year 2 of Operation Hoʻopauahi

Hawaiʻi Department of Defense Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan will use that authorization to keep aircrews and other Hawaiʻi National Guard resources ready to provide assistance to county and state firefighters — when needed — to fight wildfires when they ignite.

$46 million in federal funds for Native Hawaiian Education Program will be extended another year

Extension guarantees more than 60 Native Hawaiian Education Program early childhood education grant recipients throughout the state fully funded for at least another year.

Volcano Watch: ‘Stick Season’ in Hawaiʻi? What happened to the leaves around summit of Kīlauea on Big Island?

Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.

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Police seek 14-year-old runaway; have you seen him?

Herman Kirklin was last seen about 1 a.m. Sunday, May 31, near Lehua Street in Fern Acres.

Driver of sedan involved in fatal Pāhoa motorcycle crash faces charges including negligent homicide

36-year-old Kade Smith, who was not injured in the deadly Wednesday, June 3, collision now officially faces charges of first-degree negligent homicide, manslaughter, operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, operating a motor vehicle after license suspended or revoked for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and having no vehicle insurance.

Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program by University of Hawaiʻi now accepting applications

Participating high school students will be introduced to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, skills through the lens of urban and regional planning with a goal of fueling their higher education choices and perhaps interest in transportation-related careers.

Paving maintenance, repairs scheduled for runway at Hilo International Airport

The work is part of the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation's ongoing efforts to maintain the runway and improve takeoff and taxiway operations at the airport.

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Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group joins Accuity,  expanding firm’s reach to Maui and Hawaiʻi Island

Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group (“Carbonaro”), an accounting and advisory firm serving clients across Maui and Hawai‘i Island, has joined Accuity. The integration expands Accuity’s presence to the neighbor islands, strengthening service capabilities and talent resources across the state, according to an announcement.

Maui Police Department seeks public help locating missing teen

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Yhazmyn Shaw Burrows-Agapay, 15, of Wailuku.

DBEDT to host Fourth Annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference focused on food innovation

The event will bring together Hawaiʻi farmers, value-added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply chain partners and resource providers for a full-day program focused on turning local food ideas into market-ready products.

Volcano Watch: ‘Stick Season’ in Hawaiʻi? What happened to the leaves around summit of Kīlauea?

Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.