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    • Kauaʻi police join countywide emergency alert system to expand public safety notifications

    The Kauaʻi Police Department now will be using the Everbridge Emergency Mass Notification System to alert residents and visitors about threats to public safety by text messages, automated phone calls and email.

    Kaua‘i News Road work alert for July 30: Lane shifts with possible lane closures for portion of…

    Hawai‘i News Kaua‘i project receives funding for wildfire mitigation

    Wilcox Medical Center earns national honor for energy conservation and sustainability

    The Kauaʻi hospital's sustainability efforts include a solar farm, upgrades to energy-efficient LED lighting and recycling 400,000 pounds of materials the past year. July 29, 2026 · 05:00am
    National Weather Service satellite image from early the morning of July 29.

    Fausto Wednesday update: Storm weakened to a tropical depression but could bring rain in afternoon

    High surf along east-facing shores of the island chain generated by Fausto also is declining quickly as the system passes by the state.

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    Kaua‘i News State to host meetings in August about ongoing work to improve Līhu‘e Airport

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    Road work alert for July 30: Lane shifts with possible lane closures for portion of Haleko Road in Līhue

    Kaiwa Construction will be conducting roadway and waterline probing, a manual method used to locate underground buried water pipes or utility lines.

    Kaua‘i project receives funding for wildfire mitigation

    The funding is through the Hawaiʻi Urban Interface Wildfire Grant Program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve evacuation planning, strengthen preparedness and increase wildfire resilience.

    Deadline approaching quickly to apply for US Department of Agriculture kona low assistance

    Producers and farmers from all four counties are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency even if they previously received information about other recovery programs; deadline to apply is July 31.

    State to host meetings in August about ongoing work to improve Līhu‘e Airport

    The meetings will provide an opportunity for community members to share additional feedback on the Līhu‘e Airport Optimization Plan.

    High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi

    The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below advisory levels on Wednesday morning and will continue to decline throughout the day.

    Wilcox Medical Center earns national honor for energy conservation and sustainability

    The Kauaʻi hospital’s sustainability efforts include a solar farm, upgrades to energy-efficient LED lighting and recycling 400,000 pounds of materials the past year.
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    Kaua‘i project receives funding for wildfire mitigation

    The funding is through the Hawaiʻi Urban Interface Wildfire Grant Program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve evacuation planning, strengthen preparedness and increase wildfire resilience.

    Deadline approaching quickly to apply for US Department of Agriculture kona low assistance

    Producers and farmers from all four counties are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency even if they previously received information about other recovery programs; deadline to apply is July 31.

    Fausto Wednesday update: Storm weakened to a tropical depression but could bring rain in afternoon

    High surf along east-facing shores of the island chain generated by Fausto also is declining quickly as the system passes by the state.

    Lava fountaining of Episode 52 ends at Kīlauea volcano summit on Big Island

    The most recent episode of molten rock geyser activity within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater confined to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park ended following 7.5 hours of continuous fountaining.

    Lava fountains up to 100 feet high to start Episode 52 of ongoing Kīlauea volcano summit eruption

    The latest episode of molten rock geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano began shortly after 7 p.m. July 28 following precursory activity that started the night before.

    3 Kaua‘i high school grads among 10 recipients statewide to be awarded Fukunaga Scholarship

    Each recipient will receive up to $20,000 over four years to pursue a degree in business administration or a related field.

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    Funding awarded to wildfire mitigation projects across Hawaiian Islands

    The funding is through the Hawaiʻi Urban Interface Wildfire Grant Program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve evacuation planning, strengthen preparedness and increase wildfire resilience.

    Nā Leo TV to host free community storytelling workshops with award-winning journalist

    Lacy Deniz, who was born and raised on the Big Island, works at Hawaiʻi News Now and has covered a wide variety of stories throughout her career so far, including the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption, restoration efforts on Kahoʻolawe and even interviewing Aquaman himself Jason Momoa during the movie’s premiere.

    Southwest Airlines launches nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Hilo

    Southwest Airlines is set to launch a highly anticipated nonstop service connecting Las Vegas and Hilo, catering to the strong demand from the Hawaiʻi community in Southern Nevada.

    Speed limit along portion of Pūʻainakō Street Extension in Hilo reduced to 45 mph

    The change from 55 mph to 45 mph, which begins July 29, will be for the portion of Pūʻainakō from Komohana Street to a half-mile east of Wilder Road.

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    Three more teens arrested in ongoing Kāʻanapali riot investigation

    The Maui Police Department arrested three more teens in connection with the ongoing investigation into the assault and riot that occurred on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the pool area of Kāʻanapali Aliʻi, located at 50 Nohea Kai Drive in Lahaina. This brings to seven the total arrests made to date in connection with the case.

    Waiohuli Hawaiian Homesteaders Association on Maui and ʻĀina Momona on Molokaʻi to benefit from wildfire mitigation funding

    Eight organizations across five islands have been awarded $1.8 million through the 2026 Hawaiʻi Urban Interface, Wildfire Grant Program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve evacuation planning, strengthen preparedness and increase wildfire resilience.

    First responder unions endorse Kauanoe Batangan for Maui County Council

    The State of Hawaiʻi Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) and the Hawaiʻi Fire Fighters Association (HFFA Local 1463) have officially endorsed Kauanoe Batangan in his Maui County Council race, securing him the unified backing of Maui County’s police officer and firefighter unions.

    FIFA World Cup representative donates 200 keiki soccer balls to County of Maui

    The County of Maui recently received 200 free soccer balls for children from FWC2026 US Inc., a representative of the FIFA World Cup. The new balls will be available for the next sessions of PALS during winter break and beyond.