Business Visitor spending, arrivals increase slightly for June compared with a year ago
Kaua‘i News Several people suffer serious injuries following 3-car crash in Līhu‘e
Authorities find no evidence of foul play after body pulled from Kaua‘i waters
An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death and any contributing factors. August 03, 2026 · 08:49am
Hawaiʻi governor announces several appointments to state commissions
“Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, integrity and a deep commitment to public service,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said. “Their work will help expand opportunities for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, ensure fairness in our campaign finance system and uphold the highest ethical standards in state government.”Hawai‘i News Education news in brief for Aug. 3: Japanese studies, student satisfaction, men’s…
Kaua‘i News Surfer dies at Kaua‘i beach park over weekend
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Office of Hawaiian Affairs launches nationwide search for chief executive officer
Statewide Hawaiʻi Safety Survey underway
Tagging whales from the sky: New methods revolutionize research
Kaua’i County online live auction scheduled to begin Aug. 10
News in brief for Aug. 2: Disaster case referrals, paid leave, academic honors, Feehan…
Kauaʻi Police Department officers earn Mothers Against Drunk Driving award
State Capitol now hive of activity after Office of Elections moves in
Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa
Kaua‘i Fire Department hosts graduation ceremony for 35th recruit class
Road closures scheduled for Ala Wai Road in Waimea
Lane closures scheduled through Aug. 7 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
Lane, road closures scheduled for Kilikina Place
What you need to know about Kaua‘i County’s Aug. 8 primary election
University of Hawaiʻi extends fall application deadline
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Goodwill schedules next reuse collection event at Kaua‘i Resource Center
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Kaua‘i News
Visitor spending, arrivals increase slightly for June compared with a year ago
Preliminary state statistics show total visitor spending in June was $1.98 billion, a 0.6% increase from June last year, with 858,577 total visitors last month, up 0.2% compared with 857,102 visitors in June 2025.
Several people suffer serious injuries following 3-car crash in Līhu‘e
All individuals injured in the crash were treated and released.
Education news in brief for Aug. 3: Japanese studies, student satisfaction, men’s soccer and more
A quick look at education news from around the Big Island and throughout the state.
No swimming advised following shark sighting at Kaua‘i beach
Officials spotted a 15-foot tiger shark in waters off the beach park.
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Hawaii News
Visitor spending, arrivals increase slightly for June compared with a year ago
Preliminary state statistics show total visitor spending in June was $1.98 billion, a 0.6% increase from June last year, with 858,577 total visitors last month, up 0.2% compared with 857,102 visitors in June 2025.
Education news in brief for Aug. 3: Japanese studies, student satisfaction, men’s soccer and more
A quick look at education news from around the Big Island and throughout the state.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs launches nationwide search for chief executive officer
The board seeks a mission-driven executive with extensive senior leadership experience, demonstrated organizational and financial management expertise as well as a deep understanding of Native Hawaiian history, culture, values and contemporary issues.
Statewide Hawaiʻi Safety Survey underway
Anonymous questionnaire is part of a working group study to address domestic violence and improve survivor safety; it takes about 5 minutes to complete and responses are confidential.
Tagging whales from the sky: New methods revolutionize research
Marine Mammal Research Program team members during their February field season successfully used drones to deploy tags — a safer, less invasive tag deployment for animals and researchers — on a total of 22 humpback whales.
Hawaiʻi governor announces several appointments to state commissions
“Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, integrity and a deep commitment to public service,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said. “Their work will help expand opportunities for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, ensure fairness in our campaign finance system and uphold the highest ethical standards in state government.”
Big Island News
Application deadline extended for fall classes at most University of Hawaiʻi campuses
Nine of the university system's campuses — including all 7 community colleges, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu — extended their application deadline to Aug. 14, with classes beginning Aug. 24.
Education briefs for Aug. 3: Japanese studies, student satisfaction, men’s soccer and more
A quick look at education news from around the Big Island and throughout the state.
Maui News
More than $300,000 from Chan Zuckerberg Kaua‘i Community Fund to support Kauaʻi schools, teachers, and students
To kick off the new school year, the Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has committed more than $330,000 in unrestricted funds to support Kauaʻi’s 16 public schools, seven public charter schools, and Kumu’s Cupboard, a nonprofit that provides free supplies to teachers and other educational support staff year-round through its store in Līhuʻe.
Maui Junior Golf Championship Tournament results
The Maui Junior Golf Association wrapped up a two-day Championship Tournament at the Kāʻanapali Kai Course and Waiehu Municipal Golf Course over the weekend.
Nō Ka ʻOi Aesthetics presents Flow & Glow wellness event at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
Nō Ka ʻOi Aesthetics presents its inaugural Flow & Glow Wellness Event, a community-focused morning celebrating wellness, movement, local businesses, and connection. The event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at the beautiful Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in Kāʻanapali.
Hisako Film Lab students travel from Maui to LA for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Through a special invitation from the creative team behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Hisako Film Lab students traveled from Maui to Los Angeles on July 14 to participate in the film's Creator x Filmmaker Experience at The Lighthouse in Venice Beach, California.
