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    • Bobilee Silva honored as Kaua‘i Police Department July Officer of the Month

    Silva was commended for her exceptional performance during the past year while assigned to the Waimea District, Waimea Days Watch.

    Hawai‘i News Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Risk on land of sustained tropical force winds should…

    Hawai‘i News Hurricane Fausto under close watch by shipping company Young Brothers

    State races to save Kauaʻi’s endangered forest birds through captive breeding and relocation

    A state wildlife biologist warned that Kauaʻi's iconic honeycreepers are at imminent risk of extinction by the end of the year unless urgent conservation efforts are implemented. July 26, 2026 · 05:00am

    Hurricane Fausto Sunday update: Confidence increasing that strongest winds, heaviest rainfall from Fausto will stay north of Hawai‘i

    Fausto is forecast to be a weakening tropical storm by the time it moves north of the Hawaiian Islands; however, swells generated by the storm will reach the state well in advance, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents; public advised to continue to monitor the storm's progress.

    Hawai‘i News New University of Hawaiʻi study finds gut bacteria tied to biological aging

    Hawai‘i News National Weather Service forecasters again extend high surf advisory for southern…

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    State races to save Kauaʻi’s endangered forest birds through captive breeding and relocation

    A state wildlife biologist warned that Kauaʻi’s iconic honeycreepers are at imminent risk of extinction by the end of the year unless urgent conservation efforts are implemented.

    Bobilee Silva honored as Kaua‘i Police Department July Officer of the Month

    Silva was commended for her exceptional performance during the past year while assigned to the Waimea District, Waimea Days Watch.

    Hurricane Fausto Sunday update: Confidence increasing that strongest winds, heaviest rainfall from Fausto will stay north of Hawai‘i

    Fausto is forecast to be a weakening tropical storm by the time it moves north of the Hawaiian Islands; however, swells generated by the storm will reach the state well in advance, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents; public advised to continue to monitor the storm’s progress.

    Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Risk on land of sustained tropical force winds should be low

    Those swells will likely produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions; forecasters remain uncertain about hurricane’s exact track and intensity by the time it reaches the Hawaiian Islands, and officials urge residents to prepare now.

    Hurricane Fausto under close watch by shipping company Young Brothers

    There are no changes to scheduled sailings now, but Young Brothers anticipates there could be increased harbor surge that might potentially delay or impede the company’s ability to safely berth, ramp or discharge the barge.

    New University of Hawaiʻi study finds gut bacteria tied to biological aging

    University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found certain gut bacteria are linked to how quickly the body ages, providing new insight into the connection between the gut, health and longevity.
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    Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Risk on land of sustained tropical force winds should be low

    Those swells will likely produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions; forecasters remain uncertain about hurricane’s exact track and intensity by the time it reaches the Hawaiian Islands, and officials urge residents to prepare now.

    Hurricane Fausto under close watch by shipping company Young Brothers

    There are no changes to scheduled sailings now, but Young Brothers anticipates there could be increased harbor surge that might potentially delay or impede the company’s ability to safely berth, ramp or discharge the barge.

    New University of Hawaiʻi study finds gut bacteria tied to biological aging

    University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found certain gut bacteria are linked to how quickly the body ages, providing new insight into the connection between the gut, health and longevity.

    National Weather Service forecasters again extend high surf advisory for southern shores

    An overlapping pulse of south-southwest swell is expected to push south shore surf to advisory levels again by midday Saturday and through at least tonight, possibly through Sunday.

    Feral swine threat response boosted by $35M available to partnerships in several states

    U.S. Department of Agriculture is making the funds available to partnerships that tackling a threat that also impacts landscapes and human and livestock health; part of broader $105 million investment in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program.

    Three Kauaʻi programs to receive grant funding for promoting, preserving Native Hawaiian culture

    Kauaʻi’s Kumano I Ke Ala O Makaweli, Rice Street Business Association, and the Waipā Foundation were three of 30 organizations awarded a grant from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

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    Candidates for Ka‘ū District seat on Hawai‘i County Council talk priorities for rural and remote area

    The five candidates are running for the seat being vacated by Michelle Galimba, who decided not to seek re-election.

    Lane closures scheduled through July 31 on several roadways around Big Island

    Closures are planned for weekdays, unless otherwise noted; All projects are weather permitting and lane closure schedules can change with little to no notice.

    Kawaihae Village, Spencer Beach Park evacuated because of South Kohala wildfire

    Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda reported in a late night July 25 video update on social media that more than 500 acres had burned south of Kawaihae Road and emergency personnel would continue fighting the blaze 'probably all night.'

    Hurricane Fausto Sunday update: Confidence increasing that strongest winds, heaviest rainfall from Fausto will stay north of Hawai‘i

    Fausto is forecast to be a weakening tropical storm by the time it moves north of the Hawaiian Islands; however, swells generated by the storm will reach the state well in advance, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents; public advised to continue to monitor the storm's progress.

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    5 political newcomers vying for Chair Lee’s Wailuku seat; winner could change balance of County Council

    Longtime state airports manager Marvin Moniz has been endorsed by moderate Alice Lee, but four progressive candidates also are in the race for the Central Maui seat.

    Maui Weather Forecast for July 26, 2026

    A strong high pressure system far north of the Hawaiian Islands will continue to produce moderate to breezy trade winds through Monday with periods of showers...

    Maui’s Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi takes second in Keiki Kāne group hula competitions, wins Hawaiian language award

    Maui’s Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi, under the direction of Kumu Hula Haunani and ʻIliahi Paredes, took second place in both the Keiki Kāne hula kahiko and hula ʻauana group competitions during the 51st Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition & Festival. The hālau also won the Hawaiian language award. The Maui hālau’s group placements follow individual honors […]

    Maui Surf Forecast for July 26, 2026

    Nearshore buoys indicate energy spread throughout the wave spectrum but most heavily concentrated in the long period bands in support of borderline High Surf...