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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.

    Community Kapa‘a, Waimea swimming pools return to regular schedule this week

    Kaua‘i News Field trip! Wilcox Elementary students visit Pacific Missile Range Facility

    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 #1: Fausto expected to gradually weaken as it moves closer to Hawaiian Islands

    As of 11 a.m., Fausto was moving west at 14 mph, and a general westward to west-northwestward motion is expected to continue for the next several days.

    Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled through July 31 on several roadways around Kaua‘i

    Kaua‘i News High surf advisory again extended for south-facing shores of all islands

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    Kapa‘a, Waimea swimming pools return to regular schedule this week

    Both pools have been operating on summer hours since the end of May; regular schedule starts again July 28.

    Field trip! Wilcox Elementary students visit Pacific Missile Range Facility

    Students visited the U.S. Navy installation in West Kaua‘i for an end-of-year workforce tour related to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and also learned about various lifetime career opportunities at the installation.

    Lane closures scheduled through July 31 on several roadways around Kaua‘i

    Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.

    High surf advisory again extended for south-facing shores of all islands

    The current long-period south swell impacting the islands will hold steady at advisory levels through at least Sunday morning, then begin to slowly decline late Sunday afternoon through the end of the week.

    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.
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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.

    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.

    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.

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    WATCH: Hawaiʻi Fire Department celebrates graduation of 54th Firefighter Recruitment Class

    Eighteen recruits received their badges during a ceremony July 17, joined by family, friends, fire service personnel and Hawaiʻi County leadership.

    Rancin’s wish comes true: Pepe‘ekeo teen receives $10K to help with college tuition

    Hawai‘i Island 17-year-old living with leukemia presents check from Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i to University of Hawai‘i at Hilo cashier's office, taking inspiring step toward future in engineering,

    National Weather Service extends high surf advisory again for south-facing shores

    The current long-period south swell impacting the islands will hold steady at advisory levels through at least Sunday morning, then begin to slowly decline late Sunday afternoon through the end of the week.

    Kawaihae Road Fire Sunday update #1: Blaze is now 50% contained; evacuation order lifted

    Spencer Beach Park remains closed as of this morning, said Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda.

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    L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to give away free SPAM Musubi on Aug. 8 for National SPAM Musubi Day

    L&L Hawaiian Barbecue will mark the sixth annual National SPAM Musubi Day on Aug. 8, with a free SPAM Musubi for each guest from noon to 4 p.m. at participating locations, the company announced. The offer is available while supplies last.

    Committee to discuss Board of Ethics’ legislative priorities Tuesday

    The Maui County Council’s Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee will discuss Board of Ethics’ legislative priorities during a meeting set to begin at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, committee Chair Kauanoe Batangan announced Friday. Discussion topics will include legislative proposals on penalties, nepotism and lobbying. Tuesday’s meeting is part of the committee’s ongoing efforts to “strive […]

    UH Mānoa’s Shidler College lands $500,000 gift to endow finance professorship

    Two longtime University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa finance professors have given $500,000 to establish an endowed professorship at the Shidler College of Business, the university announced.

    Maui County property tax payment due by Aug. 20

    The first installment of Maui County real property taxes for fiscal year 2026-27 is due by Aug. 20, the Department of Finance announced. Tax bills have been mailed to all property owners or their agents, the department reported. If property owners did not receive their bills, they should contact the County Department of Finance immediately. […]