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The legislation that unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representative's Natural Resources Committee would authorize $10 million annually until 2033 to protect native ecosystems from severe ecological damage. August 01, 2026 · 05:00am
Lane closures scheduled through Aug. 7 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Wind advisory previously in effect canceled
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Kaua‘i News
Lane closures scheduled through Aug. 7 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.
Lane, road closures scheduled for Kilikina Place
The road closures are necessary for public safety and to allow Department of Public Works Roads Division crews to complete sinkhole and road repairs within the county right-of-way.
UPDATE: Lane shifts, possible lane closures extended again for portion of Halekō Road
Kaiwa Construction continues conducting roadway and waterline probing along the Līhu‘e roadway, weather permitting, in the vicinity of Pua Loke Street.
UPDATE: Wind advisory previously in effect canceled
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported today (Aug. 1) that winds have decreased below advisory threshold.
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Hawaii News
Statewide monthly emergency siren test scheduled
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
US House committee approves funding for invasive species strike teams
The legislation that unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representative’s Natural Resources Committee would authorize $10 million annually until 2033 to protect native ecosystems from severe ecological damage.
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Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno
Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.
Big Island News
Lane closures scheduled through Aug. 7 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.
51-year-old Ocean View woman dead following early morning 2-vehicle collision in Ocean View
The 51-year-old victim was identified as Stephanie Ann Mello, who was pronounced dead at 6:51 a.m. Aug. 1 at Kona Community Hospital.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for August 02, 2026
Surf along south facing shores will stay below seasonal averages as consecutive small south to southwest medium period swells impact the shorelines through the...
Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Aug. 12
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Kahului residency area funds available for fiscal year 2027
Grant funds totaling $150,000 have been made available for Kahului in Maui County’s fiscal year 2027 budget, which took effect July 1, Council Member Kauanoe Batangan announced Friday. Eligible applicants include organizations seeking to “support local initiatives that enhance the quality of life, strengthen neighborhoods and respond to community-identified needs” in the Kahului residency area. More information and a list […]
Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno
Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.


