Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Lane shifts, possible lane closures for portion of Halekō Road extended for…
Hawai‘i News Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to…
Six candidates battle in Aug. 8 primary to become Kauaʻi’s next mayor
The candidates, which include three current Kauaʻi County Council members, are all running to replace term-limited Derek S.K. Kawakami. August 05, 2026 · 05:00am
Hawaiʻi Foodbank to host a week-long food drive to combat food insecurity
Hawaiʻi Foodbank is hosting the annual Food Drive Day and will be accepting donations at six locations in Kauaʻi from Aug. 22 to 29.Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i County launches new Wildfire Home Assessment Program
Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi County launches solid waste infrastructure survey
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Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa
Chan Zuckerberg Fund invests more than $330,000 for Kauaʻiʻs education
Free car seat safety checks scheduled across Kauaʻi this month
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Deadline approaching to apply for 2026 ‘Ohina Labs for filmmakers
Visitor spending, arrivals increase slightly for June compared with a year ago
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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
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Kauaʻi Police Department officers earn Mothers Against Drunk Driving award
State Capitol now hive of activity after Office of Elections moves in
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Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: Lane shifts, possible lane closures for portion of Halekō Road extended for the third time
Kaiwa Construction continues conducting roadway and waterline probing along the Līhu‘e roadway, weather permitting, in the vicinity of Pua Loke Street.
Kaua‘i County launches new Wildfire Home Assessment Program
The county is expanding its efforts to help homeowners better prepare for wildfire by offering free, voluntary assessments that identify practical ways to improve the safety of their homes and yards.
Kauaʻi County launches solid waste infrastructure survey
The countywide survey — limited to a randomly selected sample of Kauaʻi residents — will help county officials better understand resident views about landfills and long-term solid waste needs.
Free movie night at Kauaʻi Veterans Center to feature ‘Lilo and Stitch Live’
Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the Kauaʻi Veterans Museum, which will be open during the event.
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Hawaii News
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert regarding a Salmonella outbreak resulting in 345 illnesses across 27 states.
Hawaiʻi Foodbank to host a week-long food drive to combat food insecurity
Hawaiʻi Foodbank is hosting the annual Food Drive Day and will be accepting donations at six locations in Kauaʻi from Aug. 22 to 29.
News briefs for Aug. 5: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice formally swears-in, PUC expands program
Two statewide news stories on Hawaiʻi’s newest Chief Justice and the latest decision by the Public Utilities Commission.
Surfrider Kauaʻi August newsletter touts county council actions, upcoming events, more
Nonprofit supports two measures recently approved by council members, including Resolution 2026-24 urging the county administration to prioritize waste diversion, curbside recycling and development of materials recovery facility as work to extend life of Kekaha Landfill continues, as well as Resolution 2026-21 urging state to prohibit commercial aquarium fish collection.
Deadline approaching to apply for 2026 ‘Ohina Labs for filmmakers
There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi County reaches agreement with landowner to prevent eminent domain for widening of a Puna road
The Hawaiʻi County Council was going to vote Wednesday on whether to authorize condemnation of 3.74 acres of land to make Government Beach Road safer, but was asked to postpone the decision to allow for the agreement to be finalized with Lum Family Enterprises.
First-of-a-kind hands-on training available to take your butchery skills to next level
Application period now open for first-of-its-kind butchery and meat preservation training at the Diamond Head campus of Culinary Institute of Pacific on Oʻahu; participants can learn from nationally recognized instructors.
Maui News
West Side Rotary Clubs gather school supplies and funds for students in need
Two West Maui Rotary Clubs collaboratively organized school supply drives over the weekend to support children in need. Over the course of two days, they successfully collected 12 bags and boxes of school supplies and raised more than $1,500 in donations.
Urgent utility work along Hāna Highway in Kahului, Aug. 11
Hawaiian Electric crews will perform an urgent pole replacement along the Hāna Highway between Hanamau Street and Hanakai Street in Kahului following a vehicle-pole incident. The work may impact traffic flow on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Man allegedly violates an Order for Protection and barricades himself
On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 8:08 a.m., officers responded to a residence on Hoowaiwai Loop in Wailuku regarding a 36-year-old Wailuku man who had allegedly violated an Order for Protection and barricaded himself inside. As a safety precaution, a nearby elementary school initiated its safety protocol, and neighboring residences were temporarily evacuated. The […]
Celebrate Hawaiian culture at Lahaina Cannery’s Keiki Hula Festival
Lahaina Cannery invites residents and visitors to celebrate Hawaiian culture at its annual Keiki Hula Festival on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free community event showcases the beauty of hula, music, cultural traditions, and local artisans in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
