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Police: AVOID portion of Kīlauea Road between Kolo Road and Kaikala Street because of ongoing investigation

Authorities say to find alternate routes and stay away from the area as residents in neighborhood report to a social media outlet a large police presence responding to man who has been an ongoing issue for months in the area; some neighbors reported being evacuated.

UPDATE: Kaua‘i police locate, apprehend Hanapēpē man wanted as person of interest in gunshot case

45-year-old Jason Bagain was apprehended Friday evening, June 5; he was being sought in connection with report of a person being treated for a gunshot wound.

Kauaʻi County Council authorizes taking of private trail for shore access; owner says public already can use it

The owner of a property in Anahola said he has taught biology for the past 40 year and would never forbid anyone from using the trail on his land to get to the beach and ocean.

University of Hawaiʻi Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program accepting students for 2026

Participating high school students will be introduced to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, skills through the lens of urban and regional planning with a goal of fueling their higher education choices and perhaps interest in transportation-related careers.

Several lane closures scheduled through June 12 on state roadways around Kaua‘i

There will be no contraflow or lane closures, unless otherwise permitted, on June 11 in observance of Kamehameha Day; remember, schedules can change at anytime with little to no notice and all work is weather permitting.

Lane closures scheduled through June 10 on Momi, Kahalou streets in Kīlauea

The traffic changes are necessary to accommodate Public Works Roads Division crews to complete road resurfacing work and ensure the safety of those crews while they are working.
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University of Hawaiʻi Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program accepting students for 2026

Participating high school students will be introduced to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, skills through the lens of urban and regional planning with a goal of fueling their higher education choices and perhaps interest in transportation-related careers.

Governor preps for wildfire season with emergency proclamation authorizing Year 2 of Operation Hoʻopauahi

Hawaiʻi Department of Defense Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan will use that authorization to keep aircrews and other Hawaiʻi National Guard resources ready to provide assistance to county and state firefighters — when needed — to fight wildfires when they ignite.

$46 million in federal funds for Native Hawaiian Education Program will be extended another year

Extension guarantees more than 60 Native Hawaiian Education Program early childhood education grant recipients throughout the state fully funded for at least another year.

Volcano Watch: ‘Stick Season’ in Hawaiʻi? What happened to the leaves around summit of Kīlauea on Big Island?

Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.

Wanted: Visionary leader to fuel Hawaiʻi’s workforce future

University of Hawaiʻi seeks person to fill newly created position of associate vice president for workforce development, serving as primary architect for cohesive workforce strategy throughout all 10 of its campuses.

Resolution introduced by Tokuda marking 120th anniversary of first Filipino immigrants arriving in Hawai‘i

The resolution honors pioneering plantation workers, known as Sakadas, whose sacrifice, resilience and labor leadership transformed economy and culture of the islands.

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Paving maintenance, repairs scheduled for runway at Hilo International Airport

The work is part of the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation's ongoing efforts to maintain the runway and improve takeoff and taxiway operations at the airport.

Parks and Recreation offering meals for keiki through federal Summer Food Service Program

The program makes nutritious meals available to keiki 18 years old and younger — at no charge — during the summer break between school years; meals will be provided Monday through Friday, June 8-July 17.

Police renew request for help with locating runaway last seen about 9 months ago

Naiomi Michael was reported as a runaway Sept. 19, 2025; the 16-year-old is 5-foot-7, 120 pounds, Hawaiian/mixed ethnicity, with a tan complexion, long hair — that is possibly bleached or colored — and brown eyes. Have you seen her?

Hawaiian Affairs to launch kona low gift card recovery program for Native Hawaiians

ʻĪnaʻi Kōkua program will provide onetime $2,000 Home Depot card to support eligible households still recovering from March storms; only about 200 cards will be available statewide.

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Costliest repairs to Lahaina Harbor still ahead as dredging gets underway

More than $20 million worth of projects are left to be completed at the harbor, including work on the piers and dinghy dock that cost $8 million and are expected to start this year.

13 join ranks of Maui Police Department as part of 99th Recruit Class

The new officers are Jayson Cuaresma, Keanu Deboma, Kainoa Deguilmo, Casey James Del Rosario, Renelyn Domingo, Dalton Jardine, Kelvin Ly, Jared Madamba, Patrick McEvoy-Ng, Jacob Naganuma, Garett Rundle, Patrick Valoy, and Ekolu Watanabe.

Maui Weather Forecast for June 06, 2026

Breezy trade winds will persist through the weekend and at least the first half of next week, pushing showers over mostly windward and mauka locations

2026 Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa, June 20

Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade and Hōʻolauleʻa takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, along Kaʻahumanu Avenue in Kahului, beginning at 9:45 a.m.