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    • Homeowners can apply to second round of cesspool conversion program next month

    With $1 million available to support 50 homeowners, early applications are advised due to limited funds and priority-based selection criteria.

    Kaua‘i News Construction in Kōloa ongoing near elementary school

    Hawai‘i News Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study

    Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative proposes $11.8M purchase of longtime Līhuʻe headquarters

    The cooperative is proposing to buy the Hāna Kukui property on Paheʻe Street, which it says will provide significant long-term savings as opposed to continue to lease. August 28, 2026 · 05:00am

    New Wilcox suite brings minimally invasive procedures to Kauaʻi

    Wilcox Medical Center debuts Kaua‘i's first interventional radiology suite, offering minimally invasive procedures that previously required travel off-island.

    Hawai‘i News Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea…

    Kaua‘i News Carvalho withdraws from Kauaʻi mayoral debate against Rapozo

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    Construction in Kōloa ongoing near elementary school

    Lane closures will also be in effect at the Kōloa Road and Poʻipū Road intersection through Sept. 1 to allow crews to complete improvements to underground utility infrastructure.

    Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study

    Decades of hourly data from 117 rain gauges around Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island uncovered climate trends that traditional 24-hour daily averages often miss.

    Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano past

    Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?

    Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative proposes $11.8M purchase of longtime Līhuʻe headquarters

    The cooperative is proposing to buy the Hāna Kukui property on Paheʻe Street, which it says will provide significant long-term savings as opposed to continue to lease.

    New Wilcox suite brings minimally invasive procedures to Kauaʻi

    Wilcox Medical Center debuts Kaua‘i’s first interventional radiology suite, offering minimally invasive procedures that previously required travel off-island.

    Homeowners can apply to second round of cesspool conversion program next month

    With $1 million available to support 50 homeowners, early applications are advised due to limited funds and priority-based selection criteria.
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    Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
    Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
    The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
    Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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    Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study

    Decades of hourly data from 117 rain gauges around Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island uncovered climate trends that traditional 24-hour daily averages often miss.

    Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano past

    Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?

    Homeowners can apply to second round of cesspool conversion program next month

    With $1 million available to support 50 homeowners, early applications are advised due to limited funds and priority-based selection criteria.

    Vandalism forces closure of Kauaʻi preschool as new owner works to reopen under new name

    Little Wonders Preschool, formerly A Room to Grow Preschool, is on a mission to restore its vibrant learning environment after acts of vandalism forced its closure.

    Sixth case of cyclosporiasis may have been acquired locally

    According to the Department of Health, an Oʻahu resident became ill with cyclosporiasis at the end of July and did not travel outside Hawaiʻi during the period when they were likely exposed.

    Hawaiʻi to receive up to $76 million in landmark multi-state settlement with Meta

    Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook.

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    What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: 400 Hawaiian Electric customers remain without power islandwide

    Hawai'i County Water Supply also reports residents in the Upper Mountain View and Pāhala areas were allowed to resume normal water use now that power was restored to key infrastructure.

    News briefs for Aug. 28: July unemployment, ‘Choice for Peace,’ new chefs, Rainbow Warriors, Kanahele remembered, digital learning and much more

    A quick look at stories happening around the Big Island and throughout the state, from Hawai‘i unemployment for July, upcoming free 'Finding Solutions, Growing Peace' talk in September, new jersey patches to debut on Rainbow Warriors football jerseys, new chefs at Hilton Waikōloa Village, Fill a Police Cruiser Kōkua Food Drives success and much more.

    National champ University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa men’s volleyball returning to Hilo

    Tickets for "A Night of Champions" are available for purchase now on Eventbrite and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Vulcans Athletics website; table sponsorships and tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance.

    Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring Kīlauea volcano’s past

    Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?

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    Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea introduces new café experience, Pantry Maui by Madhappy

    Hawaiʻi's five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announced the opening of Pantry Maui, the newest addition to the Resort's collection of elevated dining experiences and guest amenities.

    Trace levels of selenium detected in Kaunakakai water system on Molokaʻi

    Routine water quality testing recently identified trace levels of selenium in the County of Maui Department of Water Supply Kaunakakai water system, which serves the Kaunakakai area of Molokaʻi.

    Vandals cause major damage restroom construction site at Maui High School

    A construction project on the Maui High School campus was significantly vandalized, causing major damage to what will become a new restroom. Concrete walls, columns, pallets of concrete blocks and other areas inside the site were demolished. State officials described the extent as criminal property damage and say the incident occurred Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

    Sharon Har joins Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation as Housing Development Director

    Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation announced today that Sharon Har has joined the organization as its Housing Development Director.