Kaua‘i News Department of Water plans repairs, intermittent outages along upper Kuamoʻo Road
Business Outright ownership of Big Island hotel acquired by investment firm for $23 million
Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war; flags lowered to half-staff
The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan. July 20, 2026 · 09:37am
Kauaʻi keiki bring home free helmets, bikes after annual Keiki Bike Safety Day on Saturday
Forty lucky youngsters pedaled home with new bikes, and hundreds learned essential riding skills and helmet safety from dedicated Wilcox Medical Center physicians and community partner.Hawai‘i News Nearly 150 unwanted firearms turned in by Big Island residents during buyback event in…
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Kaua‘i News
Department of Water plans repairs, intermittent outages along upper Kuamoʻo Road
Residents of Wailua Homesteads near Kuamoʻo Road can expect water disruptions as essential repairs are conducted on a local water tank.
Outright ownership of Big Island hotel acquired by investment firm for $23 million
Nine Brains, headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., acquired full fee-simple ownership of Pacific 19 Kona hotel in Kailua-Kona — formerly Kona Seaside Hotel — 4 years after it purchased the ground lease for the property.
Nearly 150 unwanted firearms turned in by Big Island residents during buyback event in Hilo
The buyback event was a continuation of statewide efforts to protect Hawai‘i residents from gun violence; more than 2,100 guns have been taken off the streets since buyback events began in 2024.
Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war; flags lowered to half-staff
The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan.
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Hawaii News
Outright ownership of Big Island hotel acquired by investment firm for $23 million
Nine Brains, headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., acquired full fee-simple ownership of Pacific 19 Kona hotel in Kailua-Kona — formerly Kona Seaside Hotel — 4 years after it purchased the ground lease for the property.
Nearly 150 unwanted firearms turned in by Big Island residents during buyback event in Hilo
The buyback event was a continuation of statewide efforts to protect Hawai‘i residents from gun violence; more than 2,100 guns have been taken off the streets since buyback events began in 2024.
Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war; flags lowered to half-staff
The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan.
Counselors explore opportunities for prospective students at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
High school counselors participated in an immersive event that highlights the university’s possibilities to inspire more students to thrive in Hawaiʻi.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 21, 2026
Moderate trades turn breezy mid-week delivering showers windward and mauka through the period
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 21, 2026
Surf observations continue to show advisory level surf affecting south facing shores today. A High Surf Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday...
Maui News
Standup paddle boarder rescued off Keālia boardwalk
Ocean Safety crews rescued a standup paddle boarder offshore of the Keālia Pond boardwalk on Sunday. The incident was reported at 8:32 a.m. on July 19, 2026.
Overnight road work planned at intersection of Kamehameha Ave. and Wākea Ave. in Kahului
HI-Built, LLC will conduct road work in conjunction with the County of Maui Department of Public Works from 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Visitor to Maui airlifted after suffering an injury during a fall at Pipiwai Trail in East Maui
A 62-year-old visitor was airlifted to safety after suffering injuries in a fall while hiking on the Pipiwai Trail in the Kīpahulu area of East Maui on Friday afternoon.
Maui jury convicts man on 16 counts of sexual assault against a child
A 49-year-old Lahaina man was found guilty of eight counts each of first degree sexual assault and third degree sexual assault following a two-week trial. The unanimous verdict against Roberto Omar Morales Andrade, was reached on July 16, 2026, after less than two hours of deliberations in 2nd Circuit Court.
