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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.

Kukuiʻula invites community to Summer Parade of Homes in benefit of Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool

Come tour custom-built homes, celebrate summer and support early childhood education for Kauaʻi’s keiki.

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.
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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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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.

Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business

The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.

Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission elects new chairperson, welcomes 2 new members

Two-term commission vice president Michael Golojuch Jr. is panel’s new leader; Dr. Sylvia Romm and Crissi Doyle, the commission’s first transgender member, added to its ranks.

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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...

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...

Authorities shut down Highway 11 near mile marker 22 following crash

Highway 11 near mile marker 22 in the Puna District remains closed after a traffic accident.

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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.