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Hurricane Fausto Friday Update: Storm expected to weaken before reaching Hawaiʻi, high surf advisory extended
The current forecast brings the system near or just north of the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portions of next week and as a tropical storm. July 24, 2026 · 03:30pm
Former Kaua‘i resident indicted with trafficking fentanyl charge
The charge stems from an incident on May 23, 2025, when law enforcement executed a search warrant on the 55-year-old woman's vehicle and seized approximately 81.5 grams of fentanyl.Hawai‘i News The Wellness Event returns to Walmart stores statewide just in time for busy…
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Kaua‘i News
Hurricane Fausto Friday Update: Storm expected to weaken before reaching Hawaiʻi, high surf advisory extended
The current forecast brings the system near or just north of the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portions of next week and as a tropical storm.
News in brief for July 24: Endowed professorship, Red Hill, colorectal cancer summit and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Volcano Watch: Watching volcanoes move, one survey at a time
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on global positioning satellite data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi; data collected are by a combination of permanent stations and annual surveys, giving scientists a picture of Mauna Loa’s changing shape through time.
The Wellness Event returns to Walmart stores statewide just in time for busy back-to-school season
Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Līhuʻe Walmart.
Former Kaua‘i resident indicted with trafficking fentanyl charge
The charge stems from an incident on May 23, 2025, when law enforcement executed a search warrant on the 55-year-old woman’s vehicle and seized approximately 81.5 grams of fentanyl.
REMINDER: Roads temporarily closed, Kōloa Shuttle schedule modified during upcoming Kōloa Plantation Days
Ho‘owili Road will be closed the morning of July 26 to accommodate the festival’s Family Fun Run, while portions of Poʻipū, Kōloa and Maluhia roads will be shuttered for several hours causing several stops of the Kōloa Shuttle to be canceled the afternoon of July 25 for the annual parade.
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Hawaii News
Hurricane Fausto Friday Update: Storm expected to weaken before reaching Hawaiʻi, high surf advisory extended
The current forecast brings the system near or just north of the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portions of next week and as a tropical storm.
News in brief for July 24: Endowed professorship, Red Hill, colorectal cancer summit and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Volcano Watch: Watching volcanoes move, one survey at a time
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on global positioning satellite data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi; data collected are by a combination of permanent stations and annual surveys, giving scientists a picture of Mauna Loa’s changing shape through time.
The Wellness Event returns to Walmart stores statewide just in time for busy back-to-school season
Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Līhuʻe Walmart.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 25, 2026
The current south-southwest swell continues to produce advisory level surf this afternoon. With a slow decline expected through at least the first part of the...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 25, 2026
The current south-southwest swell continues to produce advisory level surf this afternoon. With a slow decline expected through at least the first part of the...
Prosecutors secure indictment, request accused Puna murderer Jacob Baker be detained without bail
The indictment stems from the May murders of 69-year-old Robert Shine of Papaya Farms Road; 79-year-old Chitta Morse also of Papaya Farms Road, who lived only about 500 feet away from Shine’s property; and 69-year-old John Carse of Kalapana-Kapoho Road.
Maui News
Update: Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, four others indicted on bribery, corruption charges; Governor calls for Luke’s resignation
An Oʻahu grand jury indicted Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and four others on Friday in a sweeping public corruption case tied to the state’s COVID-19 community testing program. Hours later, Gov. Josh Green called for her formal resignation. “The lieutenant governor needs to consider formally resigning to address this matter and so that the state […]
UH Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott marks his first year with two national championships, fundraising record
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott closed out his first year on the job June 30, a stretch that included two national and conference championships, a fundraising record and a shift to free statewide broadcasts that will expand access for fans on Maui and across the state.
Four Maui Nui groups receive funding from HTA’s Kūkulu Ola program
Four Maui Nui organizations are among 30 statewide recipients of nearly $900,000 in cultural funding awarded by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through its Kūkulu Ola program, the agency announced Thursday. The grants, which run through the end of the year, support community organizations that perpetuate Hawaiian cultural practices, offer educational programming, preserve cultural sites and […]
Maui Pony Allstars to sell Fukushima hot dogs tonight in Kīhei to fund trip to California tournament
The Maui Pony Allstars 14U team will sell Fukushima hot dogs Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Mauka in Kīhei as part of Kīhei 4th Friday, with proceeds going toward the team’s trip to the Pony Regional Tournament in West Covina, Calif. The 12-member team earned the trip by winning the state tournament […]


