Kaua‘i News Staff training scheduled for one of Kaua‘i County’s departments
Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled through July 17 on several roadways around Kaua‘i

Resolution recognizes the lifesaving role of Kauaʻi emergency services dispatchers
"Every emergency response begins not with the arrival of police officers, firefighters or paramedics, but with the calm voice of an emergency services dispatcher, and today's resolution recognizes that reality," said Stacey Perriera, captain of Support Services Section and formerly the dispatch supervisor. July 11, 2026 · 05:00am
Only 6 locations around Kauaʻi collect above-average rainfall in June
June was a tale of opposite island sides for rainfall around Kauaʻi, with most windward rainfall totals near to just below average and leeward locations well below average.Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Wastewater discharge advisory canceled for pump station in Kapaʻia
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Staff training scheduled for one of Kaua‘i County’s departments
The training will require the department to be closed for the day.
Only 6 locations around Kauaʻi collect above-average rainfall in June
June was a tale of opposite island sides for rainfall around Kauaʻi, with most windward rainfall totals near to just below average and leeward locations well below average.
Resolution recognizes the lifesaving role of Kauaʻi emergency services dispatchers
“Every emergency response begins not with the arrival of police officers, firefighters or paramedics, but with the calm voice of an emergency services dispatcher, and today’s resolution recognizes that reality,” said Stacey Perriera, captain of Support Services Section and formerly the dispatch supervisor.
Residents reminded to not dispose automotive batteries at refuse transfer stations, Kekaha Landfill
County of Kauaʻi residents can recycle automotive batteries for free at auto parts stores and retailers that sell these batteries.
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News in brief for July 10: Alumni Makers’ Market, Alaska Air Group is No. 1, safer drinking water and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Volcano Watch: Deep dive into Hawaiʻi’s deep earthquakes
Though most of state’s day-to-day seismic activity occurs within volcanic systems, these widely felt — often offshore — deep earthquakes are not at all directly related to magmatic processes; learn more in today’s “Volcano Watch.”
Stuff the Bus returns to help Kauaʻi keiki start new school year strong
The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division school supply drive helps keiki start the new school year strong; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles to collect donations for families in need.
Magnitude-4.5 quake rumbles off west coast of Big Island
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the temblor struck just after 8:15 p.m. July 9 about 34 miles west-southwest of Captain Cook at a depth of 24 miles below sea level; no damage to buildings or infrastructure expected.
Bills in support of Hawaiʻi film industry, economic development now law
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green earlier this week signed state Senate Bill 2580, now Act 185, which broadens access to the state’s film tax credit, as well as Senate Bill 2907, now Act 186, centralizing marine affairs oversight.
First executive director of Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to retire at the end of the month
Looking back at my 29-month tenure, what I will remember most is the spiritual vibration and majestic presence of the mauna. The second thing I will miss is the unity of heart and purpose evident throughout the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority board and staff,” said John De Fries.
Big Island News
Small spatter bursts erupt from north vent ahead of Kīlauea Episode 51 lava fountaining
Next episode most likely to begin July 11 or 12; however, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports deflation began Saturday morning at the summit, and if that trend continues, fountaining could be pushed back.
Wildland fire south of Waikōloa Village continues
All roads in the Waikōloa area are open; however, Hawai‘i County Civil Defense urges drivers to exercise caution when driving through the area as crews continue to fight the fires and vehicles and equipment could be traveling on or crossing roadways.
Wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe discovered by astronomers
W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.
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National recognition honors Hawaiʻi lawmaker for efforts to protect child victims of abuse
State Rep. Mark Hashem was named the 2026 National Children's Alliance (NCA) Champion for Children State Advocacy Award recipient in recognition of his leadership and advocacy on behalf of Hawaiʻi's children and Children's Justice Centers.
New travel-related dengue virus case reported on Oʻahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases in the state to six for 2026.


