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Kaua‘i News Lane closure schedule in Līhu‘e for sewer manhole repair

Historic row across Pacific Ocean to Maui reaches half-way point
After a month on the water, Joshua Dukes and his three rowing companions are nearing the halfway point on their historic journey from Washington to Maui, Hawaiʻi. The 3,100 mile trek across the open ocean started on May 2, 2026 and is expected to take a total of 50-70 days to complete. June 02, 2026 · 05:00am
High surf advisory in place for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.Hawai‘i News UPDATE: Kīlauea’s 48th eruptive episode on Hawai‘i Island has ended
Hawai‘i News Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia to alter the next phase of Moananuiākea voyage as El Niño…
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Kaua‘i News
High surf advisory in place for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.
Historic row across Pacific Ocean to Maui reaches half-way point
After a month on the water, Joshua Dukes and his three rowing companions are nearing the halfway point on their historic journey from Washington to Maui, Hawaiʻi. The 3,100 mile trek across the open ocean started on May 2, 2026 and is expected to take a total of 50-70 days to complete.
Department of Health to survey Kaua‘i residents on their household emergency preparedness
Survey teams will go door to door June 15–19 in 30 randomly selected census blocks.
Lane closure schedule in Līhu‘e for sewer manhole repair
Motorists are advised to make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate the necessary lane closure, use alternate routes, and allow extra time to get to destinations.
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Hawaii News
Big Island man denied bail following charges of first and second-degree murder
Jacob Baker is the lone suspect in the homicides of three elderly men in three locations that took place on May 22 and on May 23, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.
High surf advisory in place for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.
Historic row across Pacific Ocean to Maui reaches half-way point
After a month on the water, Joshua Dukes and his three rowing companions are nearing the halfway point on their historic journey from Washington to Maui, Hawaiʻi. The 3,100 mile trek across the open ocean started on May 2, 2026 and is expected to take a total of 50-70 days to complete.
UPDATE: Kīlauea’s 48th eruptive episode on Hawai‘i Island has ended
An estimated 7.3 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 40% of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor.
Big Island News
State reminds residents to apply for disaster-related unemployment assistance as deadline approaches
Residents in Hawaiʻi County, City and County of Honolulu, and Maui County impacted by March's natural disasters can still apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance by June 15.
High surf advisory issued for south-facing shores for all Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.
Maui News
Legislature Task Force continues work to streamline Hawaiʻi’s permitting process with interaction groups
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The state's construction industry posted its second-strongest first quarter in the past decade, with total spending reaching approximately $2.09 billion, according to the Quarterly Hawaiʻi Construction Market Update released by Pacific Resource Partnership.
Rep. Tokuda introduces resolution honoring 120 years of Filipino immigration to Hawaiʻi
US Rep. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced a congressional resolution marking the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first Filipino immigrants in Hawai‘i. The resolution honors the pioneering plantation workers, known as Sakadas, whose sacrifice, resilience, and labor leadership transformed Hawai‘i’s economy and culture.


