Kaua‘i News Department of Water to conduct test shutdown for portions of Kōloa
Hawai‘i News Annual report: Surfrider Kauaʻi in 2025 removed nearly 80.3 tons of trash — or…
Hurricane Fausto Monday update: Kauaʻi in bottom of cone as storm weakens as it moves westward
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, currently in effect through 6 p.m. Wednesday. July 26, 2026 · 11:56pm
UPDATE: High surf advisory upgraded to warning for eastern shores of the islands
The National Weather Service has issued the warning for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.Hawai‘i News Can Hawaiʻi grow rice again? Yes, and faster than in Japan
Community Kapa‘a, Waimea swimming pools return to regular schedule this week
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State races to save Kauaʻi’s endangered forest birds through captive breeding and…
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Hurricane Fausto under close watch by shipping company Young Brothers
New University of Hawaiʻi study finds gut bacteria tied to biological aging
Feral swine threat response boosted by $35M available to partnerships in several states
50 years of stories: Kōloa Public and School Library celebrates serving people of all…
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Kaua‘i News
Hiker visiting from Washington State suffers apparent ankle injury on Kaua‘i trail
The 40-year-old was airlifted from the area and transported to a local hospital.
Department of Water to conduct test shutdown for portions of Kōloa
The test is scheduled 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30, weather permitting, and will help officials further evaluate the water system and identify any needed improvements.
Annual report: Surfrider Kauaʻi in 2025 removed nearly 80.3 tons of trash — or 160,552 pounds — from beaches
That total includes two cleanups last year on the Garden Isle that broke the scales — one in January at Anahola Bay where 3,202 pounds were collected and another in June at Nukoli‘i Marine Camp when 2,402 pounds were removed — as reported in national nonprofit Surfrider Foundation’s seventh annual beach cleanup report.
Can Hawaiʻi grow rice again? Yes, and faster than in Japan
A University of Hawai‘i study evaluated two of Japan’s premier short-grain varieties, Koshihikari and Hitomebore, during the 2025 summer season in fields in Kapaʻa.
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UPDATE: High surf advisory upgraded to warning for eastern shores of the islands
The National Weather Service has issued the warning for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Annual report: Surfrider Kauaʻi in 2025 removed nearly 80.3 tons of trash — or 160,552 pounds — from beaches
That total includes two cleanups last year on the Garden Isle that broke the scales — one in January at Anahola Bay where 3,202 pounds were collected and another in June at Nukoli‘i Marine Camp when 2,402 pounds were removed — as reported in national nonprofit Surfrider Foundation’s seventh annual beach cleanup report.
Can Hawaiʻi grow rice again? Yes, and faster than in Japan
A University of Hawai‘i study evaluated two of Japan’s premier short-grain varieties, Koshihikari and Hitomebore, during the 2025 summer season in fields in Kapaʻa.
Hurricane Fausto Saturday update: Risk on land of sustained tropical force winds should be low
Those swells will likely produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions; forecasters remain uncertain about hurricane’s exact track and intensity by the time it reaches the Hawaiian Islands, and officials urge residents to prepare now.
Big Island News
Vector control scheduled for Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area Tuesday
Restrooms and amenities at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area will be closed from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28.
UPDATE: High surf advisory upgraded to warning for state’s east-facing shores as Fausto approaches
Hurricane Fausto will bring surf of 12 to 16 feet, building today and peaking on Tuesday.
Salvation Army serves breakfast to firefighters who were battling Kawaihae Road fire
The Hawai‘i County Emergency Disaster Services team from the Honoka‘a Corps delivered the morning meal to about 60 firefighters working to bring the wildfire in South Kohala under control.
Business Monday: Eighth-generation tattoo artist grows family business into collective for fellow artists
At just 30, Mehana Pilago transformed her father's tattoo business into a creative studio for fellow artists, with her entrepreneurship including the purchase of a 3,000-square-foot building in Kona.
Maui News
The Patsy T. Mink PAC announces its 2026 slate of 28 endorsed candidates
The Patsy T. Mink PAC announced its 2026 slate of 28 endorsed candidates. At the top of the slate is Della Au Belatti, the PAC’s endorsed candidate for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi.
Maui police investigate assault involving 30 people in Kāʻanapali
Maui police are investigating an assault involving dozens of individuals reported in West Maui earlier this month. The initial call was for a disorderly incident involving approximately 30 people, reported at around 10:06 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the pool area of Kāʻanapali Aliʻi, located at 50 Nohea Kai Drive in Lahaina.
Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Haleakalā Chapter to hold annual meeting Tuesday in Haʻikū
The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union Haleakalā Chapter will hold its annual members meeting and elections alongside a community potluck this week, according to chapter leadership. The event, billed as “Full Moon Magic,” is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at a farm in Haʻikū owned by chapter member Sally Barr, located at 2233 Hana Highway […]
3 years after the Maui wildfires, recovery shows progress, but challenges remain
Three years after the 2023 Maui wildfires, residents are showing meaningful signs of recovery—but persistent food insecurity, housing instability, health concerns and weakening social support continue to place many families at risk. That is the central finding of a new community report released July 27 from the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES), led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi.
