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    • Kauaʻi County Council authorizes taking of private trail for shore access; owner says public already can use it

    The owner of a property in Anahola said he has taught biology for the past 40 year and would never forbid anyone from using the trail on his land to get to the beach and ocean.

    Business News in brief for June 6: Hawaiian barbecue in Texas, recalled cheese bread, free car…

    Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Kaua‘i police locate, apprehend Hanapēpē man wanted as person of interest…

    Manhunt underway for 51-year-old suspected of murder and shooting on Kauaʻi

    Kauaʻi police are searching for Kīlauea resident William "Billy" Sinclair, who is a suspect in a murder and separate shooting, both of which happened early Saturday morning, June 6. June 06, 2026 · 10:16pm
    Gov. Josh Green and First Lady Jamie Kanani Green during an online address Aug. 18, 2023.

    Governor to travel out of state June 8-23 for time with family

    Green will retain executive authority while traveling and remain in regular contact with state leadership and his Cabinet members; Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan will oversee day-to-day government...

    Business University of Hawaiʻi Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program accepting…

    Kaua‘i News Several lane closures scheduled through June 12 on state roadways around Kaua‘i

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    Manhunt underway for 51-year-old suspected of murder and shooting on Kauaʻi

    Kauaʻi police are searching for Kīlauea resident William “Billy” Sinclair, who is a suspect in a murder and separate shooting, both of which happened early Saturday morning, June 6.

    All roads reopen in Kīlauea, residents allowed to return to homes after nearly 10 hours of police activity between Kolo Road and Kaikala Street

    Still no official word from Kaua‘i police about what caused the incident or if any of what people are reporting on the ‘Coconut Wireless’ is related to what happened.

    News in brief for June 6: Hawaiian barbecue in Texas, recalled cheese bread, free car and a fast track

    A quick look at news from throughout the islands.

    Governor to travel out of state June 8-23 for time with family

    Green will retain executive authority while traveling and remain in regular contact with state leadership and his Cabinet members; Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan will oversee day-to-day government operations in the state and serve as acting governor during Green’s trip.

    UPDATE: Kaua‘i police locate, apprehend Hanapēpē man wanted as person of interest in gunshot case

    45-year-old Jason Bagain was apprehended Friday evening, June 5; he was being sought in connection with report of a person being treated for a gunshot wound.

    Kauaʻi County Council authorizes taking of private trail for shore access; owner says public already can use it

    The owner of a property in Anahola said he has taught biology for the past 40 year and would never forbid anyone from using the trail on his land to get to the beach and ocean.
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    News in brief for June 6: Hawaiian barbecue in Texas, recalled cheese bread, free car and a fast track

    A quick look at news from throughout the islands.

    Governor to travel out of state June 8-23 for time with family

    Green will retain executive authority while traveling and remain in regular contact with state leadership and his Cabinet members; Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan will oversee day-to-day government operations in the state and serve as acting governor during Green’s trip.

    University of Hawaiʻi Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program accepting students for 2026

    Participating high school students will be introduced to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, skills through the lens of urban and regional planning with a goal of fueling their higher education choices and perhaps interest in transportation-related careers.

    Governor preps for wildfire season with emergency proclamation authorizing Year 2 of Operation Hoʻopauahi

    Hawaiʻi Department of Defense Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan will use that authorization to keep aircrews and other Hawaiʻi National Guard resources ready to provide assistance to county and state firefighters — when needed — to fight wildfires when they ignite.

    $46 million in federal funds for Native Hawaiian Education Program will be extended another year

    Extension guarantees more than 60 Native Hawaiian Education Program early childhood education grant recipients throughout the state fully funded for at least another year.

    Volcano Watch: ‘Stick Season’ in Hawaiʻi? What happened to the leaves around summit of Kīlauea on Big Island?

    Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.

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    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 07, 2026

    Breezy trades will persist through the weekend, then gradually weaken to moderate speeds by the latter half of next week. Periodic showers will filter in on...

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 07, 2026

    The current south swell will continue to gradually decline through Sunday, with high uncertainty regarding the next swell that will arrive Sunday night and...

    Fed suspension of Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit funding has no impact on benefits, services

    Hawaiʻi receives about $3 million per year from the federal government to fund the Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, which is mandated by federal law to fight Medicaid fraud and protect patients from abuse and neglect; unfortunately, federal officials say the Hawaiʻi unit falls short of expectations and has for many years.

    Police seek 14-year-old runaway; have you seen him?

    Herman Kirklin was last seen about 1 a.m. Sunday, May 31, near Lehua Street in Fern Acres.

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    Maui Surf Forecast for June 07, 2026

    The current south swell will continue to gradually decline through Sunday, with high uncertainty regarding the next swell that will arrive Sunday night and...

    Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response launches Marine Stewards Program for Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry

    Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response, the largest Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit dedicated to marine species conservation and field response, announced the launch of its Hawaiʻi Marine Stewards Program, an education partnership designed to equip the state's hospitality and tourism industry in the protection of marine animals.

    Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group joins Accuity,  expanding firm’s reach to Maui and Hawaiʻi Island

    Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group (“Carbonaro”), an accounting and advisory firm serving clients across Maui and Hawai‘i Island, has joined Accuity. The integration expands Accuity’s presence to the neighbor islands, strengthening service capabilities and talent resources across the state, according to an announcement.

    Maui Police Department seeks public help locating missing teen

    The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Yhazmyn Shaw Burrows-Agapay, 15, of Wailuku.