Business Visitor spending, arrivals increase slightly for June compared with a year ago
Kaua‘i News Several people suffer serious injuries following 3-car crash in Līhu‘e

Kawaihau Community Little League Majors All-Stars win state title; now head to West Regional tournament
The team from the east side of Kauaʻi will face Arizona on Aug. 9 in their first game of the regional tournament, in which the winner advances to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn. August 04, 2026 · 05:00am
Deadline approaching to apply for 2026 ‘Ohina Labs for filmmakers
There's just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.Hawai‘i News Education news in brief for Aug. 3: Japanese studies, student satisfaction, men’s…
Kaua‘i News No swimming advised following shark sighting at Kaua‘i beach
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Kauaʻi Police Department officers earn Mothers Against Drunk Driving award

State Capitol now hive of activity after Office of Elections moves in

Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa

Kaua‘i Fire Department hosts graduation ceremony for 35th recruit class

Road closures scheduled for Ala Wai Road in Waimea

Lane closures scheduled through Aug. 7 on several roadways around Kaua‘i

Lane, road closures scheduled for Kilikina Place

What you need to know about Kaua‘i County’s Aug. 8 primary election

University of Hawaiʻi extends fall application deadline
Kaua‘i News
Kawaihau Community Little League Majors All-Stars win state title; now head to West Regional tournament
The team from the east side of Kauaʻi will face Arizona on Aug. 9 in their first game of the regional tournament, in which the winner advances to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn.
Surfrider Kauaʻi August newsletter touts county council actions, upcoming events, more
Nonprofit supports two measures recently approved by council members, including Resolution 2026-24 urging the county administration to prioritize waste diversion, curbside recycling and development of materials recovery facility as work to extend life of Kekaha Landfill continues, as well as Resolution 2026-21 urging state to prohibit commercial aquarium fish collection.
Deadline approaching to apply for 2026 ‘Ohina Labs for filmmakers
There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
Visitor spending, arrivals increase slightly for June compared with a year ago
Preliminary state statistics show total visitor spending in June was $1.98 billion, a 0.6% increase from June last year, with 858,577 total visitors last month, up 0.2% compared with 857,102 visitors in June 2025.
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Surfrider Kauaʻi August newsletter touts county council actions, upcoming events, more
Nonprofit supports two measures recently approved by council members, including Resolution 2026-24 urging the county administration to prioritize waste diversion, curbside recycling and development of materials recovery facility as work to extend life of Kekaha Landfill continues, as well as Resolution 2026-21 urging state to prohibit commercial aquarium fish collection.
Deadline approaching to apply for 2026 ‘Ohina Labs for filmmakers
There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
Visitor spending, arrivals increase slightly for June compared with a year ago
Preliminary state statistics show total visitor spending in June was $1.98 billion, a 0.6% increase from June last year, with 858,577 total visitors last month, up 0.2% compared with 857,102 visitors in June 2025.
Education news in brief for Aug. 3: Japanese studies, student satisfaction, men’s soccer and more
A quick look at education news from around the Big Island and throughout the state.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs launches nationwide search for chief executive officer
The board seeks a mission-driven executive with extensive senior leadership experience, demonstrated organizational and financial management expertise as well as a deep understanding of Native Hawaiian history, culture, values and contemporary issues.
Big Island News
Ha‘aheo Elementary School reopens after 3-year, $25 million project to expand campus in North Hilo
The school's students will return to a renovated campus that has nearly double its education space with three new buildings.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers find Hawaiian corals can possibly adapt to future heat stress
Researchers used high-resolution modeling that includes small-scale processes to examine projected heat stress on coral reefs during the 21st century.
Maui News
University of Hawaiʻi and Seattle University bring historic NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer exhibition to Maui
The University of Hawaiʻi roster includes nine student-athletes from Hawaiʻi, including Leila Kahoano (left) of Maui. Seattle University features seven student-athletes from Hawaiʻi, including U'i Ka'aihue (middle) and Evalani Keawekane (right), both from Maui, making the exhibition especially meaningful as they return home to compete.
Maui Surf Forecast for August 04, 2026
Background south swell will maintain surf below seasonal averages for the south shores through much of the the week. A small, long period south swell is...
County Office on Aging, Pacific Cancer Foundation offer free, six-week workshop on surviving cancer
Individuals living with cancer, cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to participate in “Cancer: Thriving & Surviving,” a free six-week workshop designed to help participants build practical skills for living well during and after a cancer diagnosis.
More than $300,000 from Chan Zuckerberg Kaua‘i Community Fund to support Kauaʻi schools, teachers, and students
To kick off the new school year, the Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has committed more than $330,000 in unrestricted funds to support Kauaʻi’s 16 public schools, seven public charter schools, and Kumu’s Cupboard, a nonprofit that provides free supplies to teachers and other educational support staff year-round through its store in Līhuʻe.


