Hawai‘i News Participants make waves during statewide World Ocean Day event
Business News in brief for July 4: Corpse flower blooms, false claims recovered, out-of-state…
8th annual Garden Island Boogie Board Classic set for Prince Kūhiō Beach in mid July
The bodyboarding event that features three days of competition, youth development and ocean stewardship is hosted by the nonprofit Kaikeha. July 05, 2026 · 05:00am
Goodwill Industries to host reuse collection event at Kauaʻi Resource Center on July 10
At the collection event in Līhuʻe, accepted donations include clothing, shoes, books, children’s toys, kitchenware and small furniture.Hawai‘i News Historic 1965 Selma civil rights march photo exhibit extended at state Capitol in…
Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled through July 10 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
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Hawaiʻi State Archives donates 2 significant collections to America250
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Kaua‘i News
Participants make waves during statewide World Ocean Day event
Community engagement shines during statewide Coastal Kuleana Cleanup, a multi-island effort organized as part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana and focused on protecting shorelines, reefs and wetlands vital to Hawaiʻi’s identity and prosperity.
News in brief for July 4: Corpse flower blooms, false claims recovered, out-of-state cancer care and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Historic 1965 Selma civil rights march photo exhibit extended at state Capitol in Honolulu
The 28 photographs — half of which had never been seen before — offer a rare visual account of Hawaiʻi’s participation in the march led by Martin Luther King Jr., honoring the role of the islands in the United States civil rights movement.
Lane closures scheduled through July 10 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.
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Hawaii News
Participants make waves during statewide World Ocean Day event
Community engagement shines during statewide Coastal Kuleana Cleanup, a multi-island effort organized as part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana and focused on protecting shorelines, reefs and wetlands vital to Hawaiʻi’s identity and prosperity.
News in brief for July 4: Corpse flower blooms, false claims recovered, out-of-state cancer care and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Historic 1965 Selma civil rights march photo exhibit extended at state Capitol in Honolulu
The 28 photographs — half of which had never been seen before — offer a rare visual account of Hawaiʻi’s participation in the march led by Martin Luther King Jr., honoring the role of the islands in the United States civil rights movement.
Governor announces first-in-nation funded savings accounts for eligible foster children
Private contributions from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation add to the “Fostering the Future” initiative, ensuring every eligible youth has funded savings account.
Climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion, possibly more, in lost reef recreation
“This study puts numbers to what our communities have long understood — that losing our reefs means losing the recreational opportunities, cultural practices and quality of life that define what it means to live in Hawaiʻi,” said Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources Administrator Brian Neilson.
Hawaiʻi State Archives donates 2 significant collections to America250
The contributions to the nationwide initiative are 111 World War II letters corresponding with Lt. Col. Farrant L. Turner, first commanding officer of the historic U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion, and 28 photos memorializing Hawaiʻi’s role in the famous 1965 Selma to Montgomery March led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Big Island News
Big Island state lawmaker honored by Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi
Hilo state Sen. Lorraine Inouye received the organization's Lifetime Achievement Award; Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda proclaims June 26, 2026, “Senator Lorraine Inouye Day”
Application period open for new KōCreate: Kohala in support of region’s grassroots ʻāina organizations
Six-month initiative will bring together locally led organizations to deepen collaboration, expand organizational capacity and advance long-term stewardship throughout Kohala region.
Kona Hawaiʻi Island Police Activities League inaugural Keiki Poke Contest a tasty success
Five contestants competed in each of three age divisions, preparing their own unique poke recipes and judged on creativity, presentation, taste and use of local ingredients.
Lost reef recreation because of climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion by beginning of next century
“This study puts numbers to what our communities have long understood — that losing our reefs means losing the recreational opportunities, cultural practices and quality of life that define what it means to live in Hawaiʻi,” said Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources Administrator Brian Neilson.
Maui News
Theatre Theatre Maui presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., July 16-19
Theatre Theatre Maui (TTM) is presenting Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” as its 34th summer youth musical on July 16 through July 19 in Lahaina at the Lahainaluna High School “Hale Pāʻina” Cafeteria. This program is sponsored in part by the Wave of Harmony Foundation in partnership with the Gilbert & Aileen Kam Chuck Charitable Trust.
Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner, Aug. 29, 2026
The Maui Economic Development Board hosts its Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at the Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui. Celebrating the theme, Pathways to Our Future, the evening will support MEDB's mission to expand STEM education opportunities and inspire the next generation of innovators throughout Maui Nui.
Mākena Golf & Beach Club to host benefit supporting Maui Food Bank’s Da Mobile Market
Mākena Golf & Beach Club (Mākena) will host a benefit dinner “Kupu ka niu, kupu ke kanaka” – The niu sprouts, the people grow – on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mākena’s Nāulu Farm. The event will bring the community together in support of Maui Food Bank’s Da Mobile Market, which expands access to fresh, nutritious food in underserved communities including West Maui, Upcountry, and Hāna.
AlohaCare Foundation awards $54K in scholarships to 12 students including four from Maui County
The AlohaCare Foundation awarded $54,000 in scholarships to 12 students across six islands pursuing careers in health or social services. Recipients from Maui include: Jasmine Jackson-Richmond and Kalem Ringlen, as well as Kaiya Dunnam Enos of Molokaʻi and Kelly Raqueno of Lānaʻi.
