Kaua‘i News William Sinclair pleads not guilty to murder, weapons charges; trial set for September
Community Public meeting scheduled for Kukui Street, Olohena Road improvements
Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life
Researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders found that 28% of Native Hawaiian adults ages 55 and older reported mobility limitations compared with 17% to 19% of white, Filipino and Japanese adults. June 18, 2026 · 05:00am
Lane closures scheduled at Ala Kinoiki, Poʻipū Road intersection
Closures are scheduled from June 22-26 and are necessary for crews to complete work on the Ala Kinoiki roundabout.Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission honored in national report
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Kaua‘i News
William Sinclair pleads not guilty to murder, weapons charges; trial set for September
Fifth Circuit Court Chief Judge Michael K. Soong set a bail hearing for June 25 and a jury trial date of Sept. 28.
Public meeting scheduled for Kukui Street, Olohena Road improvements
The meeting agenda will include background and history of the project, a discussion about the conceptual design and questions/comments from the public.
Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission honored in national report
The commission received national recognition in the 2026 LGBTQ+ State Business Climate Index, published this month by Out Leadership, which highlighted Hawaiʻi’s efforts to foster inclusion and support LGBTQ+ residents and families.
Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life
Researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders found that 28% of Native Hawaiian adults ages 55 and older reported mobility limitations compared with 17% to 19% of white, Filipino and Japanese adults.
Lane closures scheduled at Ala Kinoiki, Poʻipū Road intersection
Closures are scheduled from June 22-26 and are necessary for crews to complete work on the Ala Kinoiki roundabout.
Community members encouraged to attend family-focused Play Streets Bicycle Playground event
The purpose of this Play Street event is to give keiki the chance to ride their bicycles on a safe road, with a miniature roadway featuring intersections, roundabouts and other roadway features such as signs and street markings.
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Hawaii News
Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission honored in national report
The commission received national recognition in the 2026 LGBTQ+ State Business Climate Index, published this month by Out Leadership, which highlighted Hawaiʻi’s efforts to foster inclusion and support LGBTQ+ residents and families.
Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life
Researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders found that 28% of Native Hawaiian adults ages 55 and older reported mobility limitations compared with 17% to 19% of white, Filipino and Japanese adults.
High bacteria levels found at Waiʻoli Beach Park
The Department of Health is retesting a water sample from Waiʻoli Beach Park after finding unusually high bacterial levels.
Native Hawaiian civic engagement efforts to expand through Office of Hawaiian Affairs for 2026 elections
Office plans statewide congressional debate and trustee candidate forums.
Big Island News
Hawai‘i Island police report 12 DUI arrests islandwide during the week of June 8-14
As of June 14, there were 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 16 fatalities, compared with 12 fatal crashes, resulting in 13 fatalities for the same time last year.
Trustees for Office of Hawaiian Affairs decide now not right time to purchase TV station
Trustees did, however, emphasize discussing the proposal itself reflects an important and evolving conversation about the future of Native Hawaiian ownership, influence and participation within major economic and communications sectors.
Maui News
FEMA reminds residents impacted by Kona Low that help continues after registration deadline
The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for the March 10–24, 2026 Kona Low flooding has passed. However, FEMA and its partners want impacted residents in the City and County of Honolulu, and Hawaiʻi and Maui counties to know that support continues and, in some circumstances, late applications may still be considered.
Gas Watch: prices continue to ease ahead of Independence Day travel
In Kahului, the average price is $5.63 per gallon, down two cents from last week and $1.19 higher than a year ago. AAA Hawaiʻi expects travel volumes to remain near record levels during the Independence Day holiday period, with most travelers choosing to take road trips.
DOH reports travel-related dengue virus case in Oʻahu visitor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu involving a visitor. As this case involves a nonresident, it is not included in Hawaiʻi’s official dengue case count, which remains at five cases statewide. The affected individual was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.
Maui County FCU teams up with The Salvation Army for the 2026 Adopt a Backpack School Supply Drive
Now through July 18, 2026, residents across Maui are encouraged to bring new school supplies or contribute monetary donations to any Maui County FCU branch location in Kahului, Lahaina, or Wailuku. All donations will be directed toward The Salvation Army’s Adopt a Backpack program for students facing financial hardship throughout Maui County.
