Hawai‘i News Iconic Mexico Navy training ship returns to international waters with historic Honolulu…
Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Lane shifts, possible lane closures for portion of Halekō Road extended for…
Six candidates battle in Aug. 8 primary to become Kauaʻi’s next mayor
The candidates, which include three current Kauaʻi County Council members, are all running to replace term-limited Derek S.K. Kawakami. August 05, 2026 · 05:00am
Hawaiʻi Foodbank to host a week-long food drive to combat food insecurity
Hawaiʻi Foodbank is hosting the annual Food Drive Day and will be accepting donations at six locations in Kauaʻi from Aug. 22 to 29.Hawai‘i News Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to…
Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i County launches new Wildfire Home Assessment Program
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Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa
Chan Zuckerberg Fund invests more than $330,000 for Kauaʻiʻs education
Free car seat safety checks scheduled across Kauaʻi this month
Kawaihau Community Little League Majors All-Stars win state title; now head to West…
Deadline approaching to apply for 2026 ‘Ohina Labs for filmmakers
Visitor spending, arrivals increase slightly for June compared with a year ago
Education news in brief for Aug. 3: Japanese studies, student satisfaction, men’s…
Office of Hawaiian Affairs launches nationwide search for chief executive officer
Statewide Hawaiʻi Safety Survey underway
Tagging whales from the sky: New methods revolutionize research
Kaua’i County online live auction scheduled to begin Aug. 10
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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
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Kaua‘i News
Iconic Mexico Navy training ship returns to international waters with historic Honolulu visit
Hawaiʻi is first international port of call during the ARM Cuauhtémoc’s first major training voyage following a 2025 New York tragedy.
UPDATE: Lane shifts, possible lane closures for portion of Halekō Road extended for the third time
Kaiwa Construction continues conducting roadway and waterline probing along the Līhu‘e roadway, weather permitting, in the vicinity of Pua Loke Street.
Kaua‘i County launches new Wildfire Home Assessment Program
The county is expanding its efforts to help homeowners better prepare for wildfire by offering free, voluntary assessments that identify practical ways to improve the safety of their homes and yards.
Kauaʻi County launches solid waste infrastructure survey
The countywide survey — limited to a randomly selected sample of Kauaʻi residents — will help county officials better understand resident views about landfills and long-term solid waste needs.
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Hawaii News
Iconic Mexico Navy training ship returns to international waters with historic Honolulu visit
Hawaiʻi is first international port of call during the ARM Cuauhtémoc’s first major training voyage following a 2025 New York tragedy.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert regarding a Salmonella outbreak resulting in 345 illnesses across 27 states.
Hawaiʻi Foodbank to host a week-long food drive to combat food insecurity
Hawaiʻi Foodbank is hosting the annual Food Drive Day and will be accepting donations at six locations in Kauaʻi from Aug. 22 to 29.
News briefs for Aug. 5: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice formally swears-in, PUC expands program
Two statewide news stories on Hawaiʻi’s newest Chief Justice and the latest decision by the Public Utilities Commission.
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.
Big Island News
Big Island police arrest 13 motorists for DUI week of July 20-26
There have been 445 DUI arrests so far this year, a decrease of 15.56% compared with 527 during the same period last year.
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños results in 345 illnesses across 27 states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert due to multistate outbreak of Salamonella linked to jalapeños distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
Hawaiʻi County reaches agreement with landowner to prevent eminent domain for widening of a Puna road
The Hawaiʻi County Council was going to vote Wednesday on whether to authorize condemnation of 3.74 acres of land to make Government Beach Road safer, but was asked to postpone the decision to allow for the agreement to be finalized with Lum Family Enterprises.
First-of-a-kind hands-on training available to take your butchery skills to next level
Application period now open for first-of-its-kind butchery and meat preservation training at the Diamond Head campus of Culinary Institute of Pacific on Oʻahu; participants can learn from nationally recognized instructors.
Maui News
Lahaina man arrested on suspicion of second degree murder in Kahana
The victim, a 63-year-old Lahaina male, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Review of surveillance footage reveals that at approximately 1:45 a.m., a 20-year-old Lahaina man without clothing approached the victim’s office and brutally attacked him before feeling on foot.
Additional Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) detections on Maui prompt community action alert
Following two recent detections in Central Maui, the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is urging the community to remain alert for invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB).Following two recent detections in Central Maui, the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is urging the community to remain alert for invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB).
Teen visitor rescued from waters at Puʻu Kekaʻa in Kāʻanapali
A teen visitor from Canada was rescued from waters at Puʻu Kekaʻa “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali on Tuesday evening. The incident was reported at 5:47 p.m. on Aug. 4, 2026 about 100 yards from shore.
West Side Rotary Clubs gather school supplies and funds for students in need
Two West Maui Rotary Clubs collaboratively organized school supply drives over the weekend to support children in need. Over the course of two days, they successfully collected 12 bags and boxes of school supplies and raised more than $1,500 in donations.
