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

Nine new firefighters honored; 5 new Kaua‘i County Ocean Safety Bureau officers also recognized during ceremony.

Road closures scheduled for Ala Wai Road in Waimea

Closures are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-7 and are necessary for public safety while Public Works Roads Division crews complete culvert and road repairs within the county right-of-way.

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

Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.

Lane, road closures scheduled for Kilikina Place

The road closures are necessary for public safety and to allow Department of Public Works Roads Division crews to complete sinkhole and road repairs within the county right-of-way.

UPDATE: Lane shifts, possible lane closures extended again for portion of Halekō Road

Kaiwa Construction continues conducting roadway and waterline probing along the Līhu‘e roadway, weather permitting, in the vicinity of Pua Loke Street.

UPDATE: Wind advisory previously in effect canceled

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported today (Aug. 1) that winds have decreased below advisory threshold.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
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Statewide monthly emergency siren test scheduled

The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

US House committee approves funding for invasive species strike teams

The legislation that unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representative’s Natural Resources Committee would authorize $10 million annually until 2033 to protect native ecosystems from severe ecological damage.

Hawaiʻi Department of Health confirms fourth case of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis

The individual with cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite in food, traveled internationally before returning to Hawaiʻi prior to getting sick.

University of Hawaiʻi extends fall application deadline

Nine of the university system’s campuses — including all 7 community colleges, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu — extended their application deadline to Aug. 14; classes begin Aug. 24.

State news in brief for July 31: New administrator, new jobs projection and projects selected

A quick look at news happening throughout the state.

Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno

Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.

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District 5 candidates for Hawaiʻi County Council bring distinct knowledge, experiences to race

With Council Member Matt Kānealiʻi-Kleinfelder unable to pursue re-election due to term limits, five political newcomers are competing for the open seat representing the Upper Puna district.

UPDATE: Wind advisory previously in place for Kohala, Ka‘ū canceled

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported early the morning of Aug. 2 that winds in those locations have fallen below the advisory threshold.

Konawaena High campus ready to welcome students back for new school year

“We have a safe, healthy place that we get to welcome everybody back to, and we have a new place, so it’s going to make new memories ... ," said the West Hawai‘i school's Principal Ami Akeo, speaking about the campus' state following repairs after damage caused by the March kona low storms.

Lane closures scheduled through Aug. 7 on several roadways around Big Island

Closures are planned for weekdays, unless otherwise noted; All projects are weather permitting and lane closure schedules can change with little to no notice.

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Maui Weather Forecast for August 02, 2026

Strong high pressure to the north will slowly weaken over the next several days. As a result, the windy trade winds will gradually decrease back down to...

3 years after the Lahaina fire, rebuilding Front Street no longer on the backburner

One property is close to getting the first recovery building permit on the iconic street, while Maui County continues working on ways to make it easier for the many commercial landowners who haven't even started the permitting process.

Visitor arrivals and spending up slightly on Maui in June, tourism officials report

State officials reported slight increases in visitor arrivals and spending for June 2026 as tourists spent more money daily but took shorter vacations across Hawaiʻi.

Maui Surf Forecast for August 02, 2026

Surf along south facing shores will stay below seasonal averages as consecutive small south to southwest medium period swells impact the shorelines through the...