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Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i Firefighters perform 2 separate hiker rescues on Memorial Day

Pacific Missile Range Facility Mālama ʻĀina Day empowers students with hands-on conservation learning
This year’s theme was “Planet vs. Plastics," with hands-on presentations and activities for the West Kauaʻi fourth-graders in attendance, covering various topics such as plastic waste recycling, meteorology, wildlife protection, energy conservation and more. May 27, 2026 · 05:00am
Community invited to attend Nā Ala Hele Program Plan meeting
In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i police officers recognized as Employees of the Month for investigative work in…
Hawai‘i News Kaua‘i unemployment rates for April slightly below state average
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No tsunami threat to the state after 6.8 quake strikes northern Chile

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Kauaʻi Fire Department celebrates promotions of 15 members during pinning ceremony

Road closures scheduled for ‘Aliomanu Road beginning this week in Anahola

Hawai‘i-Japan Sister Summit strengthens partnerships, sets new priorities

20 lane closures scheduled during week of May 24-29 on Kaua‘i state roadways

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Kauaʻi Emergency Management reminds residents to get ready…

Scholarship offer following Lahaina wildfire opened doors for diesel mechanics grad to…

Join statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day this June

Legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks trafficking proposed by Case…

Applications open soon for preschool tuition assistance in Hawaiʻi for next school year

Full road closures scheduled for portions of Ala Wai Road

Kapaʻa High class of 2026 celebrates graduation of 275 students with 39 valedictorians

Kauaʻi farmers and small businesses find new home at Anahola Marketplace
Kaua‘i News
Pacific Missile Range Facility Mālama ʻĀina Day empowers students with hands-on conservation learning
This year’s theme was “Planet vs. Plastics,” with hands-on presentations and activities for the West Kauaʻi fourth-graders in attendance, covering various topics such as plastic waste recycling, meteorology, wildlife protection, energy conservation and more.
Community invited to attend Nā Ala Hele Program Plan meeting
In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.
Pothole repairs prompt temporary closure at Keālia Beach entrance
There will be restricted access near the lifeguard tower this week for the repair of potholes.
No injuries reported following house fire in Kapa‘a
Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $321,000.
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Kaua‘i unemployment rates for April slightly below state average
In April, 671,050 persons were employed and 16,850 were unemployed, for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,900 statewide.
National foundation honors University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center scientist for life-saving research
Dr. Michele Carbone, a renowned researcher at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.
Planned Parenthood introduces advanced abortion medication access across Hawaiʻi
The program uses the medications mifepristone and misoprostol, which are commonly prescribed for medication abortions and approved for use up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
No tsunami threat to the state after 6.8 quake strikes northern Chile
A significant 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Chile’s coast. Authorities confirm there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.
Case, Tokuda introduce measure to crack down on interstate trafficking of illegal fireworks
US Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi introduced proposed legislation to crack down on illegal fireworks by allowing prosecutors to pursue money laundering charges against criminals moving illegal fireworks across state lines.
Hawai‘i-Japan Sister Summit strengthens partnerships, sets new priorities
This year’s summit, which ended last week, built on the inaugural 2023 event, inviting state and county officials, Sister Prefecture and Sister City representatives as well as experts in economic development, culture, health, security and resilience.
Big Island News
Community invited to learn more about draft Nā Ala Hele Program Plan
In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.
‘Lives are devastated’: Extent of damages from South Kona quake continue to come into focus
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports to Honolulu media outlet that it had received 143 damage reports — 34 of which were for major damage, including 5 homes destroyed — from the magnitude-6.0 earthquake that struck shortly before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22, on west side of Big Island.
Maui News
Tom Cook files for re-election to South Maui Council Seat
Tom Cook officially filed his nomination papers Tuesday to seek re-election to the South Maui residency seat on the Maui County Council, launching a campaign focused on housing solutions, infrastructure improvements, and building a stronger future for Maui County.
New hotel zoning clears Council committee, 6-1, despite planning commissions’ opposition
The Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee voted 6-1 Tuesday to advance new hotel zoning districts for thousands of short-term vacation rentals facing a county-mandated phase-out—overriding unanimous rejection from all three county planning commissions.
Maui Fire Department requests community input
The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety is seeking community input as a part of our Community Risk and Preparedness Initiative. This process helps create a data-driven foundation to help guide future planning, improve emergency response, and enhance community resilience across Maui.
Washington man formally charged by Information with allegedly harassing an endangered monk seal on Maui
United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, was charged by Information today, May 26, 2026, for allegedly throwing a large rock at the seal’s head, in violation of the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.


