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Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa

The shutdown will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa area from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Aug. 5-6, weather permitting, and will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa.

Keoki’s Paradise honors Sean Puahi Chun for preservation, perpetuation of Hawaiian healing

Sean Puahi Chun has been honored with the 2026 Hoʻoulu Award by Keoki’s Paradise for his commitment to cultural education and his lifelong work of upholding Hawaiian traditions.

Chan Zuckerberg Fund invests more than $330,000 for Kauaʻiʻs education

Kauaʻi’s schools have received over $330,000 in unrestricted funds from the Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund.

Kawaihau Community Little League Majors All-Stars win state title; now head to West Regional tournament

The team from the east side of Kauaʻi will face Arizona on Aug. 9 in their first game of the regional tournament, in which the winner advances to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn.

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.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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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.

Visitor spending, arrivals increase slightly for June compared with a year ago

Preliminary state statistics show total visitor spending in June was $1.98 billion, a 0.6% increase from June last year, with 858,577 total visitors last month, up 0.2% compared with 857,102 visitors in June 2025.

Education news in brief for Aug. 3: Japanese studies, student satisfaction, men’s soccer and more

A quick look at education news from around the Big Island and throughout the state.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs launches nationwide search for chief executive officer

The board seeks a mission-driven executive with extensive senior leadership experience, demonstrated organizational and financial management expertise as well as a deep understanding of Native Hawaiian history, culture, values and contemporary issues.

Statewide Hawaiʻi Safety Survey underway

Anonymous questionnaire is part of a working group study to address domestic violence and improve survivor safety; it takes about 5 minutes to complete and responses are confidential.

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Search underway for two brothers last seen leaving Mountain View area on bicycles

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding two young brothers, Daltin and Destin Soares, who were last seen riding their bikes on Monday afternoon.

Kona Community Hospital achieves national trauma care recognition

Kona Community Hospital has achieved Level 3 trauma center verification from the American College of Surgeons, becoming the first in the Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation to earn this status.

June 2026 visitor spending, arrivals slightly increase

Preliminary state statistics show total visitor spending in June was $1.98 billion, a 0.6% increase from June last year, with 858,577 total visitors last month, up 0.2% compared with 857,102 visitors in June 2025.

UPDATE: Route 19 reopened to drivers after road closure

Route 19 in Hawaiʻi is now open to all traffic following its closure.

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County Immigrant Services to host passport application fair Aug. 7, 2026, in Lahaina

The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns Immigrant Services Division will host a United States Passport Application Acceptance Fair by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at the Maui Family YMCA Westside Resource Center, 226 Kupuohi St., Lahaina.

Utility work on Kekaulike Avenue to impact traffic, Aug. 10-12

Hawaiian Electric crews are replacing one pole along Kekaulike Avenue between Puanani Place and Haleakalā Highway that will impact traffic on Monday, Aug. 10 to Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The work is aimed at maintaining reliable service.

Support Maui Foodbank when dining at Duke’s, Hula Grill and Leilani’s on the Beach, Sept. 25-28

T S Restaurants invites guests to support Hawaiʻi Foodbank when dining at any of its seven locations across the state from Sept. 25-28. Customers are encouraged to make a donation when visiting Duke’s, Hula Grill, Leilani’s on the Beach and Keoki’s Paradise.

Maui’s Eden Keolani Stewart crowned Mrs. Hawaiʻi America 2026 during milestone anniversary year

Maui’s Eden Keolani Stewart was crowned Mrs. Hawaiʻi America 2026 on July 2, earning the opportunity to represent Hawaiʻi on the national stage during a milestone year that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Mrs. America and 35 years of pageant leadership by Mrs. Hawaiʻi America State Director Luana Alapa.