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Resolution recognizes the lifesaving role of Kauaʻi emergency services dispatchers
"Every emergency response begins not with the arrival of police officers, firefighters or paramedics, but with the calm voice of an emergency services dispatcher, and today's resolution recognizes that reality," said Stacey Perriera, captain of Support Services Section and formerly the dispatch supervisor. July 11, 2026 · 05:00am
Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce to honor Mayor Derek Kawakami during special dinner
The 12th annual Mayor's Event will highlight the leadership and impact of the outgoing term-limited mayor, who is now a Democratic candidate for Hawai‘i lieutenant governor.Kaua‘i News Staff training scheduled for one of Kaua‘i County’s departments
Kaua‘i News Only 6 locations around Kauaʻi collect above-average rainfall in June
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Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce to honor Mayor Derek Kawakami during special dinner
The 12th annual Mayor’s Event will highlight the leadership and impact of the outgoing term-limited mayor, who is now a Democratic candidate for Hawai‘i lieutenant governor.
Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment
New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.
Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe
W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.
Staff training scheduled for one of Kaua‘i County’s departments
The training will require the department to be closed for the day.
Only 6 locations around Kauaʻi collect above-average rainfall in June
June was a tale of opposite island sides for rainfall around Kauaʻi, with most windward rainfall totals near to just below average and leeward locations well below average.
Resolution recognizes the lifesaving role of Kauaʻi emergency services dispatchers
“Every emergency response begins not with the arrival of police officers, firefighters or paramedics, but with the calm voice of an emergency services dispatcher, and today’s resolution recognizes that reality,” said Stacey Perriera, captain of Support Services Section and formerly the dispatch supervisor.
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Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment
New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.
Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe
W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.
News in brief for July 10: Alumni Makers’ Market, Alaska Air Group is No. 1, safer drinking water and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Volcano Watch: Deep dive into Hawaiʻi’s deep earthquakes
Though most of state’s day-to-day seismic activity occurs within volcanic systems, these widely felt — often offshore — deep earthquakes are not at all directly related to magmatic processes; learn more in today’s “Volcano Watch.”
Stuff the Bus returns to help Kauaʻi keiki start new school year strong
The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division school supply drive helps keiki start the new school year strong; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles to collect donations for families in need.
Big Island News
Nearly 145K free summer meals served by end of June by state Education Department
More than 52,000 breakfasts and 93,000 lunches were served as of June 30 at 74 participating public schools via U.S. Department of Agriculture's Seamless Summer Option.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 12, 2026
Strong high pressure well north of the state (40N to 45N) will produce breezy trade winds into the first half of next week. A slight weakening and...
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for July 12, 2026
The current small medium-period south-southwest (190-200 degrees) swell will hold surf along south-facing shores below the summer average through the evening. A...
Mele for Maui: Free Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra concert, Sept. 19
Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, in its 15th Anniversary Season, is set to return to Maui for the first time in 10 years on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. In a symbolic celebration of September’s National Classical Music Month, Mele for Maui is a free summer concert event to be held at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows.
UH President Hensel appointed to Mountain West leadership roles
University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel has been appointed to key leadership positions within the Mountain West Conference, further strengthening the university's role as it begins full membership in the conference on July 1, 2026.


