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Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative celebrates accomplishments, progress

More than 100 people attended the cooperative’s 24th annual Membership Meeting, learning about its 2025 financial performance and more.

Nonprofits can apply for bus passes to help Kaua‘i residents

The Kauaʻi Bus Pass Outreach Program aims to assist with bus passes to low-income households and individuals with transportation needs through eligible nonprofit organizations.

New research finds Hawaiʻi corals might have time to adapt to future heat stress

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers used high-resolution modeling that includes small-scale processes to examine projected heat stress on coral reefs during the 21st century and compared this heat stress to previous estimates of the rate corals might adapt to changing conditions.

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

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

Iconic Kauaʻi steakhouse Bull Shed expands to Hawaiʻi Island

The iconic Bull Shed Restaurant, beloved for over 50 years on Kauaʻi, has expanded to the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, offering its renowned steaks and seafood alongside new Hawaiʻi Island-inspired dishes.

2026 Community Enrichment Program recipients announced by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority

Several Kauaʻi organizations among 49 throughout the state selected to receive funding and present authentic experiences for the residents and visitors from July through December.
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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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New research finds Hawaiʻi corals might have time to adapt to future heat stress

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers used high-resolution modeling that includes small-scale processes to examine projected heat stress on coral reefs during the 21st century and compared this heat stress to previous estimates of the rate corals might adapt to changing conditions.

2026 Community Enrichment Program recipients announced by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority

Several Kauaʻi organizations among 49 throughout the state selected to receive funding and present authentic experiences for the residents and visitors from July through December.

Motorcyclist in critical condition following collision with vehicle on Kaua‘i

The driver who struck the motorcyclist has a history of more than 70 misdemeanor arrests, including nine traffic citations for driving without a license, and five arrests for driving without a license.

Immigrant laws celebrated by advocates, state legislators; lives lost to immigration enforcement honored

A gathering July 28 — organized by Campaign for Immigrant Justice, led by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic — centered on celebration, remembrance and a renewed commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi’s immigrant communities.

University of Hawaiʻi expands efforts to address growing need for autism diagnosis, services

Mānoa flagship campus appoints internationally recognized clinical psychologist and autism researcher Meghan Miller, who has nearly two decades of experience in neurodevelopment disabilities, to lead its Center on Disability Studies.

Take your butchery skills to the next level with first-of-a-kind hands-on training

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.

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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.

Waimea hospital welcomes new doctor at Women’s Center

Dr; Jon 'Sione' Hathaway brings 20-plus years of experience as the newest provider to join the center at Queen's North Hawai‘i Community Hospital on the Big Island.

Moananuiākea Voyage update: Climate change adds time to sail plan, Hōkūleʻa hits 50 years of voyaging

The Polynesian Voyaging Society adds a year to the Moananuiākea Voyage due to the chance of a strong El Niño and dangerous conditions predicted through spring 2027.

UPDATE: Police report portion of Puna-bound lanes on Highway 11 previously closed now open

The earlier closure July 30 was caused by a traffic crash.

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Council committee recommends adding five years to pursue alleged ethics violations

The Maui County Council's Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee voted 9-0 Tuesday to recommend passage of a bill extending the Board of Ethics' jurisdiction to pursue ethics violations from one to six years, and to explicitly apply the change retroactively.

Maui Surf Forecast for July 31, 2026

No advisory level surf is expected through the next week. The current medium period south swell is expected to gradually fade through the weekend. A mix of...

Three people displaced as a result of a structure fire along Kahekili Highway

Three residents were displaced as a result of a structure fire reported at a single-family home along the Kahekili Highway on Thursday morning.

Maui Health Medical Minute: Now that I’m 50, what should I do to stay healthy?

Preventive care, healthy habits, and recommended screenings can help adults stay active, independent, and healthy for years to come.