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Business State news in brief for July 31: New administrator, new jobs projection and projects…
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. July 31, 2026 · 05:00am
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.Community Goodwill schedules next reuse collection event at Kaua‘i Resource Center
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Kaua‘i News
Wind advisory expands to include south Kauaʻi
The National Weather Service updates its wind advisory to include south Kauaʻi, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday.
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.
Goodwill schedules next reuse collection event at Kaua‘i Resource Center
Mark your calendars now, as the next monthly event is planned for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 at the facility in Līhu‘e.
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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Hawaii News
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.
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.
Big Island News
Wind advisory in effect for portions of Big Island, winds may impact water service in Waimea, Waikōloa
High winds may impact electric, water service in Waimea and Waikōloa through the weekend, according to the Department of Water Supply.
Top bartenders to compete during 4th annual Kuleana Rum Works Cocktail Classic
The friendly competition's goal is to bring the cocktail community together and showcase what island bartenders can do while creating a space where they can show off their creativity and all-around professionalism.
Hawaiian Electric monitors wildfire risks amid wind advisory
The company is in a Public Safety Power Shutoff “watch” condition, meaning that if weather conditions intensify in the next 24 to 48 hours, Hawaiian Electric may proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk.
Maui News
Maui affordable housing manager Laura Valenzuela appointed to the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission
Gov. Josh Green appointed Maui affordable housing manager Laura Valenzuela to the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission on Friday. The governor also selected five other community leaders for state oversight roles, including seats on the Hawaiian Homes and Campaign Spending commissions.
Hawaiʻi DOH confirms fourth case of cyclosporiasis
The individual traveled internationally before returning to Hawaiʻi prior to getting sick. The assessment of risk of cyclosporiasis to the public in Hawaiʻi remains low.
Groundbreaking ceremony for Lahaina Recreation Center playground highlights hope, renewal, resilience
County of Maui officials, project partners and community members gathered Thursday, July 30, 2026, to mark the groundbreaking and blessing ceremony for the Lahaina Recreation Center playground, a highly anticipated project that symbolizes hope, renewal and resilience for the West Maui community.
Public Safety Power Shutoff watch: Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk conditions
Hawaiian Electric is monitoring high winds and dry conditions in West Maui, Ōmaʻopio and Pūlehu in Kahului, and areas of Hawaiʻi Island which may lead to an increased risk of wildfires. At this time, the company is in a Public Safety Power Shutoff “watch” condition, meaning that if weather conditions intensify in the next 24 to 48 hours Hawaiian Electric may proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk.
