Kaua‘i News Coastal flooding expected throughout Hawaiian Islands during high tide
Election Voters to receive ballot by July 21 for upcoming Hawai‘i Primary Elections

ʻUkulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro returns to Kauaʻi
Tickets are on sale now for an unforgettable evening on the North Shore featuring Hawai'i's 'ukulele maestro, who redefined the instrument; the show is Nov. 14 at Anaina Hou Community Park's Porter Pavilion. July 15, 2026 · 05:00am
Governor signs measures supporting kūpuna care, strengthening artificial intelligence protections
House Bill 1853 establishes the Hānai Memory Network Program, building a statewide network of dementia care specialists and community support services; House Bill 2137 established consumer protection standards for deepfake tech, while Senate Bill 3001 places requirements on artificial intelligence operators.Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Coastal flooding statement canceled
Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i Police Department welcomes 4 new officers to its ranks
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Kaua‘i News
Coastal flooding expected throughout Hawaiian Islands during high tide
According to the National Weather Service, the water levels are expected to run higher than predicted, starting this afternoon.
Voters to receive ballot by July 21 for upcoming Hawai‘i Primary Elections
Hawai‘i Office of Elections also reminds state voters about how to track their ballots, troubleshooting problems and more.
ʻUkulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro returns to Kauaʻi
Tickets are on sale now for an unforgettable evening on the North Shore featuring Hawai’i’s ‘ukulele maestro, who redefined the instrument; the show is Nov. 14 at Anaina Hou Community Park’s Porter Pavilion.
Governor signs measures supporting kūpuna care, strengthening artificial intelligence protections
House Bill 1853 establishes the Hānai Memory Network Program, building a statewide network of dementia care specialists and community support services; House Bill 2137 established consumer protection standards for deepfake tech, while Senate Bill 3001 places requirements on artificial intelligence operators.
Application period open for Agriculture Farm Expansion grants
The grant program through Kauaʻi County Office of Economic Development invests in projects that expand commercial farming and ranching operations, increase local food production and strengthen long-term sustainability of agriculture on Kauaʻi.
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Hawaii News
Voters to receive ballot by July 21 for upcoming Hawai‘i Primary Elections
Hawai‘i Office of Elections also reminds state voters about how to track their ballots, troubleshooting problems and more.
Governor signs measures supporting kūpuna care, strengthening artificial intelligence protections
House Bill 1853 establishes the Hānai Memory Network Program, building a statewide network of dementia care specialists and community support services; House Bill 2137 established consumer protection standards for deepfake tech, while Senate Bill 3001 places requirements on artificial intelligence operators.
Mariner hoisted from sinking catamaran offshore of Kaua‘i
The vessel sank shortly after the hoist was completed, with approximately 30-40 gallons of diesel fuel, two batteries, and 3-4 gallons of oil on board.
Senate president Ronald D. Kouchi honored in Azores for leadership, Portuguese heritage
The Azores Day ceremonies recognize individuals whose achievements exemplify the enduring contributions of the Azorean diaspora around the world.
Big Island News
Coastal flooding expected throughout Hawaiian Islands during high tide
According to the National Weather Service, the water levels are expected to run higher than predicted, starting this afternoon.
South Kona earthquake recovery updates, aid information available at community meeting
The 6.0-magnitude earthquake, centered near Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, resulted in hundreds of reports of residential and commercial damage.
UPDATE: Eruptive episode 51 at Kīlauea has begun
Lava fountains are currently erupting from the north vent and reaching heights of about 950 feet above ground level.
Kūpuna care, artificial intelligence protection measures signed into law by governor
House Bill 1853 establishes the Hānai Memory Network Program, building a statewide network of dementia care specialists and community support services; House Bill 2137 established consumer protection standards for deepfake tech, while Senate Bill 3001 places requirements on artificial intelligence operators.
Maui News
Oʻahu man pleads guilty to illegal money transfer to Iran
A Waialua, Oʻahu, man pleaded guilty to illegally transferring more than $150,000 to Iran in violation of US sanctions, federal prosecutors announced.
Episode 51 of Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at Kīlauea sends lava 950 feet high, ash plume 18,000 feet into sky
Episode 51 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu began at the summit of Kīlauea began at 8:30 a.m. HST on July 15 and continues as of this notice. Fountain heights are at 950 feet and effusion rates have reached a peak of about 400 cubic yards per second at 10:30 a.m. HST July 15.
US Rep. Tokuda announces applications for US military service academies
US Rep. Jill Tokuda announced that her office will begin accepting applications for US military service academies beginning Aug. 1 from students in Hawaiʻi’s Second Congressional District. Qualified applicants must submit their complete applications no later than Oct. 18.
Kahului Airport remained resilient with passenger increase, despite TSA funding lapse this past spring
Kahului Airport screening volumes held steady even as a nationwide TSA funding lapse this spring triggered steep staffing shortages and sharp declines in passenger throughput at major mainland hubs, according to a new analysis from the travel research firm Upgraded Points.


