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    • Lost hiker found on trail in Kōke‘e State Park

    The hiker, a Kaua'i resident, was reported overdue shortly after 11:25 a.m. on June 4.

    Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled through June 10 on Momi, Kahalou streets in Kīlauea

    Hawai‘i News Governor preps for wildfire season with emergency proclamation authorizing Year 2 of…

    YWCA Kauaʻi launches LGBTQIA2S+ support group as Pride Month events continue

    Celebrate Kauaʻi's vibrant Pride Month with the launch of two new initiatives to strengthen and support the island's LGBTQIA2S+ community. June 05, 2026 · 05:00am

    Kaua‘i police seek man wanted for questioning after patient treated at hospital for gunshot wound

    Police believe that this is an isolated incident and that the public is not in danger.

    Community $46 million in federal funds for Native Hawaiian Education Program will be extended…

    Kaua‘i News Loose mixed waste now accepted at Kapa‘a Refuse Transfer Station

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    Lane closures scheduled through June 10 on Momi, Kahalou streets in Kīlauea

    The traffic changes are necessary to accommodate Public Works Roads Division crews to complete road resurfacing work and ensure the safety of those crews while they are working.

    Governor preps for wildfire season with emergency proclamation authorizing Year 2 of Operation Hoʻopauahi

    Hawaiʻi Department of Defense Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan will use that authorization to keep aircrews and other Hawaiʻi National Guard resources ready to provide assistance to county and state firefighters — when needed — to fight wildfires when they ignite.

    Kaua‘i police seek man wanted for questioning after patient treated at hospital for gunshot wound

    Police believe that this is an isolated incident and that the public is not in danger.

    $46 million in federal funds for Native Hawaiian Education Program will be extended another year

    Extension guarantees more than 60 Native Hawaiian Education Program early childhood education grant recipients throughout the state fully funded for at least another year.

    Lost hiker found on trail in Kōke‘e State Park

    The hiker, a Kaua’i resident, was reported overdue shortly after 11:25 a.m. on June 4.

    Loose mixed waste now accepted at Kapa‘a Refuse Transfer Station

    Loose mixed waste items are limited to 3 feet in any dimension.
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    Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
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    Governor preps for wildfire season with emergency proclamation authorizing Year 2 of Operation Hoʻopauahi

    Hawaiʻi Department of Defense Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan will use that authorization to keep aircrews and other Hawaiʻi National Guard resources ready to provide assistance to county and state firefighters — when needed — to fight wildfires when they ignite.

    $46 million in federal funds for Native Hawaiian Education Program will be extended another year

    Extension guarantees more than 60 Native Hawaiian Education Program early childhood education grant recipients throughout the state fully funded for at least another year.

    Volcano Watch: ‘Stick Season’ in Hawaiʻi? What happened to the leaves around summit of Kīlauea on Big Island?

    Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.

    Wanted: Visionary leader to fuel Hawaiʻi’s workforce future

    University of Hawaiʻi seeks person to fill newly created position of associate vice president for workforce development, serving as primary architect for cohesive workforce strategy throughout all 10 of its campuses.

    Resolution introduced by Tokuda marking 120th anniversary of first Filipino immigrants arriving in Hawai‘i

    The resolution honors pioneering plantation workers, known as Sakadas, whose sacrifice, resilience and labor leadership transformed economy and culture of the islands.

    Schatz to host statewide telephone town hall

    Those who register to participate will receive a call to join the discussion once the town hall begins at noon June 11.

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    Hawaiʻi Island police seeking 43-year-old wanted on outstanding $50,000 warrant

    The Hawai‘i Island police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 43-year-old Junior Santiago, who is wanted on an outstanding $50,000 warrant for probation violation. Santiago is male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 175 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent the Puna and Hamakua districts. Anyone with information regarding […]

    5 fatalities on Daniel K. Inouye Highway this year prompt state to declare traffic emergency zone

    The Department of Transportation can now accelerate additional safety measures to try to decrease collisions on the main roadway across the Big Island.

    Governor’s emergency proclamation authorizes second year of Operation Hoʻopauahi wildfire assistance

    Hawaiʻi Department of Defense Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan will use that authorization to keep aircrews and other Hawaiʻi National Guard resources ready to provide assistance to county and state firefighters — when needed — to fight wildfires when they ignite.

    Investigation continues of 2 nēnē killed by a car in Waikōloa, but state says feral cat feeding is main issue

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources said recent counts found about 70 of the Native Hawaiian goose eating cat food left on the lava rocks near busy Queens Marketplace.

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    DOH alerts public about Target brand Up&Up baby wipes due to potential Burkholderia contamination

    The Hawai‘i Department of Health, Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents of a voluntary recall issued by Target for select lots of Up&Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes due to potential contamination of Burkholderia cepacia and Burkholderia gladioli.

    Grand Taste at Maui AgFest delivers winners, showcases dynamic local dining scene 

    Local chefs took home the awards, but the real winner at this year’s Grand Taste at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair was the local Maui culinary scene. With a sell-out crowd, enthusiastic judges and talented participants, Grand Taste illustrated yet again the high level of excellence created by local chefs paired with local ingredients.

    2026 Maui Bon Dance Schedule: annual Buddhist observance honors loved ones, embraces gratitude

    The Puʻunēnē Nichiren Mission will host the first Obon of the 2026 season on Saturday, June 6, with the dance beginning at 7 p.m. The season will conclude on Sept. 12 at Hāna Buddhist Temple.

    Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset awards five $2500 “Go for the Green” scholarships

    The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset announced the recipients of five “Go for the Green” $2,500 scholarships. These scholarships were offered to select high school graduates who reside in West Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi or Hāna. The applicants must be attending an accredited college and be pursuing a field of study that will benefit the environment and/or the community.