Six candidates battle in Aug. 8 primary to become Kauaʻi’s next mayor

Hawaiʻi is first international port of call during the ARM Cuauhtémoc’s first major training voyage following a 2025 New York tragedy.

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

The county is expanding its efforts to help homeowners better prepare for wildfire by offering free, voluntary assessments that identify practical ways to improve the safety of their homes and yards.

The countywide survey — limited to a randomly selected sample of Kauaʻi residents — will help county officials better understand resident views about landfills and long-term solid waste needs.

Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the Kauaʻi Veterans Museum, which will be open during the event.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beachgoers to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky.

Hawaiʻi is first international port of call during the ARM Cuauhtémoc’s first major training voyage following a 2025 New York tragedy.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert regarding a Salmonella outbreak resulting in 345 illnesses across 27 states.

Hawaiʻi Foodbank is hosting the annual Food Drive Day and will be accepting donations at six locations in Kauaʻi from Aug. 22 to 29.

Two statewide news stories on Hawaiʻi’s newest Chief Justice and the latest decision by the Public Utilities Commission.

Nonprofit supports two measures recently approved by council members, including Resolution 2026-24 urging the county administration to prioritize waste diversion, curbside recycling and development of materials recovery facility as work to extend life of Kekaha Landfill continues, as well as Resolution 2026-21 urging state to prohibit commercial aquarium fish collection.

There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.