

Community Pacific Missile Range Facility fosters connections with island students
Hawai‘i News Big Island man denied bail following charges of first and second-degree murder

Get fruity: Register now for early bird discount to attend Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference
Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai'i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; 'Growing Fruits, Growing Markets' is hosted by Hawai'i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount. June 03, 2026 · 05:00am
Free summer meals, grocery support available for keiki
Children can receive nutritious meals this summer through three key programs: SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki meal kits.Hawai‘i News High surf advisory in place for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands
Hawai‘i News Historic row across Pacific Ocean to Maui reaches half-way point
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16 lane closures scheduled through June 5 on Kaua‘i state roadways

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Kaua‘i News
Pacific Missile Range Facility fosters connections with island students
U.S. Navy installation in West Kaua’i hosted keiki and faculty from Kula Aupuni A Kahelelani Aloha Public Charter School in May for a field trip to cultural and historic sites on base.
Get fruity: Register now for early bird discount to attend Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference
Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.
Free summer meals, grocery support available for keiki
Children can receive nutritious meals this summer through three key programs: SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki meal kits.
Magnitude-4.6 rattles Big Island off Kona Coast
The quake was initially reported as a magnitude-4.6 and then revised up to a magnitude-5.2 before again being changed back to a magnitude-4.6 with the latest update from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory; moderate shaking reported by community members, with more than 800 ‘Felt Reports’ received by U.S. Geological Survey.
High surf advisory in place for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.
Historic row across Pacific Ocean to Maui reaches half-way point
After a month on the water, Joshua Dukes and his three rowing companions are nearing the halfway point on their historic journey from Washington to Maui, Hawaiʻi. The 3,100 mile trek across the open ocean started on May 2, 2026 and is expected to take a total of 50-70 days to complete.
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Get fruity: Register now for early bird discount to attend Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference
Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.
Free summer meals, grocery support available for keiki
Children can receive nutritious meals this summer through three key programs: SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki meal kits.
Magnitude-4.6 rattles Big Island off Kona Coast
The quake was initially reported as a magnitude-4.6 and then revised up to a magnitude-5.2 before again being changed back to a magnitude-4.6 with the latest update from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory; moderate shaking reported by community members, with more than 800 ‘Felt Reports’ received by U.S. Geological Survey.
Big Island man denied bail following charges of first and second-degree murder
Jacob Baker is the lone suspect in the homicides of three elderly men in three locations that took place on May 22 and on May 23, according to the Hawaiʻi Police Department.
High surf advisory in place for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.
Historic row across Pacific Ocean to Maui reaches half-way point
After a month on the water, Joshua Dukes and his three rowing companions are nearing the halfway point on their historic journey from Washington to Maui, Hawaiʻi. The 3,100 mile trek across the open ocean started on May 2, 2026 and is expected to take a total of 50-70 days to complete.
Big Island News
Who is running for Hawai‘i County Council? 29 candidates meet Tuesday filing deadline
Four of the nine seats are open with three council members unable to run due to term limits and a fourth member deciding not to seek re-election.
Three key programs to provide nutritious meals for keiki this summer
SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki can help provide free, healthy meals for children through the summer.
Public input sought on site management plan, environmental assessment of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Kahuku Unit
There are two talk story sessions scheduled for June 13 and June 16, where community members can learn about the plan.
UPDATE: Portion of Highway 11 reopen after being closed for flooding; windward Big Island super soaked
Portions of Ka‘ū, Puna, North and South Hilo, Hāmākua and North and South Kohala were under a flood advisory until 5 hours shy of a full 24 hours from Monday night through Tuesday afternoon, June 1-2; many rain gauges record 5 or more inches of rain, some more than 10 inches.
Maui News
United Food and Commercial Workers endorse Bobby Pahia for Council
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW 480) announced its endorsement of Bobby Pahia for Maui County Council. "UFCW’s support reflects Pahia’s commitment to working families, food security, and the essential workers who help keep Maui fed every day," according to the announcement.
Caution advised during Kahakuloa Half Marathon
Runners will be using the shoulders of Honoapiʻilani Highway (Route 30) and Kahekili Highway (Route 340) for the Kahakuloa Half Marathon on Saturday, June 6. The event will be from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and start at D.T. Fleming Beach Park on Lower Honoapiʻilani Highway in Kapalua. It will then connect with the county-owned portion of Kahekili Highway and proceed to Kahakuloa Village.
Maui Weather Forecast for June 03, 2026
A band of moisture will continue moving westward through the region, increasing shower coverage over the western islands today. Windward and mauka areas...
Initiative launched on Maui expands statewide to address critical teacher shortage
First launched in summer 2023 at UH Maui College, the Hoapili Teacher Pathways program has successfully transitioned more than 60 students into teacher licensure and education fields, proving the critical need for a flexible, community-focused approach to teacher education.


