Hawai‘i News It’s complicated: What does the Fourth of July holiday mean to Native Hawaiians
Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi Island man to oversee ʻāina stewardship and youth, community programming for…
AARP Community Challenge awards Kauaʻi with $40,000 in grant funding for three projects
The funding is going toward easy-to-complete projects with Rice Street Business Association, Leadership Kauaʻi and Project Vision Hawaiʻi. June 28, 2026 · 05:00am
County of Kauaʻi to close offices and facilities next Friday and Saturday
Kauaʻi County offices and facilities, along with swimming pools, refuse transfer stations and recycling centers will be closed for the holiday.Community Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i honors law enforcement, community leaders
Community TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures, traffic restrictions planned July 4 in Līhuʻe
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500-foot mural painted by 11 artists to be unveiled at Common Ground Kauaʻi in Kīlauea
Coffee With a Cop returns in July to Kauaʻi after 4-year hiatus
News in brief for June 25: New leadership, Japan expansion, Title IX, free Wi-Fi and more
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Multi-agency crews extinguish large vehicle fire at Līhuʻe scrap metal facility
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Kaua‘i News
It’s complicated: What does the Fourth of July holiday mean to Native Hawaiians?
Celebrations are planned throughout the islands, including several events on Kaua‘i, for the 250th anniversary of European colonists in 1776 declaring independence from Great Britain; however, for some Native Hawaiians, the day is more of a painful reminder of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Hawaiʻi Island man to oversee ʻāina stewardship and youth, community programming for Liliʻuokalani Trust
Mana Purdy was newly named executive director of Keahuolū and will be overseeing Native Hawaiian programming.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i honors law enforcement, community leaders
Two Kaua‘i Police Department officers were among the 15 people to receive recognition for going above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures, traffic restrictions planned July 4 in Līhuʻe
The temporary traffic flow changes are necessary to accommodate the 33rd annual Kaua‘i Hospice “Concert in the Sky.”
Hawaiʻi governor picked to lead Western Governors’ Association as chairman
Gov. Josh Green is traveling from June 27 through July 2 for the Western Governors’ Association annual meeting, during which he will formally launch his chairperson’s initiative Health Beyond Healthcare and assume leadership of the association.
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Hawaii News
It’s complicated: What does the Fourth of July holiday mean to Native Hawaiians?
Celebrations are planned throughout the islands, including several events on Kaua‘i, for the 250th anniversary of European colonists in 1776 declaring independence from Great Britain; however, for some Native Hawaiians, the day is more of a painful reminder of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Hawaiʻi Island man to oversee ʻāina stewardship and youth, community programming for Liliʻuokalani Trust
Mana Purdy was newly named executive director of Keahuolū and will be overseeing Native Hawaiian programming.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i honors law enforcement, community leaders
Two Kaua‘i Police Department officers were among the 15 people to receive recognition for going above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.
Hawaiʻi governor picked to lead Western Governors’ Association as chairman
Gov. Josh Green is traveling from June 27 through July 2 for the Western Governors’ Association annual meeting, during which he will formally launch his chairperson’s initiative Health Beyond Healthcare and assume leadership of the association.
AARP Community Challenge awards Kauaʻi with $40,000 in grant funding for three projects
The funding is going toward easy-to-complete projects with Rice Street Business Association, Leadership Kauaʻi and Project Vision Hawaiʻi.
University of Hawaiʻi launches free personalized monthly climate summaries for subscribers
The new tool developed by Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal at University of Hawaiʻi translates complex scientific metrics into highly localized, plain-language updates about rainfall, temperature and drought conditions, all of which comes directly to your inbox.
Big Island News
Pueo deaths during past three decades primarily caused by vehicle collisions
Researchers compiled 242 documented deaths of the native Hawaiian short-eared owl and found trauma accounted for 62%; within those cases, two-thirds were linked to vehicle collisions or occurred in close proximity to roadways.
Hawaiʻi governor to assume leadership of Western Governors’ Association at end of annual meeting
Gov. Josh Green is traveling from June 27 through July 2 for the association's annual meeting, during which he also will formally launch his chairperson's initiative Health Beyond Healthcare.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for June 29, 2026
The current long period south swell will maintain through Monday then gradually decline over the next few days. Another larger south swell energy pulse will...
Texaco round up raises $100,000 for Red Cross Hawai’i, including top donations at Wailuku station
Island Energy Services, the exclusive licensee of the Texaco brand in Hawai'i, raised $100,000 for the American Red Cross Hawai'i Chapter through a statewide round-up campaign at its company-owned Texaco stations, the company announced.
Pukalani Terrace Center hosts its Fifth Annual Back-to-School Drive
Pukalani Terrace Center, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, is proud to host its Fifth Annual Back-to-School Drive on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Maui business wins bronze medal in 2026 Artisan International Flavor Awards
Pāʻia Spice Company received a bronze metal in the 2026 International Flavor Awards for its Big Haole’s Original Blend. The award came in the savory rub category. “I’m blown away,” owner Brad Beck said. “We started this company almost five years ago selling hand labeled bottles to people barbecuing at Hoʻokipa. Now, 40,000 bottles later […]
