Election Zero Waste Kauaʻi to host mayoral candidate forum focused on waste, environmental…
Hawai‘i News Gov. Josh Green signs 266 measures into law after hosting 18 bill signing ceremonies
Kaua‘i Comic Con 5 warps into Līhuʻe for ‘day full of fandom and fun’
Annual convention that celebrates everything pop culture and more returns for its fifth year from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18 at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall. July 16, 2026 · 05:00am
Report released from 2026 Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response survey
Survey teams throughout the course of 5 days completed a total of 175 interviews islandwide, collecting valuable data about health, well-being and emergency plans of Kauaʻi residents.Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi Now launches major app update to keep you current with alerts, news, weather…
Election Ballot packets for 2026 Primary Election mailed out to Kaua‘i voters
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News in brief for July 16: New board members, new flights, free professional development…
Special community meeting to feature candidate for Hawai‘i lieutenant governor Kaua‘i…
Free water sampling, testing available for some Kauaʻi County Department of Water…
Wilcox Medical Center to host 11th annual Keiki Bike Safety Day
Voters to receive ballot by July 21 for upcoming Hawai‘i Primary Elections
ʻUkulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro returns to Kauaʻi
Application period open for Agriculture Farm Expansion grants
UPDATE: Coastal flooding statement canceled
Kauaʻi Coffee Co. names veteran agricultural leader Mark Bogner as new general manager
Kauaʻi authorities credit anonymous Crime Stoppers tips in recent arrests
Anaina Hou hosts upcycling camp focused on beach cleanup and creativity
Kauaʻi seeks state assistance as Waimea River mouth shifts towards homes
State Education Department serves nearly 145K free summer meals by end of June
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Kaua‘i News
Report released from 2026 Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response survey
Survey teams throughout the course of 5 days completed a total of 175 interviews islandwide, collecting valuable data about health, well-being and emergency plans of Kauaʻi residents.
Nominees sought for AARP 2026 Andrus Award for Community Service
Award honors volunteers 50 years old and older who share their experience, talent and skills to not just make a difference in their communities but enrich them; nomination deadline is Sept. 1.
Zero Waste Kauaʻi to host mayoral candidate forum focused on waste, environmental future
Some of the island’s most pressing environmental challenges and solutions to Kauaʻi’s solid waste and landfill concerns are at the top of the forum agenda, plus other environmental issues that impact the island.
Gov. Josh Green signs 266 measures into law after hosting 18 bill signing ceremonies
Gov. Josh Green issued one veto from the intent-to-veto list, which the fewest vetoes in recent history.
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Hawaii News
Nominees sought for AARP 2026 Andrus Award for Community Service
Award honors volunteers 50 years old and older who share their experience, talent and skills to not just make a difference in their communities but enrich them; nomination deadline is Sept. 1.
Gov. Josh Green signs 266 measures into law after hosting 18 bill signing ceremonies
Gov. Josh Green issued one veto from the intent-to-veto list, which the fewest vetoes in recent history.
News in brief for July 16: New board members, new flights, free professional development and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.
Kauaʻi Police Department launches cadet program for aspiring young professionals
Cadets will gain insight into the many paths available within law enforcement while problem-solving and professional skills.
Special community meeting to feature candidate for Hawai‘i lieutenant governor Kaua‘i County Mayor Kawakami
The Indivisible Kaua‘i hybrid meeting, which can be attended in-person or online via Zoom, also includes Deirdre Romney, who will present information about understanding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agreements, what they are and why communities are reconsidering them.
Big Island News
Volcano Watch: When will Halemaʻumaʻu fill with lava?
The easiest answer to the question of whether lava will flow out of the caldera is — it depends!
Families invited to participate in 2026 Kohala Keiki Fishing Derby
Participation is limited to the first 100 keiki for the annual fishing derby that provides quality time between police officers, keiki and their families; registration is required, and the deadline is July 17.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for July 17, 2026
A small, long-period WNW swell holds steady tonight along north and west shores before fading Friday and dropping north shores to flat/tiny by the weekend...
Surfrider Foundation to host Maui premiere of manta ray documentary ‘The Last Dive’
The Maui Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will host the Maui premiere of "The Last Dive," a documentary about a decades-long bond between a Baja, California, veteran and a giant oceanic manta ray, on July 24 at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Average price for regular gas rises 5 cents in Kahului
The average price for a gallon of gas in Kahului is $5.49 per gallon, up five cents from last week and $1 higher than this time last year, with motorists feeling pain at the pump largely because of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to AAA Hawaiʻi's Weekend Gas Watch.
Gov. Green completes bill signing season, issues veto decision
Gov. Josh Green concluded this year’s bill signing period and issued his final veto decision with 266 of the 267 measures becoming law following the 2026 Hawai‘i State Legislative session. Of the four bills on the Intent to Veto List, Green issued one veto and signed three into law, issuing a line-item reduction for one of them.
