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Free movie night at Kauaʻi Veterans Center to feature ‘Lilo and Stitch Live’
Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the Kauaʻi Veterans Museum, which will be open during the event.
Brown water advisory issued for Kōloa Landing
The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beachgoers to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky
Six candidates battle in Aug. 8 primary to become Kauaʻi’s next mayor
The candidates, which include three current Kauaʻi County Council members, are all running to replace term-limited Derek S.K. Kawakami.
Hawaiʻi Foodbank to host a week-long food drive to combat food insecurity
Hawaiʻi Foodbank is hosting the annual Food Drive Day and will be accepting donations at six locations in Kauaʻi from Aug. 22 to 29.
News briefs for Aug. 5: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice formally swears-in, PUC expands program
Two statewide news stories on Hawaiʻi’s newest Chief Justice and the latest decision by the Public Utilities Commission.
Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa
The shutdown will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa area from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Aug. 5-6, weather permitting, and will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa.
Keoki’s Paradise honors Sean Puahi Chun for preservation, perpetuation of Hawaiian healing
Sean Puahi Chun has been honored with the 2026 Hoʻoulu Award by Keoki’s Paradise for his commitment to cultural education and his lifelong work of upholding Hawaiian traditions.
Chan Zuckerberg Fund invests more than $330,000 for Kauaʻiʻs education
Kauaʻi’s schools have received over $330,000 in unrestricted funds from the Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund.
Free car seat safety checks scheduled across Kauaʻi this month
The first safety check will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 4 in the back parking lot of Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe.
Kawaihau Community Little League Majors All-Stars win state title; now head to West Regional tournament
The team from the east side of Kauaʻi will face Arizona on Aug. 9 in their first game of the regional tournament, in which the winner advances to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn.
Surfrider Kauaʻi August newsletter touts county council actions, upcoming events, more
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.
Deadline approaching to apply for 2026 ‘Ohina Labs for filmmakers
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.
Visitor spending, arrivals increase slightly for June compared with a year ago
Preliminary state statistics show total visitor spending in June was $1.98 billion, a 0.6% increase from June last year, with 858,577 total visitors last month, up 0.2% compared with 857,102 visitors in June 2025.
Several people suffer serious injuries following 3-car crash in Līhu‘e
All individuals injured in the crash were treated and released.
Education news in brief for Aug. 3: Japanese studies, student satisfaction, men’s soccer and more
A quick look at education news from around the Big Island and throughout the state.
No swimming advised following shark sighting at Kaua‘i beach
Officials spotted a 15-foot tiger shark in waters off the beach park.
Surfer dies at Kaua‘i beach park over weekend
The man was found unresponsive next to his board, approximately 25 yards offshore.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs launches nationwide search for chief executive officer
The board seeks a mission-driven executive with extensive senior leadership experience, demonstrated organizational and financial management expertise as well as a deep understanding of Native Hawaiian history, culture, values and contemporary issues.
Authorities find no evidence of foul play after body pulled from Kaua‘i waters
An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death and any contributing factors.
Statewide Hawaiʻi Safety Survey underway
Anonymous questionnaire is part of a working group study to address domestic violence and improve survivor safety; it takes about 5 minutes to complete and responses are confidential.
