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Kaua‘i officials ID surfer who died earlier this week
The surfer was found unresponsive on Aug. 2 about 25 yards offshore of Hanamā‘ulu Beach Park.
Cammy Clark with Hawaiʻi Journalism Initiative, Pacific Media Group to join election broadcast
Live televised broadcast covering the 2026 Primary Elections takes place Aug. 8 at Akakū studios, featuring host Rick Nava and Clark.
Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship 2026 recipients announced
10 Hawaiʻi students received scholarships, including Brynn Hirata from Waimea High School on Kauaʻi.
26 people running for Kauaʻi County Council in Aug. 8 primary. Who are they?
The top 14 vote-getters in the Saturday primary advance to the general election on Nov. 3.
Statewide disaster philanthropy network launched by Funder Hui
Hawaiʻi Resilience & Recovery Funder Collaborative grows out of Maui’s yearlong recovery model to bring 35+ funders onto one shared application.
News in brief for Aug. 6: Broadband expansion, cooling days and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
Iconic Mexico Navy training ship returns to international waters with historic Honolulu visit
Hawaiʻi is first international port of call during the ARM Cuauhtémoc’s first major training voyage following a 2025 New York tragedy.
UPDATE: Lane shifts, possible lane closures for portion of Halekō Road extended for the third time
Kaiwa Construction continues conducting roadway and waterline probing along the Līhu‘e roadway, weather permitting, in the vicinity of Pua Loke Street.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert regarding a Salmonella outbreak resulting in 345 illnesses across 27 states.
Kaua‘i County launches new Wildfire Home Assessment Program
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.
Kauaʻi County launches solid waste infrastructure survey
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.
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 advisories issued for Kōloa Landing and Waimea Recreational Pier
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.
