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Annual road cleanup scheduled ahead of Kōloa Plantation Days celebration
The cleanup will close the road from Kaumuali‘i Highway to Ala Kino‘iki junction.
State hires contractor to build monument memorializing deadly Hanapēpē labor strike more than a century ago
Construction starts Sept. 1, and it’s expected to be completed by February 2027.
$7M to support community-led stewardship across Hawaiʻi
This funding initiative will invest in projects focused on five moku (district) and hui (group of) moku: Kona Kauaʻi, Waiʻanae (Oʻahu), Molokaʻi, Central Maui and Kohala (Hawaiʻi Island).
Third quarter Hawaiʻi annual business reports due
Businesses registered in the third quarter — July through September — can now file their annual reports, which must be filed by midnight Sept. 30 to avoid a late filing penalty fee.
Participants make waves during statewide World Ocean Day event
Community engagement shines during statewide Coastal Kuleana Cleanup, a multi-island effort organized as part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana and focused on protecting shorelines, reefs and wetlands vital to Hawaiʻi’s identity and prosperity.
News in brief for July 4: Corpse flower blooms, false claims recovered, out-of-state cancer care and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Historic 1965 Selma civil rights march photo exhibit extended at state Capitol in Honolulu
The 28 photographs — half of which had never been seen before — offer a rare visual account of Hawaiʻi’s participation in the march led by Martin Luther King Jr., honoring the role of the islands in the United States civil rights movement.
Lane closures scheduled through July 10 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.
8th annual Garden Island Boogie Board Classic set for Prince Kūhiō Beach in mid July
The bodyboarding event that features three days of competition, youth development and ocean stewardship is hosted by the nonprofit Kaikeha.
Goodwill Industries to host reuse collection event at Kauaʻi Resource Center on July 10
At the collection event in Līhuʻe, accepted donations include clothing, shoes, books, children’s toys, kitchenware and small furniture.
Kauaʻi County Division of Motor Vehicles to be temporarily closed
Regular hours will resume on Thursday, July 9.
Here’s a look at the rest of your Fourth of July fireworks and festivities forecast
Sunny skies are consistent over much of Kauaʻi this afternoon, but there is a slight chance for some rain to move in tonight; with breezy conditions in several spots, too, it will be important to practice your best fire safety skills.
Kaua‘i firefighters put down second July 4 blaze in Hanamāʻulu area
No injuries were reported and no structures threatened in the afternoon fire that sparked near Hanamāʻulu Beach Park and Kapule Highway, roughly the same area as an early Saturday morning brush fire.
Kauaʻi firefighters extinguish brush blaze near Hanamāʻulu Beach Park
Firefighters were dispatched shortly before 2:40 a.m. July 4 to a report of a fire in the vicinity of Hehi Road; they found an about 50-by-50-foot blaze burning near the old Hanamāʻulu Bridge, below Kapule Highway.
Governor announces first-in-nation funded savings accounts for eligible foster children
Private contributions from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation add to the “Fostering the Future” initiative, ensuring every eligible youth has funded savings account.
Climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion, possibly more, in lost reef recreation
“This study puts numbers to what our communities have long understood — that losing our reefs means losing the recreational opportunities, cultural practices and quality of life that define what it means to live in Hawaiʻi,” said Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources Administrator Brian Neilson.
Three 2026 Grove Farm Scholars honored during special summer recognition dinner
This year’s winners, each awarded $20,000 to continue their education at a 4-year college or university, are David Braman, Samantha Tominaga and Skyler Tanicala, all from Kaua‘i High School.
Testament to hard work and what it can build: Family business grows at Hanamā‘ulu Shops
Rey’s Auto Repair founder Rey Juan and his family created a welcoming place, where customers feel how much the family cares and values them, local businesses trust them to keep their vehicles moving and the next generation sees the results of sweat, elbow grease and dedication.
Volunteers sought on Kauaʻi for two beach cleanups after Fourth of July festivities and other events
Join the Surfrider Foundation’s beach cleanups at Hanalei Pier and Kumu Camp on July 5 as part of a nationwide initiative tackling post-Independence Day litter.
Hawaiʻi State Archives donates 2 significant collections to America250
The contributions to the nationwide initiative are 111 World War II letters corresponding with Lt. Col. Farrant L. Turner, first commanding officer of the historic U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion, and 28 photos memorializing Hawaiʻi’s role in the famous 1965 Selma to Montgomery March led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
