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The new laws also will increase penalties for people with illegal fireworks and allocate more resources to law enforcement agencies to investigate such cases.

Kaua‘i first responders were dispatched at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Sunday to Kaʻakaʻaniu Beach, also known as Larsen’s Beach, in Moloaʻa, after receiving a report that a man from Kīlauea had gone missing while diving.

Kaua‘i Fire Department responded to the blaze on Hoi Road shortly after 12:30 a.m. When crews arrived on scene, firefighters discovered a residence on fire.

Highlights of the event included keiki receiving free mult-use helmets, bike skills enhancement course, skateboard lessons and tips, free bike tune-ups, educational booths about concussion prevention and 55 children receiving free bicycles donated by Wilcox employees and the community.

“Freedom Fest is a fantastic community celebration with top entertainment, lots of good food and fun activities throughout the evening.” — Pacific Missile Range Facility Director of Fleet and Family Services Jeffrey Shaw

Registration is now open for this year’s installment of the competition, hosted and organized by Kaua‘i nonprofit Kaikeha, that showcases some of the world’s best bodyboarding talent, from near and far.

High fountains lasted nearly 11 hours and produced about 1.6 bilion gallons of lava, covering 80% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor within the Big Island volcano’s summit caldera. Lava flows from this episode could continue to exhibit slow movement or incandescence throughout the coming days.

Rates for cesspool/septic and waste activated sludge disposal will increase from $64.80 to $88.78 per 1,000 gallons, effective through June 30, 2026.

Total of 38 junior golfers from throughout the islands teed up for the event at Wailua Golf Course on the beautiful east shore of the Garden Isle from June 27-28.

Some conservation groups on Kauaʻi are concerned about how the state is going to disperse about $100 million in annual funding from the state’s new “Green Fee.”

Funds were raised during the hotel’s past four ‘Chefs by Nature’ culinary series events, which is a collaboration between the resort’s culinary team and visiting guest celebrity chefs, and will be used to provide scholarships supporting culinary education.

U.S. Postal Service reminds the public that while fireworks and firecrackers are fun on the 4th of July, all kinds — including sparklers, bottle rockets and Roman candles — are banned from the mail.

Outreach event is opportunity for community members to review the project and share feedback. Project will replace existing 200,000-gallon storage tank with two new 500,000-gallon tanks along with installing additional water lines and associated appurtenances.

Improper disposal can cause fires or other damage resulting in injury to county staff and equipment, potentially interrupting services or shutting down a facility.

The incident happened during the early morning hours of June 23 at Ayatar Boutique in Coconut Marketplace. An estimated $14,500 in jewelry was stolen.

“Sustained lava fountaining is likely to begin on June 29 or 30 [Sunday or Monday] based on the current rate of summmit inflation, but could begin sooner if precursory activity escalates.” — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

When it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, the best course of action is to have fun safely and responsibly. Fire Department officials remind the public that consumer fireworks/firecrackers are only allowed to be ignited from 1 to 9 p.m. July 4 and offer tips to keep you fire safe.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. NOTE: In observcance of 4th of July, there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

“Maintaining uncompromised quality and an adequate supply of water is our primary objective,” said Water Department Manager and Chief Engineer Joe Tait in the county’s announcement. “[The Department of Water] is pleased to report that our water continues to meet or exceed both state and federal requirements for safe drinking water.”

The closures are planned from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30 to July 3, weather permitting, along Kamalu Road and Kolupua Street.