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Kauaʻi’s schools have received over $330,000 in unrestricted funds from the Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All individuals injured in the crash were treated and released.

A quick look at education news from around the Big Island and throughout the state.

Officials spotted a 15-foot tiger shark in waters off the beach park.

The man was found unresponsive next to his board, approximately 25 yards offshore.

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.

An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death and any contributing factors.

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.

Marine Mammal Research Program team members during their February field season successfully used drones to deploy tags — a safer, less invasive tag deployment for animals and researchers — on a total of 22 humpback whales.

“Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, integrity and a deep commitment to public service,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said. “Their work will help expand opportunities for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, ensure fairness in our campaign finance system and uphold the highest ethical standards in state government.”

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A quick look at news happening on the Big Island, throughout the state and beyond.

Officers Desmond Thain and Kalani Scanlan received the award in honor of their commitment to preventing impaired driving through enforcement and education that helps save lives and keep roadways safe.

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.

Nine new firefighters honored; 5 new Kaua‘i County Ocean Safety Bureau officers also recognized during ceremony.