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Biweekly update reveals that public corruption case has become more complex

Attorney General Anne Lopez emphasizes the importance of a meticulous approach as public corruption case becomes more complex with more investigation.

Emergency officials, weather experts, to address disaster risk at North Shore preparedness forum

With a 70% forecast for an above-normal hurricane season in the central Pacific, the forum will provide information about threats and how to stay safe.

Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges awards $31,250 in scholarships, supports 17 emerging conservationists

These students are pursuing degrees within a wide array of wildlife conservation-based careers such as botany, earth systems science, environmental science, environmental studies, marine biology, marine science, natural resources and environmental management, global environmental science, sustainability education and sustainable fishing.

Volcano Watch: What is the difference between an eruption and an episode?

Despite having breaks in activity during this ongoing eruption at the Kīlauea summit on the Big Island, monitoring data indicates activity is still elevated and the eruption is not finished, even if we don’t always see lava at the surface.

Community members invited to meeting about Morgan’s Ponds Breakwater Maintenance Project

The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update and discuss the proposed plan to repair the Morgan’s Ponds breakwater wall at Lydgate park; RSVP by July 17.

Emergency mass notification service test rescheduled

The test originally slated for the middle of this month will now take place next week, at 5:30 p.m. June 23.

Celebrity chefs and local talent to take center stage at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest

Chef Sam Choy, known as the “Godfather of Poke,” will be joined at the festival by celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse, Sheldon Simeon and Ronnie Rainwater, as well as reigning Poke Fest champion Mark Oyama.

Enjoy Father’s Day on Kauaʻi with classic car show this Saturday

Local car enthusiasts can view a variety of unique vehicles and talk story with the owners during the Annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show at Kukui Grove Center.

Antarctic expeditioner, Mānoa undergrad set to join University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green appointed Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee, who was born and raised in South Kohala on the Big Island and the only U.S. citizen selected to participate in a 2025 Antarctic expedition led by explorer Robert Swan, to the board, pending confirmation by Hawaiʻi Senate.

UPDATE: Kūhiō Highway near Mānoa Stream reopen

A flood advisory that was originally in effect until 7:30 p.m. June 18 for north Kauaʻi was canceled at 7:18 p.m., after radar showed heavy rain had diminished and flooding is no longer a threat.

Department of Health reports travel-related dengue virus case involving Oʻahu visitor

Department of Health teams are conducting inspections and mosquito control in the affected area despite low risk for local transmission.

Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i presents more than $45K to Visitor Industry Charity Walk

The fundraising initiative led by Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association supports hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout the state, with money raised on each island directly benefiting the community where it was raised.

William Sinclair pleads not guilty to murder, weapons charges; trial set for September

Fifth Circuit Court Chief Judge Michael K. Soong set a bail hearing for June 25 and a jury trial date of Sept. 28.

Public meeting scheduled for Kukui Street, Olohena Road improvements

The meeting agenda will include background and history of the project, a discussion about the conceptual design and questions/comments from the public.

Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission honored in national report

The commission received national recognition in the 2026 LGBTQ+ State Business Climate Index, published this month by Out Leadership, which highlighted Hawaiʻi’s efforts to foster inclusion and support LGBTQ+ residents and families.

Native Hawaiian adults face mobility challenges earlier in life

Researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Hā Kūpuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders found that 28% of Native Hawaiian adults ages 55 and older reported mobility limitations compared with 17% to 19% of white, Filipino and Japanese adults.

Lane closures scheduled at Ala Kinoiki, Poʻipū Road intersection

Closures are scheduled from June 22-26 and are necessary for crews to complete work on the Ala Kinoiki roundabout.

Community members encouraged to attend family-focused Play Streets Bicycle Playground event

The purpose of this Play Street event is to give keiki the chance to ride their bicycles on a safe road, with a miniature roadway featuring intersections, roundabouts and other roadway features such as signs and street markings.

Kauaʻi grand jury indicts Billy Sinclair on all 28 counts following homicide in Hanalei

Fifth Circuit Court Chief Judge Michael Soong issued a no bail warrant for the 51-year-old murder suspect who has been in custody since he was captured by law enforcement on June 8 after a two-day manhunt.

High bacteria levels found at Waiʻoli Beach Park

The Department of Health is retesting a water sample from Waiʻoli Beach Park after finding unusually high bacterial levels.
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