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Annual water quality report is available online and in print beginning Wednesday
The 2026 Water Quality Report will go over all nine water systems from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025.
Crews clean up 1,000-gallon wastewater spill from sewage pump station on Kaua‘i
The spill was caused by a communication failure between the pump station’s control system and pumping equipment, resulting in elevated wastewater levels in the pump station’s wet well.
GasBuddy projects second most expensive July 4 national average price ever at pump
National average price of gasoline on July 4 projected at $3.75 per gallon, still about 65 cents more than the national Fourth of July average in 2025 and nearly $1 higher than where gas prices started at the beginning of this year, despite several weeks of declines.
Ahi must have country of origin label beginning Wednesday
Act 238 requires local tuna fisheries and associated seafood markets to have a country of origin label to better inform and safeguard consumers by July 1.
First cohort graduates from University of Hawai‘i medical school’s Kaua‘i Medical Training Track
The graduation marks a historic milestone for Kauaʻi and the state.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General secures 53 million eggs in nationwide settlement
An investigation found that three of the largest egg producers worked together to artificially increase the prices of eggs nationwide for years.
The Garden Isle’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for July 1
Hawaiʻi’s outdoor warning sirens will undergo their routine monthly test at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, in conjunction with the Emergency Alert System test.
Free expression and updated University of Hawaiʻi updated time, place and manner policy
University on July 1 will implement the updated policy and procedures on an interim basis systemwide; requires activities follow reasonable, viewpoint-neutral standards such as managing noise levels, designating appropriate posting areas and ensuring building access remains unobstructed.
Central Pacific Bank earns Best Bank in Hawai‘i honor from Forbes for 3rd consecutive year
This recognition highlights banks that consistently deliver trusted, high-quality financial services and exceptional experiences at the local level.
Innovating for the future: State hosts successful 4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference
Hawaiʻi farmers, value‑added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply‑chain partners and resource providers come together in Waikīkī for full day focused on local food product development and strengthening Hawaiʻi’s growing food innovation ecosystem.
Primary cause of death for pueo during past three decades found to be vehicle collisions
Researchers compiled 242 documented deaths of the native Hawaiian short-eared owl and found trauma accounted for 62%; within those cases, two-thirds were linked to vehicle collisions or occurred in close proximity to roadways.
Pacific Missile Range Facility honors lineal descendants of Na ‘Ohana Papa ‘O Mānā
The ceremony focused on honoring the history of the land, paying respects to those who came before and reinforcing the vital partnership between U.S. Navy, Na ʻOhana Papa O Mānā and host cultural protocol.
It’s complicated: What does the Fourth of July holiday mean to Native Hawaiians?
Celebrations are planned throughout the islands, including several events on Kaua‘i, for the 250th anniversary of European colonists in 1776 declaring independence from Great Britain; however, for some Native Hawaiians, the day is more of a painful reminder of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Hawaiʻi Island man to oversee ʻāina stewardship and youth, community programming for Liliʻuokalani Trust
Mana Purdy was newly named executive director of Keahuolū and will be overseeing Native Hawaiian programming.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i honors law enforcement, community leaders
Two Kaua‘i Police Department officers were among the 15 people to receive recognition for going above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures, traffic restrictions planned July 4 in Līhuʻe
The temporary traffic flow changes are necessary to accommodate the 33rd annual Kaua‘i Hospice “Concert in the Sky.”
Hawaiʻi governor picked to lead Western Governors’ Association as chairman
Gov. Josh Green is traveling from June 27 through July 2 for the Western Governors’ Association annual meeting, during which he will formally launch his chairperson’s initiative Health Beyond Healthcare and assume leadership of the association.
Temporary closure announced for Kaumūmene Trail beginning June 29
Kaumūmene Trail in Princeville will be closed for approximately eight weeks for essential repairs.
AARP Community Challenge awards Kauaʻi with $40,000 in grant funding for three projects
The funding is going toward easy-to-complete projects with Rice Street Business Association, Leadership Kauaʻi and Project Vision Hawaiʻi.
University of Hawaiʻi launches free personalized monthly climate summaries for subscribers
The new tool developed by Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal at University of Hawaiʻi translates complex scientific metrics into highly localized, plain-language updates about rainfall, temperature and drought conditions, all of which comes directly to your inbox.
