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UPDATE: Reported multi-vehicle blaze in Līhuʻe under control; Kauaʻi firefighters continue mop-up

No injuries reported, no threat to nearby structures from fire, which involved a 50-by-50-foot area of debris and metal engulfed in flames, reported afternoon of June 24.

MorningStar Farms plant protein products recalled for presence of plastic

The Food and Drug Branch advises consumers to verify that they possess MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties and stop using them immediately.

Kauaʻi now designated as a coffee berry borer-infested area

Interisland movement restrictions change after almost every island with commercial coffee production is infested with the coffee berry borer.

$2.2M grant funds next phase of Maui wildfire recovery study by University of Hawai‘i researchers

“With [National Institutes of Health’s] continued support, we can now translate those lessons into evidence-based strategies that improve disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience for communities facing future disasters,” said University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health Dean Alex Ortega.

State: Hemp retailer and distributor registration enforcement to begin July 1

All businesses selling or distributing manufactured hemp products in Hawaiʻi, including online and out‑of‑state entities serving Hawaiʻi customers, must maintain an active Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation registration.

Surfrider again invites everyone to volunteer for July 5 beach cleanup events near them

Fireworks debris, plastic cups, broken chairs, food wrappers, single-use everything — It all gets buried in the sand or washes into the ocean after Fourth of July celebrations.

Outrigger celebrates reopening of Kauaʻi Beach Resort with debut of Roy Yamaguchi restaurant

The multimillion-dollar renovations includes the reopening of the Ocean House, which will serve breakfast and dinner daily with menus that emphasize locally sourced ingredients.

ʻOhana Night simplifies the path to enrollment at Kauaʻi Community College

Incoming students and their families can attend the annual event to get personalized support for enrollment and make the transition to college as smooth as possible.

Kauaʻi authorities renew call for information in 2010 Amber Jackson homicide case

Detectives secured an arrest warrant in December 2025 for Gregory Glaser on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with Amber Jackson’s death, but have been unable to locate him.

Nearly $130 million in funding available through Green Fee opportunities

A statewide workshop series aims to empower community organizations with the skills needed to secure funding to support environmental and cultural projects.

New pathways created toward homeownership in Hawai‘i with signing of Senate bill

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed Act 121, which strengthens and clarifies the statutory framework governing Hawaiʻi’s Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program, an initiative designed to create affordable, owner-occupied condominium homes on state and county lands located in urban areas.

Developer of Coco Palms Resort property secures $431 million in financing for 351-room luxury resort

After decades of projects have gone nowhere to redevelop the once iconic resort that was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, the new financing has led to a new hotel opening date of 2028.

Haleiwa Joe’s chef reels in top honors at Sixth Annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest

Hawaii’s culinary scene was electrified as Chef Justin Firmignac of Oʻahu’s Haleʻiwa Joe’s claimed victory at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest.

Kaua‘i’s largest mall to host annual Back to School Bash

Kukui Grove Center will be giving away school supplies to keiki.

First responders rescue visitor with hiking injury near Waipoʻo Falls

The 47-year old hiker from California was successfully rescued by with short-haul helicopter operation for swift extraction.

Salvin Hilario pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run case; victim’s family objects to plea deal

Salvin Hilario pleads guilty to second-degree negligent homicide and driving without a license in the death of Kailon Tyndzik, under a plea deal granting him five years behind bars.

Proposed federal act could grant US military another shot at collaboratively renewing leased Hawai‘i lands

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supports the federal act that it says “reflects important progress toward a more collaborative and constructive path forward” and removes condemnation as an option.

University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine

The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.

Senate Bill 2239, establishing updated automatic voter registration in Hawaiʻi, signed into law

“It may seem like a small change, but [automatic voter registration] will help modernize our election system, reduce administrative costs, improve the accuracy of voter rolls and make it easier for residents to participate in the democratic process,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Stanley Chang.

Hawaiian Airlines hosts inaugural Aviation Day in Honolulu

About 500 students ages 13 to 18 years old attended the June 20 exploratory event aimed at fostering future generations of aviation professionals.
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