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What you need to know about Kaua‘i County’s Aug. 8 primary election
This year, Kauaʻi residents can vote for mayor, all seven County Council seats and various state and federal offices.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health confirms fourth case of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis
The individual with cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite in food, traveled internationally before returning to Hawaiʻi prior to getting sick.
Wind advisory expands to include south Kauaʻi
The National Weather Service updates its wind advisory to include south Kauaʻi, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday.
University of Hawaiʻi extends fall application deadline
Nine of the university system’s campuses — including all 7 community colleges, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu — extended their application deadline to Aug. 14; classes begin Aug. 24.
State news in brief for July 31: New administrator, new jobs projection and projects selected
A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
Goodwill schedules next reuse collection event at Kaua‘i Resource Center
Mark your calendars now, as the next monthly event is planned for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 at the facility in Līhu‘e.
Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno
Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative celebrates accomplishments, progress
More than 100 people attended the cooperative’s 24th annual Membership Meeting, learning about its 2025 financial performance and more.
Nonprofits can apply for bus passes to help Kaua‘i residents
The Kauaʻi Bus Pass Outreach Program aims to assist with bus passes to low-income households and individuals with transportation needs through eligible nonprofit organizations.
New research finds Hawaiʻi corals might have time to adapt to future heat stress
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers used high-resolution modeling that includes small-scale processes to examine projected heat stress on coral reefs during the 21st century and compared this heat stress to previous estimates of the rate corals might adapt to changing conditions.
UPDATE: Lane shifts with possible lane closures extended for portion of Halekō Road
Kaiwa Construction will will continue conducting roadway and waterline probing along the Līhu‘e roadway, weather permitting, in the vicinity of Pua Loke Street.
Iconic Kauaʻi steakhouse Bull Shed expands to Hawaiʻi Island
The iconic Bull Shed Restaurant, beloved for over 50 years on Kauaʻi, has expanded to the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, offering its renowned steaks and seafood alongside new Hawaiʻi Island-inspired dishes.
Motorcyclist in critical condition following collision with vehicle on Kaua‘i
The driver who struck the motorcyclist has a history of more than 70 misdemeanor arrests, including nine traffic citations for driving without a license, and five arrests for driving without a license.
Immigrant laws celebrated by advocates, state legislators; lives lost to immigration enforcement honored
A gathering July 28 — organized by Campaign for Immigrant Justice, led by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic — centered on celebration, remembrance and a renewed commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi’s immigrant communities.
University of Hawaiʻi expands efforts to address growing need for autism diagnosis, services
Mānoa flagship campus appoints internationally recognized clinical psychologist and autism researcher Meghan Miller, who has nearly two decades of experience in neurodevelopment disabilities, to lead its Center on Disability Studies.
The Motet make Kaua‘i debut with stop at Porter Pavilion
All ages are welcome to the rain-or-shine event Oct. 17, featuring these funk luminaries with a unique style and cohesive chemistry, seamlessly blending funk, soul, jazz and rock; tickets are on sale now!
Take your butchery skills to the next level with first-of-a-kind hands-on training
Application period now open for first-of-its-kind butchery and meat preservation training at the Diamond Head campus of Culinary Institute of Pacific on Oʻahu; participants can learn from nationally recognized instructors.
Moananuiākea Voyage update: El Niño alters sail plan, Hōkūleʻa celebrates 50 years of voyaging
One year has been added to the Moananuiākea Voyage in the Pacific Ocean due to the elevated risks caused by El Niño and the changing climate.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Kukui Grove Center to host back-to-school movie night
The event also will include crafts, games and a special show by Kapaʻa Middle School Choir and ʻUkulele Band.
VIDEO: Blacktip shark nursery discovered in Hilo Bay on Hawai‘i Island
Researchers from UH HIlo and a Texas university recently published a study in Frontiers in Marine Science that found juvenile blacktip sharks live in Hilo Bay year-round.
