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Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia pause, pack and prepare in Papeʻetē before sailing to Cook Islands

Traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes have been back in French Polynesian capital since July 14 getting ready for the next leg of their Moananuiākea Voyage; crews also were rotated.

UPDATE: Gate installation near county Department of Water parking lot rescheduled

Road work is now planned for 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 1-2, weather permitting, and will still require temporary closures of the portion of Pua Loke Street involved in the construction, slightly limiting access at times to the county Water Department.

Deadline to apply for SUN Bucks food benefits nears; Hawai‘i families urged to apply

The program — a joint effort between Hawai‘i and U.S. Department of Agriculture — is aimed at bridging a gap in nutrition many keiki throughout the islands experience during their summer break from school.

Trash not getting picked up again islandwide as Solid Waste Division continues to cope with staffing issue

Areas affected July 24 include Kekaha, Waimea, Hanapēpē, ʻEleʻele, Hanalei, Wainiha, Hā‘ena, Kapaʻa and Kalāheo.

Kapaʻa intersection set for traffic pattern shift

A significant traffic pattern change is set to begin on Aug. 4 at the intersection of Ōlohena, Kaʻāpuni, and Kaʻehulua Roads in Kapaʻa.

State anticipates improved start to school bus service when classes resume this year

Nine routes remain temporarily suspended as of this week — about 6% of the 138 routes impacted at the peak of last school year’s disruptions.

Belated bloom of corpse flower dazzles visitors at Kauaʻi botanical garden

The plant named Pua Pilo, which is Hawaiian for stinky flower, finally bloomed on Monday, a day later than expected.

Staffing issues continue to cause residential trash collection delays

Trash originally scheduled to be picked up July 21 in parts of Kekaha and Waimea might not get picked up today; rubbish not picked up today in Hanapēpē and ʻEleʻele areas estimated to be collected either July 24 or 25.

More important than ever to attend Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative annual meeting

2025 Annual Membership Meeting is an opportunity for members to be updated about economic climate the electric co-op faces now after federal tax policy, other measures passed, as well as learn more about the utility’s activities and accomplishments from the past year along with its goals and plans for the future.

Brown water advisory canceled for Hanalei Bay

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has canceled the brown water advisory issued for Hanalei Bay, which was issued on Monday.

Poke generosity: 5th annual Kaua‘i Poke Fest raises more than $20K for island nonprofits

More than 800 people gathered last month during at Kōloa Landing Resort in Poʻipū to celebrate Hawaiʻi’s signature dish, with 1,000-plus pounds of locally-sourced ʻahi.

Real-world experience: Full-scale, multi-agency emergency response exercise this week at Nāwiliwili Harbor

The simulation July 24, in partnership with Hawai‘i National Guard’s 93rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team at the island’s primary commercial harbor, is part of a weeklong training series aimed at enhancing preparedness for hazardous materials incidents and natural or man-made disasters.

Metal recycling drop-off again available at all county solid waste facilities

Services resumed July 21; metal recycling at county facilities is for residential use only, free of charge.

REMINDER: Water service shutdown scheduled this week in Kalāheo

The planned shutdown is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23-24 to allow Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. to connect a new water line as part of the Kalāheo Water Systems Improvements Project, weather permitting.

Trash collection delayed for residents of Kekaha, Waimea, portions of Hanapēpē

It’s anticipated collection will resume for those areas during the latter half of this week.; additionally, trash from residences in the Kapa‘a and Wailuā Homesteads areas not collected July 21 will be picked up today.

Trial of Salvin Hilario in Kauaʻi hit-and-run case delayed to October

Salvin Hilario, 54, appeared in court on July 21, 2025 for the start of his trial in a deadly hit-and-run case, but the trial was postponed until Oct. 6 due to a change in judges.

Father-son duo rows into Hilo Bay complete historic journey across the Pacific

Steering their 24-foot rowboat, “The Kraken,” Tim and Harrison Crockett conquered the Pacific Ocean while advocating for veterans through their initiative, Row To Recovery.

UH professor finds new method to improve strength of silicone-based devices

Silicone elastomers are used in items such as artificial muscles and medical implants and need to bend, stretch, and move with the human body without deteriorating over time.

COVID-19 back on the rise again, Department of Health reports

After a period of relative stability, COVID-19 activity again is on the rise in Hawaiʻi, according to the latest data from the Hawaiʻi Department of Health. The data show activity at a medium level, meaning the virus is circulating at higher levels than would be expected based on historic trends.

Brown water advisory issued for two bays on Kaua‘i

The state agency advises beach users to stay out of waters when the water appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain.
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