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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.
Kaua‘i project receives funding for wildfire mitigation
The funding is through the Hawaiʻi Urban Interface Wildfire Grant Program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve evacuation planning, strengthen preparedness and increase wildfire resilience.
State to host meetings in August about ongoing work to improve Līhu‘e Airport
The meetings will provide an opportunity for community members to share additional feedback on the Līhu‘e Airport Optimization Plan.
Wilcox Medical Center earns national honor for energy conservation and sustainability
The Kauaʻi hospital’s sustainability efforts include a solar farm, upgrades to energy-efficient LED lighting and recycling 400,000 pounds of materials the past year.
Kauaʻi police join countywide emergency alert system to expand public safety notifications
The Kauaʻi Police Department now will be using the Everbridge Emergency Mass Notification System to alert residents and visitors about threats to public safety by text messages, automated phone calls and email.
Kalalau Trail closed due to high stream levels as Tropical Storm Fausto passes island
While the forecast continues to keep the storm’s center away from Kauaʻi, subtle shifts in the storm’s track remain possible and could affect local weather conditions.
3 Kaua‘i high school grads among 10 recipients statewide to be awarded Fukunaga Scholarship
Each recipient will receive up to $20,000 over four years to pursue a degree in business administration or a related field.
Deadline approaching for payment of first installment of real property taxes for Kaua‘i residents
Failure to pay real property taxes in full by the deadline will result in a 10% penalty.
Brown water advisories lifted for Hanalei Bay, Waiʻoli Beach on Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has lifted the brown water advisories for Hanalei Bay and Waiʻoli Beach following improved water conditions.
Hawaiʻi food vendor livestreaming when deadly shooting breaks out at ‘Bite of Seattle’
Tragedy struck the Bite of Seattle food festival when gunfire erupted, with vendor Christopher Monterroso of Hawaiian Honey Cones unexpectedly capturing the chaos as festivalgoers fleeing in terror that happened as he was livestreaming for his business.
Hiker visiting from Washington State suffers apparent ankle injury on Kaua‘i trail
The 40-year-old was airlifted from the area and transported to a local hospital.
Full-scale, multiagency emergency response exercise scheduled for Nāwiliwili Harbor next Thursday
The exercise is part of a training series aimed at enhancing preparedness for emergencies, which is set for Saturday, July 25 to Friday, July 31.
First hurricane of the season churns toward Hawai‘i
Hurricane Fausto is moving toward the west near 13 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
North Shore Give to host free virtual emergency preparedness forum as hurricane season continues
Residents can improve their emergency readiness now by joining the free online forum hosted by North Shore Give.
Kalena Park basketball, pickleball courts closed for tree planting
Kalena Park’s basketball and pickleball courts will be temporarily closed on Wednesday while county crews plant new trees along Rice Street’s rock wall to improve the park’s landscape.
Brown water advisory issued for Waioli Beach on Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has issued a crucial brown water advisory for Kauaʻi’s Waiʻoli Beach, advising the public to avoid contact with murky waters.
Department of Water plans repairs, intermittent outages along upper Kuamoʻo Road
Residents of Wailua Homesteads near Kuamoʻo Road can expect water disruptions as essential repairs are conducted on a local water tank.
Kauaʻi Housing Agency to host free first-time homebuyer education event July 30
The event, with a theme “Homeownership Starts with Education,” will help prospective homebuyers better understand the steps involved in purchasing a home while connecting them with local housing professionals and resources.
No injuries reported following brush fire near Hanamāʻulu Beach Park
There were no threats reported to nearby structures.
Green Fee funding available for community-based projects to protect Hawai‘i’s forests, watersheds, wetlands
Funding for these projects is coming from the newly created Green Fee, established in 2025, to support Hawai‘i’s environmental stewardship.
