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Hurricane Hunters reveal what they found inside Lala as it strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane
As Hurricane Lala intensifies into a Category 1 storm, the U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunters have flown back to California after performing essential data collection flights to improve understanding of Lala.
Water conservation notice issued for Princeville, Kalihiwai Bay Estates and ʻAnini Road
Due to expected severe weather this weekend, Princeville Utilities Co. and the Department of Water are urging residents to use water for essential purposes only to prevent outages.
High surf advisory in effect for south-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The high surf advisory is in place from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 a.m. Friday morning and is not related to the incoming tropical storm.
Young Brothers brace for tropical storm impact on operations
The National Weather Service anticipates issuing a tropical storm watch on Thursday as a developing storm system gathers strength.
Public invited to review proposals for County of Kauaʻi grant program
The Innovation Grants Program are awarded to projects that identify a local challenge or need and present a proven innovative solution.
Public is encouraged to prepare for potential severe weather
Kauaʻi County shares how to best prepare for potential inclement weather, which includes heavy rain, strong winds and hazardous conditions.
Georgia man arrested after posts threatened husband of former director of National Intelligence
According to court records, Nolan Ezra Goldklang posted threatening statements directed at Tulsi Gabbard’s husband on the social media platform, “X.”
Junior golfers compete in a tournament, resulting in 2 Kauaʻi winners
The Poʻipū Bay Junior Classic winners include Kalā Abraham, Kai Taylor, Shane Murphy, Mie Funakoshi, Makayla Yonemura, and Makena Yonemura.
University of Hawaiʻi to replace the fundraising and membership program for student athletes
The University of Hawaiʻi is launching Bows Athletics Club to ehance support for nearly 500 student-athletes.
Green appoints Danielle Bass to represent Senate District 18
Danielle Bass was appointed following the retirement of state Sen. Michelle Kidani and will represent the district until a successor elected in the Nov. 3 general election takes office.
News in brief for Aug. 7: Flight operations, fishing tournament, scholarships and more
A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.
Kauaʻi Community College program teaches inmates carpentry, builds hope
The students from the Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center learned practical skills while building a classroom that will provide work opportunities when they are released.
$1.75M AmeriCorps funding awarded to Kupu for Hawai‘i
Kupu, Hawai‘i’s leading conservation and youth education organization, announced today that it received a grant of $1.75M from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.
40-year-old Congressional candidate from Maui arrested for second time
Kirill Basin of Kīhei was arrested during the weekend in connection with a terroristic threatening incident at a South Maui beach; the incident follows a May 29 incident during which he allegedly entered a Maui County building while brandishing a firearm.
Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship 2026 recipients announced
10 Hawaiʻi students received scholarships, including Brynn Hirata from Waimea High School on Kauaʻi.
Statewide disaster philanthropy network launched by Funder Hui
Hawaiʻi Resilience & Recovery Funder Collaborative grows out of Maui’s yearlong recovery model to bring 35+ funders onto one shared application.
Iconic Mexico Navy training ship returns to international waters with historic Honolulu visit
Hawaiʻi is first international port of call during the ARM Cuauhtémoc’s first major training voyage following a 2025 New York tragedy.
Kaua‘i County launches new Wildfire Home Assessment Program
The county is expanding its efforts to help homeowners better prepare for wildfire by offering free, voluntary assessments that identify practical ways to improve the safety of their homes and yards.
Kauaʻi County launches solid waste infrastructure survey
The countywide survey — limited to a randomly selected sample of Kauaʻi residents — will help county officials better understand resident views about landfills and long-term solid waste needs.
Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa
The shutdown will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa area from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Aug. 5-6, weather permitting, and will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa.
