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The NWS has extended the high surf advisory, which now remains in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.

That includes on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles as well as anywhere visible from the highway; illegally placed signs will be removed.

Surfrider Kaua‘i’s Blue Water Task Force finds 11 sites around the Garden Isle with very high levels of enterococcus in July water samplings.

Total of 15 hālau from throughout Hawaiʻi, including one from the Big Island and one from Kauaʻi, are participating in the festival, that runs from July 23-25 and caps off a full week of Native Hawaiian programming on Oʻahu.

Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Water Branch the afternoon of July 22 issued a brown water advisory for the bay; officials remind public to stay out of water anywhere it appears brown or murky.

A quick look at recent news from and moves made by Hawai‘i lawmakers serving in Washington, D.C.

‘I thank the Lord for such a blessed life and a blessed career, and I’m grateful to everyone who helped me along the way,’ said retiring Jayson Pablo. ‘Most of all, thank you to the island of Kauaʻi for letting me serve these past 27 years. I’ve received so much from this department; the privileges, the opportunities and the friendships that will last a lifetime.’

Schedule changes for afternoon of July 25 because of road closures associated with annual Kōloa Plantation Days Parade.

New aircraft will strengthen interisland service, enhance guest experience with new modern onboard amenities and better serve an increasing capacity.

Nine Brains, headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., acquired full fee-simple ownership of Pacific 19 Kona hotel in Kailua-Kona — formerly Kona Seaside Hotel — 4 years after it purchased the ground lease for the property.

The buyback event was a continuation of statewide efforts to protect Hawai‘i residents from gun violence; more than 2,100 guns have been taken off the streets since buyback events began in 2024.

Come tour custom-built homes, celebrate summer and support early childhood education for Kauaʻi’s keiki.

Eye-opening investigative documentary will be presented free July 30 at Philippine Cultural Center in Puhi in partnership with Hōʻike Kauaʻi Community Media and Kauaʻi Climate Action Coalition.

Kaua’i County elections officials also remind voters that ballots must be received — NOT postmarked — by 7 p.m. the night of the primaries, Aug. 8.

Motorists should drive with caution and allow additional time to get to their destination as traffic delays are expected; roads open for travel in and out of Poʻipū will be Ala Kalanikaumaka and Ala Kinoiki.

The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.

The utility co-op requested to establish an initial surcharge to recover about $9.4 million in operations and maintenance, capital costs and compliance efforts.

Two-term commission vice president Michael Golojuch Jr. is panel’s new leader; Dr. Sylvia Romm and Crissi Doyle, the commission’s first transgender member, added to its ranks.

New populations of Hawaiian moths and damselflies found in unexpected locations.

The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi’s communities, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace and special performances.