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Immediate water conservation request issued for some Kalāheo residents

A recent water main break in the area caused ongoing challenges in fully restoring water service; customers on the entire makai side of Kaumualiʻi Highway are advised to limit their water use to essential needs only.

Kaua‘i police looking for runaway 17-year-old girl

Kehakeha Lawhead is about 5-feet-11, 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a T-shirt and blue pants while riding a skateboard.

Emergency road closure extended for tree removal on part of Akemāmā Road in Lāwaʻi

Contractor The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions identified a second hazardous branch in the vicinity, requiring additional work.

Proposals for FY 2025-26 Kaua‘i County Innovation Grants now being accepted

Live webinar scheduled at 4 p.m. Aug. 14 to help those interested in applying for the grants made through the Office of Economic Development aimed at supporting forward-thinking community projects, with several focus areas including small business, technology, tourism destination management, workforce development and others.

Intermittent road and lane closures continue on portion of Hauaʻala Road in Kapa‘a

The closures — which are necessary for tree trimming and removal — continue through 4 p.m. today and again from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14, weather permitting.

Hawai‘i State Judiciary warns of jury duty scams

This warning comes as the Judiciary has mailed out 330,000 jury questionnaires to residents statewide this week for potential jury service in 2026.
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Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect
Nāpali Coast: Visitors can view the gorgeous scenery by helicopters and boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Kalalau Trail known worldwide for challenging terrain, breathtaking views

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Hawai‘i State Judiciary warns of jury duty scams

This warning comes as the Judiciary has mailed out 330,000 jury questionnaires to residents statewide this week for potential jury service in 2026.

‘Not just about farming’: Senate Ways and Means Committee gets update about food and product initiative

“The Food and Product Innovation Network is a meaningful investment in Hawai‘i’s future — one that bridges education to export pathways by equipping our schools, colleges and entrepreneurs with the skills and infrastructure they need to bring local innovations to the global marketplace,” said Senate Ways and Means Chairman Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz.

Hawaiian Airlines suspending underperforming routes to South Korea, Japan, Boston

The airline announced it will suspend service between Honolulu and Incheon, South Korea; Fukuoka, Japan; and Boston. It will subsequently redeploy aircraft to boost flights between Honolulu and Sydney, Australia; Papeete, Tahiti; Los Angeles; and Seattle.

New free airport wayfinding app enhances passenger experience at Līhuʻe Airport

The LIH Airport app for Lῑhuʻe Airport offers travelers a new mobility tool to navigate the airport terminal and includes a link to the airport’s flight information and airport website, which also features information about other airport services and guidance.

USDA seeks info about local conservation practices for 2025 project survey

Local National Agricultural Statistics Service representatives will visit operations and properties this month and in September to determine if they meet eligibility criteria for the survey.

Kauaʻi records the highest number of cases of whooping cough as of July

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reports a significant surge of 203 pertussis cases statewide.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 14, 2025

A high pressure ridge north of the Hawaiian Islands will bring moderate to locally breezy trades today. A low level trough will move through the region on...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 14, 2025

A high pressure ridge north of the Hawaiian Islands will bring moderate to locally breezy trades today. A low level trough will move through the region on...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 14, 2025

The current south swell will continue to gradually decline today. Background small, long-period south southwest swell should fill in Thursday keeping surf...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 14, 2025

The current south swell will continue to gradually decline today. Background small, long-period south southwest swell should fill in Thursday keeping surf...

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Maui Surf Forecast for August 14, 2025

The current south swell will continue to gradually decline today. Background small, long-period south southwest swell should fill in Thursday keeping surf...

Update: Maui Lani brush fire contained

The Maui Lani brush fire has since been contained as of 10:09 p.m. on Wednesday night. The brush fire alert notification that was previously posted on the Genasys Protect app, has since expired. There are no current alerts in place. Maui fire crews were called to the scene of a brush fire shortly before 9 p.m. in an area near the Maui Lani LDS Church.

Last-ditch efforts to kill Honuaʻula project amendments fail amid bickering; controversial development passes final vote

On a day full of intense tension and high drama, the Maui County Council voted 5-4 to approve amendments on second-and-final reading for the hotly debated Honuaʻula project. But the final vote of the Council meeting came amid a noisy floor fight between Council Chair Alice Lee and Council Member Keani Rawlins-Fernandez.

5 residents displaced by Haʻikū structure fire; Blaze results in $270,000 in damages

Five residents were displaced by a fire at a Haʻikū home on Tuesday afternoon and were being assisted by the American Red Cross. Fire officials estimated damages from the blaze at $270,000 to the structure and its contents.