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Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau south-facing shores remain under high surf advisory; minor flooding of coastal areas also still likely
Waves of 10 to 14 feet are forecast this morning, decreasing to 8 to 12 feet this afternoon and 7 to 10 feet Monday. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation also will be an issue with continued coastal flooding.
Federal court ruling halts commercial fishing granted by Trump executive order in Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument
The ruling nullifies a National Marine Fisheries Service letter sent April 25 that gave commercial fishers a green light to fish in the national monument south and southwest of Hawai’i following an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Kaua‘i County Mayor Kawakami completes successful Sister City, cultural exchange visit to Japan
The Kaua‘i delegation from July 20-28 visited the cities of Mimasaka, Moriyama and Suō-Ōshima — as well as Kyoto and several surrounding municipalities — where they engaged in ceremonial events, historical tours, cultural demonstrations and personal exchanges that highlighted the deep bonds between Kaua‘i and Japan.
New partnership between Big Island police, UH-Hilo supports continuing education of law enforcement officers throughout state
Program launching this fall gives law enforcement throughout the state opportunity to earn bachelor of arts degree in administration of justice through the College of Arts and Sciences at the Hilo campus, entirely online, so officers can continue to serve their communities while advancing their education.
NASA telescope atop Mauna Kea on Big Island helps unlock clues to life on Earth
New research using Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array observations together with data from NASA Infrared Telescope Facility show water in Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks matches that in Earth’s oceans, strengthening tje theory that comets helped make our planet habitable.
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Hawaii News
Federal court ruling halts commercial fishing granted by Trump executive order in Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument
The ruling nullifies a National Marine Fisheries Service letter sent April 25 that gave commercial fishers a green light to fish in the national monument south and southwest of Hawai’i following an executive order by President Donald Trump.
New partnership between Big Island police, UH-Hilo supports continuing education of law enforcement officers throughout state
Program launching this fall gives law enforcement throughout the state opportunity to earn bachelor of arts degree in administration of justice through the College of Arts and Sciences at the Hilo campus, entirely online, so officers can continue to serve their communities while advancing their education.
NASA telescope atop Mauna Kea on Big Island helps unlock clues to life on Earth
New research using Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array observations together with data from NASA Infrared Telescope Facility show water in Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks matches that in Earth’s oceans, strengthening tje theory that comets helped make our planet habitable.
Hopeful, unifying paddle-out marks 2nd anniversary of Maui wildfires
The ceremony and accompanying event had more than 500 participants on shore and about 350 in the water — a powerful tribute to the lives lost 2 years ago and show of the shared strength of Maui’s residents.
New study led by UH researchers reveals link between spike in suicides, overdose deaths and 2023 Lahaina wildfire
Analyzing death records from all of Hawai‘i’s counties from 2014 through 2023 and comparing death rates before, during and after the wildfire, researchers found that suicide and overdose death rates increased 46% statewide in August 2023 compared with previous months.
Care for ʻĀina Now coalition encourages public to weigh in on new ‘Green Fee’
Coalition of scientists, policymakers, conservation practitioners, educators, students and community members recently launched the survey, which will be a resource for the coalition’s leadership as it shapes recommendations for funding implementation.
Big Island News
High surf advisory remains in effect for south-facing shores; coastal flooding also still likely
Waves of 10 to 14 feet are forecast this morning, decreasing to 8 to 12 feet this afternoon and 7 to 10 feet Monday for those shorelines in Puna, Kaʻū, North and South Kona and North and South Kohala. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation also will be an issue with continued coastal flooding.
Commercial fishing halted in Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument upon U.S. District Court ruling
The ruling nullifies a National Marine Fisheries Service letter sent April 25 that gave commercial fishers a green light to fish in the national monument south and southwest of Hawai'i following an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Early childhood education options continue to grow for all of Hawaiʻi’s families
Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke's Ready Keiki Initiative has led to more funding to grow the number of public school prekindergarten classrooms from 54 to 88 statewide since 2022.
Hawai‘i Police Department, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo partner to support education of law enforcement statewide
Program launching gives law enforcement throughout the state opportunity to earn bachelor of arts degree in administration of justice through the College of Arts and Sciences at the Hilo campus, entirely online, so officers can continue to serve their communities while advancing their education.
Maui News
Free Skate Jam to be held at Keōpuōlani Skatepark on Aug. 16
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation and One Love Skate are partnering to host a free Skate Jam event from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Keōpūolani Skatepark in Kahului.
Maui Gold launches first-ever pineapple recipe contest
Maui Gold Pineapple is on the hunt for the ultimate recipe featuring its famously sweet fruit.
Comet’s water offers clues to life on Earth
New Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array observations together with data from NASA telescope atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island show water in Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks matches Earth’s oceans, strengthening theory that comets helped make our planet habitable.
