Kauai News Emergency road closure scheduled this week for part of Akemāmā Road in Lāwaʻi
Kauai News Construction of temporary bridge on Anahola Road expected through December
State expands accessible early childhood education opportunities statewide
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. August 12, 2025 · 05:00am
East Kauaʻi community to discuss the future of transportation tonight
The fourth workshop for the East Kauaʻi Community and Circulation Plan will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Kapaʻa today.Kauai Activities Recovery fair to emphasize community, connection and resources next month
Community Repaving project on Wawae Road will limit access to homes next week
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Kaua‘i News
Emergency road closure scheduled this week for part of Akemāmā Road in Lāwaʻi
The closure is set for 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 13, weather permitting, for the removal of hazardous trees hanging above the roadway and ensure public safety.
Construction of temporary bridge on Anahola Road expected through December
Bridge will be closed for duaration of project, but no additional closures are anticipated; pedestrian access over the bridge will be retained throughout the project.
State expands accessible early childhood education opportunities statewide
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.
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 News
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.
American Job Centers offer Hawai‘i residents free training for in-demand jobs
American Job Centers in Hawai‘i are offering free resources to help residents gain the training and connections they need to land in-demand jobs.
Tribute on two year wildfire anniversary brings Maui community together in healing
During the third and final 2025 Kuhinia Maui gathering marking the second anniversary of the Maui wildfires, hundreds of community members came together at Lahaina Civic Center to pay tribute to lives lost through songs, speeches and multicultural and multigenerational presentations.
Hawai‘i Children’s Action Network to honor Champions for Children, Sept. 13
Hawai’i Children’s Action Network (HCAN), the only nonprofit organization in Hawai‘i solely dedicated to advocating for children, will honor the 2025 Champions for Children at The Pacific Club in downtown Honolulu on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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.
Big Island News
Mana Road fire on east slope of Mauna Kea scorches more than 26 acres
Hawai‘i Fire Chief Kazuo Todd said there were no lightning strikes in the area where the fire started, so the blaze is likely to be human-caused. Whether it was intentional or accidental is still under investigation at this point.
Puna, Waiākea communities invited to share ideas to improve conservation
The feedback from those who attend these working group meetings helps U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service guide conservation priorities in the local communities for the upcoming fiscal year.
Maui News
Hawaiian Community Assets becomes first NeighborWorks America chartered member
Out of nearly 250 chartered NeighborWorks organizations nationwide, HCA is the first to represent the entire state of Hawai‘i — helping position the islands as a leader in innovative housing solutions.
Monday Morning MIL: League goes 3-2 on opening football weekend; Kūlanihākoʻi High School prepares to debut 11-player JV team
Maui High beat Kealakehe 21-6 on Saturday at King Kekaulike Stadium, Baldwin beat Hilo 17-13 on Friday at Wong Stadium on Hawai’i island, and King Kekaulike beat Honoka’a 9-7 at Honoka’a on Saturday. Lahainaluna travelled to Wai’anae and got beat 41-21 Saturday night, while Damien Memorial School beat Kamehameha Maui 33-17 at Kana‘iaupuni Stadium on Friday.
Maui fire crews battle structure fire in Haʻikū
Maui fire crews were called to the scene of a structure fire near Akahi Place in Haʻikū at around 2:55 p.m.
Opportunities to export local goods increased through passage of Act 237
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means received a comprehensive update on Tuesday from the Agribusiness Development Corporation on the development of Hawai‘i’s food and product innovation efforts to help scale up local farmers and entrepreneurs and increase economic resilience.
