Kaua‘i News Lane, road closures scheduled for Kilikina Place
Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Lane shifts, possible lane closures extended again for portion of Halekō Road
US House committee approves funding for invasive species strike teams
The legislation that unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representative's Natural Resources Committee would authorize $10 million annually until 2033 to protect native ecosystems from severe ecological damage. August 01, 2026 · 05:00am
UPDATE: Wind advisory previously in effect canceled
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported today (Aug. 1) that winds have decreased below advisory threshold.Hawai‘i News Statewide monthly emergency siren test scheduled
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Kaua‘i News
Lane, road closures scheduled for Kilikina Place
The road closures are necessary for public safety and to allow Department of Public Works Roads Division crews to complete sinkhole and road repairs within the county right-of-way.
UPDATE: Lane shifts, possible lane closures extended again for portion of Halekō Road
Kaiwa Construction continues conducting roadway and waterline probing along the Līhu‘e roadway, weather permitting, in the vicinity of Pua Loke Street.
UPDATE: Wind advisory previously in effect canceled
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported today (Aug. 1) that winds have decreased below advisory threshold.
Statewide monthly emergency siren test scheduled
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
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Hawaii News
Statewide monthly emergency siren test scheduled
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
US House committee approves funding for invasive species strike teams
The legislation that unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representative’s Natural Resources Committee would authorize $10 million annually until 2033 to protect native ecosystems from severe ecological damage.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health confirms fourth case of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis
The individual with cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite in food, traveled internationally before returning to Hawaiʻi prior to getting sick.
University of Hawaiʻi extends fall application deadline
Nine of the university system’s campuses — including all 7 community colleges, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu — extended their application deadline to Aug. 14; classes begin Aug. 24.
State news in brief for July 31: New administrator, new jobs projection and projects selected
A quick look at news happening throughout the state.
Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno
Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 02, 2026
Strong high pressure to the north will slowly weaken tonight through the next several days. As a result, the windy trade winds will remain hazardous tonight...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for August 02, 2026
Surf along south facing shores will stay below seasonal averages as consecutive small south to southwest medium period swells impact the shorelines through the...
Wind advisory extended again for several locations on Big Island
Forecasters extend advisory until 6 a.m. Aug. 2, except for Big Island summits; Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor wildfire risk.
Hawaiʻi legislators, advocates celebrate immigrant justice laws, honor lives lost to immigration enforcement
A gathering July 28 — organized by Campaign for Immigrant Justice, led by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic — centered on celebration, remembrance and a renewed commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi’s immigrant communities.
Maui News
Residents encouraged to attend County’s Lahaina Community Meeting on Aug. 12
While usually held the first Wednesday of each month, the Lahaina Community Meeting for August was moved to the following week out of respect for the three-year mark of the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires.
Kahului residency area funds available for fiscal year 2027
Grant funds totaling $150,000 have been made available for Kahului in Maui County’s fiscal year 2027 budget, which took effect July 1, Council Member Kauanoe Batangan announced Friday. Eligible applicants include organizations seeking to “support local initiatives that enhance the quality of life, strengthen neighborhoods and respond to community-identified needs” in the Kahului residency area. More information and a list […]
Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno
Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.
