Hawai‘i News State Education Department serves nearly 145K free summer meals by end of June
Hawai‘i News Governor signs legislation expanding access to health care, relieving medical debt

Kauaʻi seeks state assistance as Waimea River mouth shifts towards homes
Kauaʻi County urgently seeks technical assistance because the Waimea River's sudden westward shift threatens nearby homes and properties. July 12, 2026 · 05:01pm
Oʻahu student wins free 2026 Corolla from Toyota Hawaiʻi
The dealership's Cap & Corolla Giveaway supports students, recent graduates and first-time vehicle buyers.Kaua‘i News Afternoon high tides could cause minor coastal flooding on Kauaʻi through Tuesday
Community Portion of Kalena Park in Līhu‘e to close temporarily
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Anaina Hou hosts upcycling camp focused on beach cleanup and creativity
Experience the transformation of marine debris into art and music at the Kani Ka ʻOpala Summer Camp, organized by Anaina Hou Community Park in collaboration with the Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi chapter.
Oʻahu student wins free 2026 Corolla from Toyota Hawaiʻi
The dealership’s Cap & Corolla Giveaway supports students, recent graduates and first-time vehicle buyers.
Kauaʻi seeks state assistance as Waimea River mouth shifts towards homes
Kauaʻi County urgently seeks technical assistance because the Waimea River’s sudden westward shift threatens nearby homes and properties.
State Education Department serves nearly 145K free summer meals by end of June
More than 52,000 breakfasts and 93,000 lunches were served as of June 30 at 74 participating public schools via U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Seamless Summer Option.
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Oʻahu student wins free 2026 Corolla from Toyota Hawaiʻi
The dealership’s Cap & Corolla Giveaway supports students, recent graduates and first-time vehicle buyers.
State Education Department serves nearly 145K free summer meals by end of June
More than 52,000 breakfasts and 93,000 lunches were served as of June 30 at 74 participating public schools via U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Seamless Summer Option.
Governor signs legislation expanding access to health care, relieving medical debt
These reforms — which Hawai‘i Gov. Green signed during two separate ceremonies — help ensure people receive screenings, treatment and support they need without risking financial stability.
Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment
New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.
Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe
W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.
Big Island News
Woman dead, 2 injured following 3-vehicle crash on Ali‘i Drive in Kona
This is the 18th traffic fatality on Hawaiʻi Island in 2026, compared to 14 at the same time last year.
Business Monday: Hawaiʻi Island resident creates a new app to streamline hiring process nationwide
Jessica Cockrell of Hilo has launched ShiftPass, an innovative app that aims to ease the hiring process in the short-term and improve career possibilities for Hawaiʻi residents in the long-term.
Got unwanted firearms? Hawaiʻi Island police to host gun buyback event in Hilo
The event at the Hilo Police Station on July 18 is designed to provide community members with a no-questions-asked way to surrender unwanted handguns, rifles, shotguns, bump stocks, Glock switches, assault-style rifles and ghost guns.
Maui News
Free Maui workshop helps prevent caregiver injuries
ʻOhana Care Maui will host a free July workshop teaching family caregivers, seniors and care partners how to assist with everyday movement and transfers more safely.
Hale Noelani demolition clears way for future student housing at UH Mānoa
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has begun demolishing two buildings at the five-building, three-story Hale Noelani student housing complex, marking another step in the university's long-term effort to modernize campus housing and enhance the student residential experience.
Bissen 2026 invites community to “Hana Hou Night” celebration
The Bissen 2026 campaign invites friends, families, supporters, and community members from across Maui Nui to gather for Hana Hou Night, an evening celebrating community, local music, and the shared commitment to building a stronger future for Maui County.


