Kaua‘i News Update: Road closure on Olohena Road in Kapa‘a has been rescheduled
Hawai‘i News Advanced deep-sea technology helps document first live observations of iconic goblin…
Kauaʻi teen with Down Syndrome turns beach sand messages into a heart-warming business
Katrina Louise Martinez and her daughter, Ella Joy Marinez, have turned a loving habit of crafting sand messages into a unique company, Sand Scribletz. June 17, 2026 · 05:00am
Discover, shop and savor from anywhere ‘Taste of Hawai‘i’ with first episode of new series this week
The series — an opportunity to discover, shop and savor the foods, makers and products highlighted — kicks off with Hawai‘i Island chocolate makers and cacao growers.Kaua‘i News Updated multi-hazard plan enhances Kaua’i’s disaster preparedness
Kaua‘i News Golf bargain hunters can search at 2-day equipment sale in Kōloa this weekend
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Billy Sinclair charged on Kauaʻi with 28 offenses: murder, attempted murder, possession…
Grove Farm sells more than 620 acres since end of 2025
Want to live like a rockstar? Former Carlos Santana estate up for sale on Kaua‘i’s…
From Hawaiʻi to the world: Brothers soaring together at Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines
Kīlauea episode 49 ends after hours of lava fountaining
San Andreas fault reaches highest stress level in 1,000 years
Kaua’i Police Department announces adjusted hours for firearms window
Three new Hawaiian Airlines aircraft designs set sail this summer for Disney’s…
Kauaʻi community invited to invasive pest meeting
Lane closures scheduled through June 19 on several state roadways around Kaua’i
Hirono secures numerous provisions in Senate Armed Services Committee draft of FY27…
South-facing shores of Kaua‘i to be under high surf advisory beginning Saturday night
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Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi teen with Down Syndrome turns beach sand messages into a heart-warming business
Katrina Louise Martinez and her daughter, Ella Joy Marinez, have turned a loving habit of crafting sand messages into a unique company, Sand Scribletz.
Discover, shop and savor from anywhere ‘Taste of Hawai‘i’ with first episode of new series this week
The series — an opportunity to discover, shop and savor the foods, makers and products highlighted — kicks off with Hawai‘i Island chocolate makers and cacao growers.
US Postal service to close post offices in observance of Juneteenth
Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies, however, when post offices are closed.
Update: Road closure on Olohena Road in Kapa‘a has been rescheduled
The road closure from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting, is necessary for the pouring of a concrete retaining wall.
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Hawaii News
Advanced deep-sea technology helps document first live observations of iconic goblin shark
The University of Hawaiʻi oceanographers have recorded the elusive goblin shark in its natural deep-ocean habitat, extending the known depth and ranges of this “living fossil” across the Central Pacific.
Nara Organics recalls infant formula due to potential contamination linked to infant botulism
There is a potential contamination by Clostridium botulinum in Nara Organics’ powdered infant formula products that are sold nationwide at Target stores and through direct-to-consumer sales online.
From Hawaiʻi to the world: Brothers soaring together at Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines
Aviation is more than a career for brothers Kaʻimi and Kekumu “Kumu” N. — it’s a shared journey that connected them across skies, time zones and two beloved brands they represent.
San Andreas fault reaches highest stress level in 1,000 years
The system is critically stressed, and that physics-based models such as this one give them a clearer picture of the range of scenarios for which to be prepared.
Three new Hawaiian Airlines aircraft designs set sail this summer for Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’
The new “Moana” designs inspire guests around the world with a message of exploration — “Voyage beyond the reef” — on all three aircraft ahead of the theatrical release of Disney’s highly anticipated reimagining on July 10.
Hirono secures numerous provisions in Senate Armed Services Committee draft of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
However, she couldn’t — in good conscience — vote to advance a bill that paves the way for an up to 40% increase in U.S. Department of Defense spending, especially as the President Donald Trump Administration wages an illegal war in Iran with no plan or end in sight.
Big Island News
Office of Hawaiian Affairs expands civic engagement efforts for 2026 elections
Office plans statewide congressional debate and trustee candidate forums.
Winners of 8th annual Keiki Water Conservation Poster Contest announced
This year’s contest theme was “Make Every Drop Count,” emphasizing the importance of conserving drinking water, which is connected to the county Department of Water Supply mission to provide customers with an adequate and continuous supply of safe drinking water in a financially responsible manner.
Maui News
Maui police seek assistance in locating woman reported missing by a concerned family member
Sara Baylor, 52 was reported missing by a concerned family member on Friday, April 25, 2025, after not hearing from her since November 2024. Police say that although there is no indication that Baylor is in immediate danger, the reporting party remains concerned for her well-being and is seeking to confirm her safety.
Maui Weather Forecast for June 17, 2026
Lighter background winds will support daytime sea breezes and nighttime land breezes today through Friday. Thus, most cloud cover and shower activity will...
Council committee advances Maui parking bill with resident benefits
A Maui County Council committee advanced a bill Monday to establish parking benefits for Hawaiʻi residents at the Wailuku Garage, correct a South Maui mapping error and create paid and permit parking zones in West Maui as Lahaina Harbor continues its post-fire recovery.
Early morning earthquake on on Hawaiʻi Island attributed to seismic swarm under the Pāhala area
"This earthquake is part of the seismic swarm under the Pāhala area, which has been going on since 2019," according to the HVO. "Earthquakes in this region have been observed at least as far back as the 1960s."
