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Update: Continuous lava fountaining from Episode 50 of Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ends abruptly

Episode 50 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ends after 7 hours, but tephra may still fall over communities in the Kaʻū district of Hawaiʻi Island.

Kaua‘i police officers honored as Employees of the Month for their outstanding work

Barroga and Gause Jr. were recognized for their exemplary police work and engagement within the community, which included Barroga responding to 179 service calls and making 29 arrests in March and Gause leading and coordinating a new Lunch With a Cop program at several schools.

Department of Water phone service will be unavailable on Monday

Alternate phone numbers will be available for reporting outages, leaks between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, June 29.

Gov. Josh Green signs state budget, issues intent-to-veto list

The supplemental budget makes key investments in affordable housing, public health and economic growth.

Lane closures scheduled through July 3 on several roadways around Kaua‘i

In observance of the Fourth of July, there will be no contraflow or lane closures July 3 unless otherwise permitted; lane closure schedules can change without notice and are weather permitting.

Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Update: Continuous lava fountaining from Episode 50 of Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ends abruptly

Episode 50 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ends after 7 hours, but tephra may still fall over communities in the Kaʻū district of Hawaiʻi Island.

Gov. Josh Green signs state budget, issues intent-to-veto list

The supplemental budget makes key investments in affordable housing, public health and economic growth.

Hui ʻO Hawaiʻi wins total 4 gold medals, 1 bronze at 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

Fishing fun, tradition and competition

The ocean is the icebox for island communities, but there are times when lawaiʻa, the fishermen, do play for their food — during fishing tournaments!

Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas 

In a new study, researchers discover that drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world’s marine protected areas.

First Pacific Climate Summit ends with joint commitment to regional resilience

The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 28, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy trades will persist tonight, slightly decrease on Sunday, then remain at mostly moderate speeds through late next week. Bands...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 28, 2026

The current small, long period south swell will peak on Sunday, before gradually declining through the first half of next week. Surf along east facing...

Update: Episode 50 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ends after 7 hours

Tephra that was carried high into the air may still fall over Kaʻū communities despite the abrupt end to the continuous lava fountaining.

Next phase of University of Hawai‘i study about Maui wildfire recovery awarded $2.2M grant

“With [National Institutes of Health's] continued support, we can now translate those lessons into evidence-based strategies that improve disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience for communities facing future disasters," said University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health Dean Alex Ortega.

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Maui Surf Forecast for June 28, 2026

The current small, long period south swell will peak on Sunday, before gradually declining through the first half of next week. Surf along east facing...

Hui No‘eau debuts juried show of prints, metals and ceramics

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center has opened Impressions & Imprints, a juried exhibition of printmaking, metalsmithing and ceramics on view through July 24 at the center’s galleries on the Kaluanui Estate in Upcountry Makawao.

Gov. Josh Green to lead Western Governors’ Association as chair

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green will travel to Utah from Saturday evening through July 2 to attend the Western Governors' Association annual meeting and take over as the organization's chair, according to the Office of the Governor.

Hirono introduces Right to Vote Act

US Sens. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi and Jon Ossoff of Georgia introduced the Right to Vote Act, which would create the first affirmative federal voting rights guarantee for all eligible citizens.