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Texaco announces limited-time summer fuel rewards offer for new, existing members

Customers at participating stations statewide can take advantage of promotions designed to help drivers save more throughout the busy summer travel season.

Records, firearms services hours modified for July and August

The changes are necessary because of staffing needs and scheduled training.

Mark your calendars for 7-Eleven Day as the convenience store chain celebrates 48 years

7-Eleven Hawai‘i is marking its nearly 5 decades of service throughout the state with a free Slurpee on July 11, plus the return of Dollar Deals and a free limited-edition tote bag designed by local artist Jack Soren.

Kauaʻi rolls out country-of-origin label requirement for raw ʻahi retail sales

State agriculture officials say the new law that took effect July 1 is intended to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions while highlighting Hawaiʻi’s commercial tuna industry.

Flavors of Kukui‘ula, special Kaua‘i Culinary Market part of 2026 Kōloa Plantation Days

Kōloa Plantation Days is hosted every year in July on Kaua‘i’s south shore. The 2026 installment is planned for July 17-26 with the theme “The Last Harvest” and grand marshal Ada Henne Koene.

Hawai‘i State Judiciary increases daily jury compensation rate for the first time in nearly 40 years

The rate has increased from $30 to $50 per day.
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Mark your calendars for 7-Eleven Day as the convenience store chain celebrates 48 years

7-Eleven Hawai‘i is marking its nearly 5 decades of service throughout the state with a free Slurpee on July 11, plus the return of Dollar Deals and a free limited-edition tote bag designed by local artist Jack Soren.

Hawai‘i State Judiciary increases daily jury compensation rate for the first time in nearly 40 years

The rate has increased from $30 to $50 per day.

News in brief for July 1: Book sale support, volunteers mobilized, Right to Vote Act, consequences of Iran war

A brief look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

Hawaiʻi Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program error rate at 10.92%, USDA reports

Hawaiʻi recorded a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rate of 10.92% in fiscal year 2025, exceeding both the congressional threshold and the national average, according to data released Wednesday by the US Department of Agriculture.

Amnesty period announced for delinquent charitable organizations

Eligible charities that complete overdue filings and satisfy registration requirements can have their applicable late fees and penalties waived.

Hawai‘i senator introduces measure that aims to provide digital transparency amid AI-generated content

The legislation is also meant to help protect Hawai‘i artists and creators.

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University of Hawaiʻi to decommission third telescope

The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope on Maunakea will conclude science operations on September 15, 2026 and will prepare for its decommissioning by 2030.

Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union awards $22K in grants to help teachers meet classroom needs

The grants — each up to $500 — help educators on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island purchase classroom supplies, books, technology, equipment and other resources that support student learning.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 3-9: Bob Dylan tribute, free farm tour, Astronomy on Tap and more

Hey, Big Island. There's more to do this week than just Fourth of July festivities. Check out our top 10 things to do now!

Police remind motorists to drive sober this Fourth of July weekend

"This Fourth of July, help keep our island roads safe for everyone. Buckle up, drive alert, celebrate responsibly and do your part to ensure everyone makes it home safely," said Hawaiʻi Police Department in a release.

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Maui police launch Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign for Fourth of July weekend

Starting tomorrow, Friday, July 3, and continuing through the Fourth of July Weekend, the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols at various locations to address impaired driving over the holiday weekend.

Ned Davis installed as MEO Board President

A veteran of the Maui Economic Opportunity Board of Directors, Ned Davis, was installed Thursday, June 25, for his second go-round as President.

UH continues decommissioning of UKIRT telescope; science operations to end this fall

The University of Hawaiʻi is taking another significant step toward reducing the number of telescopes on Maunakea, announcing July 1, 2026 that science operations at the United Kingdom Infra-Red Telescope (UKIRT) on Hawai'i Island will conclude on Sept. 15.

Do humpback whales fertilize Hawaiian waters? Maui study tests the “Whale Pump”

The aim is to quantify the "whale pump," the process by which whales fertilize the ocean through waste, cycling nutrients that feed phytoplankton, the microscopic plants that form the base of the marine food web and produce roughly half of the oxygen we breathe.