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Hurricane Fausto Friday Update: Storm expected to weaken before reaching Hawaiʻi, high surf advisory extended

The current forecast brings the system near or just north of the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portions of next week and as a tropical storm.

News in brief for July 24: Endowed professorship, Red Hill, colorectal cancer summit and more

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

Volcano Watch: Watching volcanoes move, one survey at a time

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on global positioning satellite data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi; data collected are by a combination of permanent stations and annual surveys, giving scientists a picture of Mauna Loa’s changing shape through time.

The Wellness Event returns to Walmart stores statewide just in time for busy back-to-school season

Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Līhuʻe Walmart.

Former Kaua‘i resident indicted with trafficking fentanyl charge

The charge stems from an incident on May 23, 2025, when law enforcement executed a search warrant on the 55-year-old woman’s vehicle and seized approximately 81.5 grams of fentanyl.

REMINDER: Roads temporarily closed, Kōloa Shuttle schedule modified during upcoming Kōloa Plantation Days

Ho‘owili Road will be closed the morning of July 26 to accommodate the festival’s Family Fun Run, while portions of Poʻipū, Kōloa and Maluhia roads will be shuttered for several hours causing several stops of the Kōloa Shuttle to be canceled the afternoon of July 25 for the annual parade.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Hurricane Fausto Friday Update: Storm expected to weaken before reaching Hawaiʻi, high surf advisory extended

The current forecast brings the system near or just north of the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portions of next week and as a tropical storm.

News in brief for July 24: Endowed professorship, Red Hill, colorectal cancer summit and more

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

Volcano Watch: Watching volcanoes move, one survey at a time

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on global positioning satellite data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi; data collected are by a combination of permanent stations and annual surveys, giving scientists a picture of Mauna Loa’s changing shape through time.

The Wellness Event returns to Walmart stores statewide just in time for busy back-to-school season

Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Līhuʻe Walmart.

Former Kaua‘i resident indicted with trafficking fentanyl charge

The charge stems from an incident on May 23, 2025, when law enforcement executed a search warrant on the 55-year-old woman’s vehicle and seized approximately 81.5 grams of fentanyl.

32nd installment of Made in Hawaiʻi Festival scheduled in August

Mark your calendars now; tickets go on sale Aug. 1 for what is hyped as what is expected to be the Honolulu festival’s biggest and best year yet.

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Hurricane Fausto Friday Update: Risk of some impacts from wind, rainfall increasing, high surf advisory extended

While the storm is expected to weaken and there are no current coastal watches or warnings in effect for Hawaiʻi, the risk of wind and rainfall impacts to the state is increasing.

REMINDER: Candidates to speak at Democratic Party Grand Rally before votes are counted in 2026 primary elections

Gov. Josh Green, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda, and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda to lead a lineup of candidates set to speak with voters at Moʻoheau Bandstand in Hilo ahead of the primary elections.

Walmart hosts annual summer wellness event at stores statewide just in time before new school year

Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Hilo and Kailua-Kona Walmart stores.

Hawaiian Electric monitoring Hurricane Fausto, preparing for possible impact

Hawaiian Electric urges customers to take precautions as the hurricane approaches.

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Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, four others indicted on bribery, corruption charges

An Oʻahu grand jury on Thursday indicted Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and four others in a sweeping public corruption case tied to the state’s COVID-19 community testing program. “For years, people in Hawaiʻi have wondered, why can’t we investigate and prosecute our own public officials for corruption? This is the reason why the Legislature created […]

UH Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott marks his first year with two national championships, fundraising record

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics Director Matt Elliott closed out his first year on the job June 30, a stretch that included two national and conference championships, a fundraising record and a shift to free statewide broadcasts that will expand access for fans on Maui and across the state.

Four Maui Nui groups receive funding from HTA’s Kūkulu Ola program

Four Maui Nui organizations are among 30 statewide recipients of nearly $900,000 in cultural funding awarded by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority through its Kūkulu Ola program, the agency announced Thursday. The grants, which run through the end of the year, support community organizations that perpetuate Hawaiian cultural practices, offer educational programming, preserve cultural sites and […]

Maui Pony Allstars to sell Fukushima hot dogs tonight in Kīhei to fund trip to California tournament

The Maui Pony Allstars 14U team will sell Fukushima hot dogs Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Azeka Mauka in Kīhei as part of Kīhei 4th Friday, with proceeds going toward the team’s trip to the Pony Regional Tournament in West Covina, Calif. The 12-member team earned the trip by winning the state tournament […]