Kaua‘i News Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa
Community Keoki’s Paradise honors Sean Puahi Chun for preservation, perpetuation of Hawaiian…
Six candidates battle in Aug. 8 primary to become Kauaʻi’s next mayor
The candidates, which include three current Kauaʻi County Council members, are all running to replace term-limited Derek S.K. Kawakami. August 05, 2026 · 05:00am
Hawaiʻi Foodbank to host a week-long food drive to combat food insecurity
Hawaiʻi Foodbank is hosting the annual Food Drive Day and will be accepting donations at six locations in Kauaʻi from Aug. 22 to 29.Kaua‘i News Chan Zuckerberg Fund invests more than $330,000 for Kauaʻiʻs education
news Free car seat safety checks scheduled across Kauaʻi this month
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Kauaʻi Police Department officers earn Mothers Against Drunk Driving award
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Road closures scheduled for Ala Wai Road in Waimea
Lane closures scheduled through Aug. 7 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
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Kaua‘i News
Six candidates battle in Aug. 8 primary to become Kauaʻi’s next mayor
The candidates, which include three current Kauaʻi County Council members, are all running to replace term-limited Derek S.K. Kawakami.
Hawaiʻi Foodbank to host a week-long food drive to combat food insecurity
Hawaiʻi Foodbank is hosting the annual Food Drive Day and will be accepting donations at six locations in Kauaʻi from Aug. 22 to 29.
News briefs for Aug. 5: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice formally swears-in, PUC expands program
Two statewide news stories on Hawaiʻi’s newest Chief Justice and the latest decision by the Public Utilities Commission.
Overnight water service shutdown scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa
The shutdown will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa area from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Aug. 5-6, weather permitting, and will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa.
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Hawaii News
Hawaiʻi Foodbank to host a week-long food drive to combat food insecurity
Hawaiʻi Foodbank is hosting the annual Food Drive Day and will be accepting donations at six locations in Kauaʻi from Aug. 22 to 29.
News briefs for Aug. 5: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice formally swears-in, PUC expands program
Two statewide news stories on Hawaiʻi’s newest Chief Justice and the latest decision by the Public Utilities Commission.
Surfrider Kauaʻi August newsletter touts county council actions, upcoming events, more
Nonprofit supports two measures recently approved by council members, including Resolution 2026-24 urging the county administration to prioritize waste diversion, curbside recycling and development of materials recovery facility as work to extend life of Kekaha Landfill continues, as well as Resolution 2026-21 urging state to prohibit commercial aquarium fish collection.
Deadline approaching to apply for 2026 ‘Ohina Labs for filmmakers
There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi County’s District 4 is an open council seat with Ashley Kierkiewicz unable to run due to term limits
With County Council member Ashley Kierkiewicz unable to pursue re-election due to term limits, four candidates are running to represent Lower Puna.
Repairs scheduled at Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station
Residents are asked to take their recyclables to the Volcano or Keaʻau recycling and transfer stations during the construction period.
Maui News
Eligibility expands for Hoʻokumu Hou home rebuilding programs following 2023 Maui Wildfires
The County of Maui has extended the Hoʻokumu Hou application deadline to Dec. 31, 2026, and expanded eligibility for wildfire recovery programs following an increase in federal income limits.
Maui Weather Forecast for August 05, 2026
Light to moderate trade winds will prevail for the next few days, followed by increasing trade wind speeds this weekend. Meanwhile, an upper disturbance just to...
38th Annual Larry Libres Fishing & Diving Tournament
Melcor Boco poked the biggest tako at the Larry Libres Fishing & Diving Tournament, held Saturday at Kanahā Beach Park, becoming the first repeat champion in the 38-year history of the event.
Council panel sends water bill back to Water Board amid questions over need
The Maui County Council's Water and Infrastructure Committee agreed Monday to return a revised subdivision bill to the Board of Water Supply for further review. The move came after committee members and testifiers questioned whether the measure changes anything the Department of Water Supply can't already do on its own.
