Hawai‘i News Governor signs legislation expanding access to health care, relieving medical debt
Kaua‘i News Afternoon high tides could cause minor coastal flooding on Kauaʻi through Tuesday
‘Food trucks. Local flavor. Stronger together.’
Homestead Community Development Corporation invites food entrepreneurs to 'be part of something local' and join a vibrant food truck community at Anahola Marketplace. July 12, 2026 · 05:00am
New comfort station at Hā‘ena State Park a community-led effort
A recent blessing commemorated the community-led effort by Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana and its nonprofit partner The Hanalei Initiative, in the funding and construction of the comfort station and accompanying septic system.Community Portion of Kalena Park in Līhu‘e to close temporarily
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Kaua‘i News
Governor signs legislation expanding access to health care, relieving medical debt
These reforms — which Hawai‘i Gov. Green signed during two separate ceremonies — help ensure people receive screenings, treatment and support they need without risking financial stability.
Afternoon high tides could cause minor coastal flooding on Kauaʻi through Tuesday
Residents on Kauaʻi are advised to prepare for minor coastal flooding through Tuesday, as the National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Coastal Flood Statement.
Portion of Kalena Park in Līhu‘e to close temporarily
The July 14-15 closure is necessary for scheduled maintenance, including installation of irrigation for new trees located along the Rice Street rock wall; it will only affect the basketball and pickleball courts.
‘Food trucks. Local flavor. Stronger together.’
Homestead Community Development Corporation invites food entrepreneurs to ‘be part of something local’ and join a vibrant food truck community at Anahola Marketplace.
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Hawaii News
Governor signs legislation expanding access to health care, relieving medical debt
These reforms — which Hawai‘i Gov. Green signed during two separate ceremonies — help ensure people receive screenings, treatment and support they need without risking financial stability.
Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment
New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.
Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe
W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.
News in brief for July 10: Alumni Makers’ Market, Alaska Air Group is No. 1, safer drinking water and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Volcano Watch: Deep dive into Hawaiʻi’s deep earthquakes
Though most of state’s day-to-day seismic activity occurs within volcanic systems, these widely felt — often offshore — deep earthquakes are not at all directly related to magmatic processes; learn more in today’s “Volcano Watch.”
Stuff the Bus returns to help Kauaʻi keiki start new school year strong
The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division school supply drive helps keiki start the new school year strong; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles to collect donations for families in need.
Big Island News
Monthly meeting of Kūpuna Watch in Puna scheduled at beginning of week
Kūpuna Watch is designed to promote safety awareness, strengthen communication between police and residents and support efforts to keep neighborhoods safe, particularly for seniors.
Minor coastal flooding possible on Big Island during afternoon high tides through Tuesday
Residents of the Big Island are advised to prepare for minor coastal flooding through Tuesday, as the National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Coastal Flood Statement.
Measures expanding healthcare access, relieving medical debt become law with governor’s signature
These reforms — which Hawai‘i Gov. Green signed during two separate ceremonies — help ensure people receive screenings, treatment and support they need without risking financial stability.
Most of Big Island sees above average rainfall last month, with 10 sites having wettest June on record
Several locations on the leeward side, on the other hand, didn't fare as well, with much of the Kona and Kohala coasts, slopes and interior higher elevations recording below average rainfall for June.
Maui News
Maui County Volleyball Officials sought for 2026-27 season
The nonprofit Maui County Volleyball Officials organization is actively recruiting for the upcoming 2026-2027 high school volleyball season.
DOH: Risk to Hawaiʻi remains ‘very low’ amid New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico
Following recent detections of New World screwworm in animals on the US mainland, the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawai‘i Department of Health are reassuring residents that the risk to Hawai‘i remains very low and that proactive protective measures are underway.
Ho‘ōla Nā Pua appoints Shelley Cramer as CEO
Ho‘ōla Nā Pua, a Hawai‘i-based nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of child sex trafficking and the healing of exploited youth, announced the appointment of Shelley Cramer as Chief Executive Officer.
Motorist advisory: Expect utility work Tuesday across Lower Pāʻia Park along Hāna Highway
Hawaiian Electric contractors will install a weather station on a utility pole along Hāna Highway in Pāʿia on from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, partially closing the far-right mauka lane of the highway across from Lower Pāʻia Park, also known as Baby Beach Park.
