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Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi Housing Agency to host free first-time homebuyer education event July 30
‘Fablehaven’ author Brandon Mull brings fantasy storytelling to Līhuʻe Public Library
The New York Times bestselling authori will provide a free public presentation on July 21 that focuses on creativity, storytelling, reading and his writing process, combining humor with practical advice. July 19, 2026 · 05:00am
Single lane closure set for Kahiliholo Road through November
Crews will replace two concrete box culverts and 300 feet of guardrail on Kahiliholo Road from July 27 to Nov. 30.Business Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative seeks recovery of costs incurred by wildfire…
Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission elects new chairperson, welcomes 2 new members
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‘Fablehaven’ author Brandon Mull brings fantasy storytelling to Līhuʻe Public Library
The New York Times bestselling authori will provide a free public presentation on July 21 that focuses on creativity, storytelling, reading and his writing process, combining humor with practical advice.
Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business
The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.
Kauaʻi Housing Agency to host free first-time homebuyer education event July 30
The event, with a theme “Homeownership Starts with Education,” will help prospective homebuyers better understand the steps involved in purchasing a home while connecting them with local housing professionals and resources.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative seeks recovery of costs incurred by wildfire mitigation plans, projects
The utility co-op requested to establish an initial surcharge to recover about $9.4 million in operations and maintenance, capital costs and compliance efforts.
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Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business
The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.
Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission elects new chairperson, welcomes 2 new members
Two-term commission vice president Michael Golojuch Jr. is panel’s new leader; Dr. Sylvia Romm and Crissi Doyle, the commission’s first transgender member, added to its ranks.
‘Unexpected and encouraging’: Hawaiian insect discoveries offer hope for rare species
New populations of Hawaiian moths and damselflies found in unexpected locations.
2,000-plus expected to gather for 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention on Oʻahu
The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi’s communities, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace and special performances.
Big Island News
2026 Native Hawaiian Convention to kick off next week on Oʻahu; 2,000-plus expected to gather
The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi's communities, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace and special performances.
New youth hub in Puna to guide young people toward independence
The Neighborhood Place of Puna has opened the Puna ʻŌpio Hub for youth and young adults, ages 14-25, as they explore employment and educational pathways that may seen inaccessible.
Maui News
Rep. Case introduces bill to boost transit-oriented affordable housing
US Rep. Ed Case, who represents urban Oʻahu in Congress, has introduced a bipartisan bill intended to encourage more affordable housing construction in areas designated for transit-oriented development, an approach that could offer new financing tools for projects statewide, including Maui.
Political newcomers top fundraising in races to fill critical Maui County Council seats
Bobby Pahia, who is running for the Upcountry seat that could impact the balance of the council, leads all primary candidates in fundraising heading into the Aug. 8 primary election.
Utility work along Kula Highway to impact traffic July 20-22
To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric contractors are replacing three utility poles along Kula Highway between Pueo Drive and Lepelepe Place that will impact traffic on Monday, July 20 to Wednesday, July 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. No service interruption is expected.
