Community 2 new officers welcomed at The Salvation Army Hanapēpē Corps
Kaua‘i News County of Kauaʻi Housing Agency to open Section 8 voucher waiting list next week
Vandalism forces closure of Kauaʻi preschool as new owner works to reopen under new name
Little Wonders Preschool, formerly A Room to Grow Preschool, is on a mission to restore its vibrant learning environment after acts of vandalism forced its closure. August 27, 2026 · 05:00am
Kaua‘i County Council honors Pakele, the last known wild ‘akikiki on Garden Isle
"Kaua‘i County Council proudly honors Pakele’s extraordinary life and enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and resilience for the ‘akikiki," says a council Facebook post from Aug. 26. "May her story...Kaua‘i News Update: Kaua‘i Police Department non-emergency line now operational
Hawai‘i News Sixth case of cyclosporiasis may have been acquired locally
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Kaua‘i News
Carvalho withdraws from Kauaʻi mayoral debate against Rapozo
The event will go on as planned Thursday night with only Mel Rapozo, current chair of the Kauaʻi County Council, participating.
2 new officers welcomed at The Salvation Army Hanapēpē Corps
The arrival of new corps leadership also coincides with the return of two annual events — Capt. Andy’s Nā Pali Coast Cruise for a Cause and the Hanapēpē Corps Kūpuna Luncheon — that further support and celebrate the Kauaʻi community.
Vandalism forces closure of Kauaʻi preschool as new owner works to reopen under new name
Little Wonders Preschool, formerly A Room to Grow Preschool, is on a mission to restore its vibrant learning environment after acts of vandalism forced its closure.
Kaua‘i County Council honors Pakele, the last known wild ‘akikiki on Garden Isle
“Kaua‘i County Council proudly honors Pakele’s extraordinary life and enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and resilience for the ‘akikiki,” says a council Facebook post from Aug. 26. “May her story inspire continued efforts to protect Kaua‘i’s native forests and ensure that her species may one day thrive in the wild once again.”
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Hawaii News
Vandalism forces closure of Kauaʻi preschool as new owner works to reopen under new name
Little Wonders Preschool, formerly A Room to Grow Preschool, is on a mission to restore its vibrant learning environment after acts of vandalism forced its closure.
Sixth case of cyclosporiasis may have been acquired locally
According to the Department of Health, an Oʻahu resident became ill with cyclosporiasis at the end of July and did not travel outside Hawaiʻi during the period when they were likely exposed.
Hawaiʻi to receive up to $76 million in landmark multi-state settlement with Meta
Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook.
Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales a ‘stark reminder’ of ocean plastic pollution impact
A new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found about 23% of stranded short-finned pilot whales throughout a 13-year period in the main Hawaiian Islands had large masses of the debris, essentially ocean trash, inside their stomachs.
Stories in brief for Aug. 26: Miss Universal Woman Hawaiʻi, Fulbright winner, women’s basketball newcomers, Shoji Society and more
A quick look at news and sports stories from throughout the state and beyond.
U.S. Navy, NASA release final environmental impact statement for proposed use of state lands
The U.S. Navy and NASA have released the final environmental impact statement for continued use of state lands on Kauaʻi, crucial for Pacific Missile Range Facility operations and the Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory’s geodetic data collection.
Big Island News
Donated fuel available today, Friday for Hurricane Lala victims on Big Island still dependent on portable generators
Two Hawaiʻi companies, Island Energy Services and Big Island Energy, joined forces to provide the fuel in Kurtistown and Pāhala.
Pakele — last known wild ‘akikiki, a native Hawaiian honeycreeper unique to Garden Isle — honored by Kaua‘i County Council
"Kaua‘i County Council proudly honors Pakele’s extraordinary life and enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and resilience for the ‘akikiki," says a council Facebook post from Aug. 26. "May her story inspire continued efforts to protect Kaua‘i’s native forests and ensure that her species may one day thrive in the wild once again."
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary to reopen next week; power returned to customers in Pāhala
Find these updates and more, including updates about water service restoration for communities still experiencing outages and where to get assistance filing an insurance claim today (Aug. 27) in Hilo.
Maui News
Visitor spending and arrivals increased to Maui in July 2026
"The July 2026 visitor counts represent an 83.4% recovery when compared to pre-wildfire July 2023 with 297,082 visitors," said DBEDT Director James Kunane Tokioka. "For the first seven months of 2026, there were 1,618,051 visitors on Maui, a 7.7% growth compared to year-to-date 2025, but 9.8% lower than the same period before the wildfires."
Major transmission line restored as power returns to Pāhala; 1,600 still without power after Hurricane Lala
Hawaiian Electric reached a restoration milestone on Hawaiʻi Island with the successful return of a key transmission line from Pāhala to Kīlauea, allowing crews to return power to customers in Pāhala. Work continues around the clock to restore approximately 1,600 customers remaining without power.
Lahainaluna High School Foundation hosts annual general meeting, Sept. 15
The Lahainaluna High School Foundation announces its annual general meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. The meeting, which is open to all Lahainaluna alumni, parents, and interested parties will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Samuel Kamakau Library on campus. A quarterly Board of Directors meeting will follow.
