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Volcano Watch: What fans the flames observed at volcanic vents?

Recently, something has been observed “dancing” above the active eruptive vents inside Halemaʻumaʻu…Hydrogen flames!

Three hikers rescued near Kalalau Beach along the Nā Pali Coast on Thursday

First responders transported by helicopter two injured hikers and a distressed hiker to Princeville Airport, where medics awaited.

High surf to hit all Hawaiian Islands starting Saturday morning

According to the National Weather Service, a moderate south to southwest swell will bring advisory-level surf for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through early Sunday morning.

Gov. Green intends to veto 19 bills passed by Hawaiʻi State Legislature

Green is not required to veto every bill indicated on the Intent-to-Veto list, but he cannot veto a bill that is not included and he has until July 9 to issue final vetoes.

Kauaʻi Fire Department battling brush fire in Keālia

As of 8 p.m. on Friday, there are no threats to nearby structures and no reports of injuries.

Change-of-command ceremony solidifies the new leadership for the Pacific Missile Range Facility

Captain Robert Prince has assumed command of the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, succeeding Captain Brett Stevenson, who is retiring after a 35-year naval career.

New Hawaiʻi law protects child performers’ earnings

Gov. Josh Green signed a new law on Wednesday that requires parents to set aside part of their child’s entertainment income in a trust, a move aimed at preventing financial exploitation of young performers.

Survey to assess emergency preparedness level of Kauaʻi households this month

The Kauaʻi District Health Office will evaluate emergency preparedness of 210 randomly selected Kauaʻi households through a survey conducted June 23-27.

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Volcano Watch: What fans the flames observed at volcanic vents?
High surf to hit all Hawaiian Islands starting Saturday morning
Gov. Green intends to veto 19 bills passed by Hawaiʻi State Legislature
Kauaʻi Fire Department battling brush fire in Keālia
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Final workshop for Waimea 400 housing project scheduled this week
Rebirth and renewal: Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi unveils spectacular transformation
Flipping the script on aging: Community invited to Older Americans Award Ceremony
Reminder: Festival, event listings offered at no cost on Kaua‘i Festivals & Events website

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Maui Police Department’s 18th CIT Graduates

The Maui Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) welcomed 22 new members to its list of trained personnel during a graduation ceremony on Friday. The class, consisting of officers and civilians from the Maui Police Department, Job Corps Maui, Kamehameha School Kapālama, Kamehameha School Maui, and Maui Aids Foundation, completed 40 hours of training earlier during the week.

Hawaiʻi Legislature passed 320 bills; Gov. Green intends to veto 19 of them

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., today informed legislative leaders and stakeholders of his intent to veto 19 bills passed during the 2025 regular session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature. Green has until July 9 to issue final vetoes. All other bills will become law by July 9. 

Maui Council approves staff pay raises after contentious debate on transparency

After a tense 90-minute debate, the Maui County Council voted 6-3 on Friday to give its staff a 15% pay increase, plus an additional 5% for experience and performance-based "step" increases.

Lahaina Restoration Foundation receives $30K donation to support rebuild

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation has received a $30,000 donation from Bishop Clark Zenkyu Watanabe of the Koyasan Shingon Mission of Hawaiʻi and Rev. Takayuki Meguro of the Lahaina Shingon Mission to aid in the restoration of Lahaina’s historic sites damaged by the August 2023 wildfires, per an announcement Friday.

Puʻunēnē Avenue widening project reaches 40% completion; work set to finish second half of 2026

Work on the state’s $25.5 million Puʻunēnē Avenue road widening project is around 40% complete, according to state Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen in an email Wednesday. The projected timeline for the entire project to widen the roadway from two to four lanes is either late third quarter or early fourth quarter of 2026. […]

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ACLU of Hawai‘i asks county leaders not to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The ACLU of Hawaiʻi is investigating concerns about how Immigration and Customs Enforcement warrants are executed, potential use of excessive force, and other violations of law.

State legislature designates September as Hawaiian History Month

The measure honors the enduring legacy of Queen Liliʻuokalani and recognizes the many contributions of the Native Hawaiian community to Hawaiʻi’s past, present and future.

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 07, 2025

Surf along south facing shores have begun to build slowly today as long period energy from the south-southwest trickles in this afternoon. Due to the...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for June 07, 2025

Surf along south facing shores have begun to build slowly today as long period energy from the south-southwest trickles in this afternoon. Due to the...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for June 07, 2025

Trade winds will ease over the weekend as the high pressure system to the northeast weakens. With a weak upper low passing just north of the state&#44...