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Community Delivering aloha: Salvation Army makes special sweet deliveries on National Donut Day

Manhunt ends for Kauaʻi murder suspect in water behind Kapaʻa Public Libary; Billy Sinclair taken into custody
Kauaʻi police had been searching for the 51-year-old Kīlauea resident for more than two days after a murder in Hanalei and a separate shooting in Kīlauea, both happening early Saturday morning. June 07, 2026 · 09:50pm
4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference focuses on turning local food ideas into market-ready products
The event Tuesday, June 23, at Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort on Oʻahu will bring together Hawaiʻi farmers, value-added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply chain partners and resource providers for a full-day of discussions about food innovation.Hawai‘i News No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines
Community Education in brief for June 7: New Mānoa chancellor, HCC chancellor to retire, Hammatt…
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Several lane closures scheduled through June 12 on state roadways around Kaua‘i

Lane closures scheduled through June 10 on Momi, Kahalou streets in Kīlauea

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$46 million in federal funds for Native Hawaiian Education Program will be extended…

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YWCA Kauaʻi launches LGBTQIA2S+ support group as Pride Month events continue
Kaua‘i News
Hawai‘i Health and Harm Reduction Center opens new Kauaʻi office
Community leaders, healthcare partners and residents gathered to welcome expanded health services to Kauaʻi.
4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference focuses on turning local food ideas into market-ready products
The event Tuesday, June 23, at Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort on Oʻahu will bring together Hawaiʻi farmers, value-added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply chain partners and resource providers for a full-day of discussions about food innovation.
Wanted Kauaʻi murder suspect has 2 restraining orders against him for violent threats to his neighbors
One neighbor said William “Billy” Sinclair pulled a gun on him and two other neighbors said SInclair threatened multiple times to kill their dogs.
Manhunt ends for Kauaʻi murder suspect in water behind Kapaʻa Public Libary; Billy Sinclair taken into custody
Kauaʻi police had been searching for the 51-year-old Kīlauea resident for more than two days after a murder in Hanalei and a separate shooting in Kīlauea, both happening early Saturday morning.
Delivering aloha: Salvation Army makes special sweet deliveries on National Donut Day
The Līhuʻe and Hanapēpē Corps, along with Island Craves Kauaʻi, in anticipation of the annual observance traditionally on the first Friday in June, treated staff and employees of Kauaʻi County and elsewhere May 12 and June 1, celebrating public servants who are making a positive difference in their communities.
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4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference focuses on turning local food ideas into market-ready products
The event Tuesday, June 23, at Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort on Oʻahu will bring together Hawaiʻi farmers, value-added producers, food manufacturers, entrepreneurs, supply chain partners and resource providers for a full-day of discussions about food innovation.
Delivering aloha: Salvation Army makes special sweet deliveries on National Donut Day
The Līhuʻe and Hanapēpē Corps, along with Island Craves Kauaʻi, in anticipation of the annual observance traditionally on the first Friday in June, treated staff and employees of Kauaʻi County and elsewhere May 12 and June 1, celebrating public servants who are making a positive difference in their communities.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.8 (preliminary 8.2) magnitude earthquake reported at 1:38 p.m. on June 7, 2026 in Mindanao, Philippines.
Education in brief for June 7: New Mānoa chancellor, HCC chancellor to retire, Hammatt honored
Brief looks at education news from throughout the islands.
Getting up to SPEED: New task force continues work to streamline permitting process
New permitted interaction working groups will focus on water and wells, district boundary amendments and building codes.
State reassures residents Medicaid benefits, services not impacted by suspension of Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit funding
Hawaiʻi receives about $3 million per year from the federal government to fund the Hawaiʻi Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, which is mandated by federal law to fight Medicaid fraud and protect patients from abuse and neglect; unfortunately, federal officials say the Hawaiʻi unit falls short of expectations and has for many years.
Big Island News
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teen girl last seen in April
The 15-year-old was last seen in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision and is known to frequent the Hilo and Puna areas.
Annual EPIC system update scheduled later this week
Electronic Processing and Information Center — Hawai'i County's online portal for permits, plan submissions, inspections, payments and public records — will be unavailable from 1 a.m. June 11 through 8 a.m. June 12.
Hoapili Teacher Pathways program to be offered at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses statewide
The program — which University of Hawaiʻi launched in 2023 at its Maui College campus — offers tuition-free online courses, flexible enrollment, free entry-level certifications and a seamless 4-year degree path, with no prerequisites necessary.
Maui News
Wanted: A visionary leader to fuel Hawaiʻi’s workforce future
The University of Hawaiʻi has officially posted the job description for a highly anticipated, newly created position: the associate vice president (AVP) for workforce development. Serving as the primary architect for a cohesive workforce strategy across all 10 UH campuses, this leader will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between academia and industry to meet the pressing labor needs of the State of Hawaiʻi.
Red Cross launches ‘Shelter Hero’ volunteer training ahead of El Niño Hurricane Season
The Hawai‘i Red Cross is bracing for a busier than normal hurricane season this summer and fall. The typical hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. This year, Red Cross chapters across the region are looking to train community members in shelter operations before disaster strikes.
West Maui Taxpayers Association hosts 2026 Primary Candidates Night, June 25
The West Maui Taxpayers Association hosts a 2026 Primary Candidates Night on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Lahaina Civic Center, Social Hall. The event starts at 4 p.m. with a Meet & Greet, and the formal program begins at 5 p.m.
Polynesian Voyaging Society to celebrate 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s maiden voyage
ʻIolani Palace and Inspiration Hawaiʻi Museum, in partnership with the Polynesian Voyaging Society, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa's maiden voyage to Tahiti and back with hula, music, panels, free admission and a film festival on Sunday, June 14, 2026.


