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Family of murdered Amber Jackson renew call for answers on 15th anniversary of her death

15 years since Amber Jackson’s murder on Kaua’i, no arrests nor convictions have been made. Friends and family appeal to the public to come forward with information

Four Kaua‘i Police Department leaders receive much-deserved promotions

Lieutenants Stacy Perreira and Lance Okasaki were promoted to captains, while Capts. Makana Rivera and Darren Rose each received the rank of assistant chief. They are key leaders in the department’s growth and success.

Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for July 5-11

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

Hawaiʻi State Commission on the Status of Women mobilizes to protect women, girls from regressive policies of feds

Multi-faceted approach includes exploring legislative options to offset federal funding reductions, expanding state programs and fostering public-private partnerships, as well as raising awareness of resources and legal rights.

State releases its first Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan

“This plan is the catalyst for creating a future that all people can thrive in,” said Hawaiʻi Youth Transportation Council Member Kawika Pegram. “Through this plan, we can harness the power of local industry, create meaningful jobs and invest in public infrastructure like never before.”

Governor vetoes 8 measures, signs 12 remaining bills on his intent-to-veto list

Green struck down bills relating to tax credits, transportation, the state’s Major Disaster Fund, property, stadium facility and convention center naming rights and others. Leadership of the Hawai‘i Legislature said a special legislative session to attempt their override is not necessary.

Kauaʻi surgeon warns about firework dangers

Orthopedic surgeon Alyssa Carnegie shares information and tips for the Kaua‘i community to help ensure a safe and fun holiday.

Volcano Watch: So what on Earth (or at least on Kīlauea) is a ‘gas piston’?

Essentially, gas pistoning is a shallow, degassing-driven rise and fall of a lava surface. Pistons often occur in narrow conduits, although they can happen in larger lava lakes and even in lava channels — and in bunches, as part of a series.

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Hawaiʻi State Commission on the Status of Women mobilizes to protect women, girls from regressive policies of feds
State releases its first Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan
Governor vetoes 8 measures, signs 12 remaining bills on his intent-to-veto list
Volcano Watch: So what on Earth (or at least on Kīlauea) is a ‘gas piston’?
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Kaua'i Tourism News Chevron Forward

Kaua’i conservation leaders hope Hawaiʻi’s new Green Fee will prioritize environmental initiatives, not tourism
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

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St. Anthony School banks on new sports academy, ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i program to boost plummeting enrollment

The blueprint to attract students to St. Anthony, the alma mater of Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and Major League Baseball two-time champion Shane Victorino, has been developed over the past year and is being implemented for K-12 for the 2025-26 school year.

Maui Weather Forecast for July 05, 2025

Stable and breezy trade winds will continue through Wednesday as a strong high pressure ridge anchors in place north of the state. Brief passing showers will...

Maui Weather Forecast for July 05, 2025

Stable and breezy trade winds will continue through Wednesday as a strong high pressure ridge anchors in place north of the state. Brief passing showers will...

First Hawaiian Bank parcels in Lānaʻi City on Maui Council’s July 8 regular meeting agenda

Maui County Council members are set to consider accepting two parcels of land in Lānaʻi City that had been the site of First Hawaiian Bank’s Lānaʻi branch for a century before it closed at the end of June last year. Ready for consideration on the Council’s July 8 agenda, resolution 25-122 would authorize the acceptance […]

Maui Surf Forecast for July 05, 2025

Surf for south facing shores will gradually fall below the summertime average over the weekend as the current S swell subsides. Tiny, long-period S swells...

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Hawai‘i private attorneys get pay bump for first time in 20 years for court-appointed work

Gov. Josh Green signed into law the new state pay scale that provides $150 an hour for work done in and outside of the courtroom by private practice attorneys.

Scheduled Hawai‘i Island lane closures on state roadways for July 5-11

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 05, 2025

Stable trade winds will will become breezy and gusty Saturday through at least Tuesday as strong high pressure develops far north of the state. Modest showers...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 05, 2025

Stable trade winds will will become breezy and gusty Saturday through at least Tuesday as strong high pressure develops far north of the state. Modest showers...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 05, 2025

Surf for south facing shores will gradually fall below the summertime average over the weekend as the current S swell subsides. Tiny, long-period S swells...