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    • Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce to honor Mayor Derek Kawakami during special dinner

    The 12th annual Mayor's Event will highlight the leadership and impact of the outgoing term-limited mayor, who is now a Democratic candidate for Hawai‘i lieutenant governor.

    Hawai‘i News Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural…

    Hawai‘i News Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe

    ‘Food trucks. Local flavor. Stronger together.’

    Homestead Community Development Corporation invites food entrepreneurs to 'be part of something local' and join a vibrant food truck community at Anahola Marketplace. July 12, 2026 · 05:00am

    New comfort station at Hā‘ena State Park a community-led effort

    A recent blessing commemorated the community-led effort by Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana and its nonprofit partner The Hanalei Initiative, in the funding and construction of the comfort station and accompanying septic system.

    Kaua‘i News Staff training scheduled for one of Kaua‘i County’s departments

    Kaua‘i News Only 6 locations around Kauaʻi collect above-average rainfall in June

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    ‘Food trucks. Local flavor. Stronger together.’

    Homestead Community Development Corporation invites food entrepreneurs to ‘be part of something local’ and join a vibrant food truck community at Anahola Marketplace.

    New comfort station at Hā‘ena State Park a community-led effort

    A recent blessing commemorated the community-led effort by Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana and its nonprofit partner The Hanalei Initiative, in the funding and construction of the comfort station and accompanying septic system.

    Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce to honor Mayor Derek Kawakami during special dinner

    The 12th annual Mayor’s Event will highlight the leadership and impact of the outgoing term-limited mayor, who is now a Democratic candidate for Hawai‘i lieutenant governor.

    Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment

    New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.

    Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe

    W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.

    Staff training scheduled for one of Kaua‘i County’s departments

    The training will require the department to be closed for the day.
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    Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
    Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
    The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
    Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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    Gov. Josh Green signs legislation to address accountability, preserve natural environment

    New legislation, such as SB 2494 and SB 3253, aims to improve Hawaiʻi’s governance and support conservation efforts across the state.

    Astronomers discover wave of ancient quasars from dawn of universe

    W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island and European Space Agency Euclid mission double known population of these extremely luminous distant galactic cores powered by supermassive black holes, including the two most distant ever found.

    News in brief for July 10: Alumni Makers’ Market, Alaska Air Group is No. 1, safer drinking water and more

    A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

    Volcano Watch: Deep dive into Hawaiʻi’s deep earthquakes

    Though most of state’s day-to-day seismic activity occurs within volcanic systems, these widely felt — often offshore — deep earthquakes are not at all directly related to magmatic processes; learn more in today’s “Volcano Watch.”

    Stuff the Bus returns to help Kauaʻi keiki start new school year strong

    The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division school supply drive helps keiki start the new school year strong; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles to collect donations for families in need.

    Magnitude-4.5 quake rumbles off west coast of Big Island

    Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the temblor struck just after 8:15 p.m. July 9 about 34 miles west-southwest of Captain Cook at a depth of 24 miles below sea level; no damage to buildings or infrastructure expected.

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    Most of Big Island sees above average rainfall last month, with 10 sites having wettest June on record

    Several locations on the leeward side, on the other hand, didn't fare as well, with much of the Kona and Kohala coasts, slopes and interior higher elevations recording below average rainfall for June.

    Hawai‘i County Democrats tradition continues 70-some years later with 2026 Primary Grand Rally

    Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda will headline the pre-election event, which will be campaign central July 25 with dozens of Democratic candidates making their cases to voters before ballots arrive for the Aug. 8 state primary elections.

    Nearly 145K free summer meals served by end of June by state Education Department

    More than 52,000 breakfasts and 93,000 lunches were served as of June 30 at 74 participating public schools via U.S. Department of Agriculture's Seamless Summer Option.

    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 12, 2026

    Strong high pressure well north of the state (40N to 45N) will produce breezy trade winds into the first half of next week. A slight weakening and...

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    Maui Surf Forecast for July 12, 2026

    The current small medium-period south-southwest (190-200 degrees) swell will hold surf along south-facing shores below the summer average through the evening. A...

    Mele for Maui: Free Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra concert, Sept. 19

    Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, in its 15th Anniversary Season, is set to return to Maui for the first time in 10 years on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. In a symbolic celebration of September’s National Classical Music Month, Mele for Maui is a free summer concert event to be held at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows.

    UH President Hensel appointed to Mountain West leadership roles

    University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel has been appointed to key leadership positions within the Mountain West Conference, further strengthening the university's role as it begins full membership in the conference on July 1, 2026.

    Hawaiʻi Attorney General Lopez pushes FCC to further crackdown on illegal robocalls

    Attorney General Anne Lopez and 48 other attorneys general called on the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers’ access to legitimate telephone numbers.