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    • Construction on Puhi Road hit with delays

    Crews are currently working to repave the roadway in preparation for reopening Puhi Road to one lane of traffic.

    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

    Pacific Missile Range Facility, state awarded $4.73M to support Kaua‘i projects to improve environment, readiness

    The federal funding through the U.S. Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program will support the Navy facility and state Division of Forestry and Wildlife expansion of ecosystem restoration, wildfire resilience and watershed protection efforts, among several other projects, on the Garden Isle. August 26, 2026 · 05:00am

    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.

    Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi to receive up to $76 million in landmark multi-state settlement with Meta

    Hawai‘i News Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales a ‘stark reminder’ of…

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    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.

    Update: Kaua‘i Police Department non-emergency line now operational

    The public can now call 808-241-1711.

    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.

    Construction on Puhi Road hit with delays

    Crews are currently working to repave the roadway in preparation for reopening Puhi Road to one lane of traffic.

    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.
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    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.

    Episode 54 of lava fountaining in ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea on Big Island ends after 9 hours

    The latest episode of continuous lava geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater and confined inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park began at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; additional details will be provided in the next official report from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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    Police arrest Ocean View man for custodial interference, drug offenses

    Dean K. Padamida was arrested and charged following an investigation into an Oʻahu runaway believed to have been staying with Padamida.

    What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Hawaiian Electric, county Department of Water Supply and additional updates

    In case you missed it, President Donald Trump approved federal disaster assistance to aid recovery efforts, updates on electric restoration and much more

    Department of Health investigates potential locally-acquired case of cyclosporiasis

    The sixth case involves an Oʻahu resident who reportedly became ill with cyclosporiasis at the end of July and did not travel outside Hawaiʻi during the period when they were likely exposed.

    8 motorists arrested week of Aug. 10-16 for DUI on Big Island roadways

    Three of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes; 2 were younger than 21 years old; police so far this year have made 487 DUI arrests, a 15.3% decrease compared with 575 during the same period last year.

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    Hawaiʻi Island power restoration timeframes and recovery progress following Hurricane Lala

    Hawaiian Electric crews continued to make steady progress across Hawaiʻi Island, restoring service to more than 1,400 customers since yesterday as additional equipment and resources arrive to support the ongoing recovery efforts.

    DOH investigates potential locally acquired case of cyclosporiasis on Oʻahu

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is investigating a sixth reported case of cyclosporiasis. The case involves an Oʻahu resident who became ill at the end of July and did not travel outside Hawaiʻi during the period when they were likely exposed.

    Coco Deck Lahaina celebrates two years on Sept. 5

    Coco Deck Lahaina celebrates two years in the heart of Lahaina with a full day of food, drinks, live music, special offers, and island vibes on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.

    Aloha Fridays at Kapalua returns Aug. 28 with live music and local food vendors

    Aloha Fridays at Kapalua, the quarterly community gathering hosted by Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., returns on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Barn in Kapalua. The free, family-friendly event brings together live music, local food vendors, residents and visitors for an evening celebrating community and the creative spirit of West Maui.