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Kīlauea community says it has ‘lost trust’ in Kauaʻi police after lack of action resulted in deadly shooting
New Kauaʻi Police Chief Rudy Tai and members of the criminal justice system attended a public meeting Tuesday to explain their actions and hear concerns involving a homicide, attempted homicide and 2-day manhunt of William "Billy" Sinclair. July 09, 2026 · 05:00am
After lease scare ends with 15-year agreement, new chapter brewing at Kauaʻi Coffee Company
"To the community of Kauaʻi and the consumers of Kauaʻi Coffee, thank you for making your voices heard ... (and) reminding all of us how important Kauaʻi Coffee is, not only as a business, but as an employer, an agricultural institution, and part of the identity of this island," said James Priestley, vice president of Brue Baukol Capital Partners that owns the land that has been leased by the coffee company.Hawai‘i News Nonprofit partners sought for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua home…
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Kaua‘i News
Kīlauea community says it has ‘lost trust’ in Kauaʻi police after lack of action resulted in deadly shooting
New Kauaʻi Police Chief Rudy Tai and members of the criminal justice system attended a public meeting Tuesday to explain their actions and hear concerns involving a homicide, attempted homicide and 2-day manhunt of William “Billy” Sinclair.
After lease scare ends with 15-year agreement, new chapter brewing at Kauaʻi Coffee Company
“To the community of Kauaʻi and the consumers of Kauaʻi Coffee, thank you for making your voices heard … (and) reminding all of us how important Kauaʻi Coffee is, not only as a business, but as an employer, an agricultural institution, and part of the identity of this island,” said James Priestley, vice president of Brue Baukol Capital Partners that owns the land that has been leased by the coffee company.
Hawai’i Department of Agriculture monitors risk as New World screwworm cases rise on U.S. mainland
Despite the low risk to Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is enacting proactive, protective measures against the New World screwworm.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Wai‘oli Beach on Kaua‘i’s north shore
However, Hawai‘i Department of Health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or heavy rainfall: if the water is brown, turn around.
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Hawaii News
Hawai’i Department of Agriculture monitors risk as New World screwworm cases rise on U.S. mainland
Despite the low risk to Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is enacting proactive, protective measures against the New World screwworm.
Red Cross volunteers headed to help following Super Typhoon Bavi stage in Hawai‘i on their way
The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Nonprofit partners sought for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants
Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.
Bills regulating tobacco use, electronic smoking devices become law with Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green’s signature
Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state’s commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.
Debut single ‘Hawaiʻi Nei’ set for release this month from new artists presented by Hawaiʻi’s Finest
Waimānalo, Oʻahu-based island reggae band Last Minute introduces a new chapter with a powerful song about home, identity and cost of staying rooted in Hawaiʻi.
First early phase clinical research center in Hawaiʻi officially opened for cancer trials
“For the first time in state history, qualifying cancer patients will have the opportunity to access promising investigational therapies here in Hawai‘i, without traveling thousands of miles to medical centers on the U.S. mainland,” said Dr. Naoto T. Ueno, medical director of the new center.
Big Island News
‘No surprises’: Paid parking lot operators on Hawai‘i Island will be required to post rates
Hawaiʻi County Councilmember Rebecca Villegas said the bill's passage is a "small step" to helping to stop predatory parking rates, especially in Kona Village.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 10-16: All Kine Market, Tiger Fun Day, stargazing, candidate ‘speed dating’, plus more
There once again is a unique variety of events and activities coming up during the next week, promising a ton of fun for keiki to kūpuna; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
Maui News
Maui Council committee advances bills rezoning dozens of Kīhei, West Maui apartment complexes as hotels
The crux of the debate is whether apartment units, long zoned for residential use, should be used as direly needed local housing or continue operating as visitor accommodations with the economic benefits of jobs, property tax revenue and income for vacation rental investors.
Maui Surf Forecast for July 09, 2026
The south-southwest swell currently producing near-average surf this afternoon will gradually fade through the remainder of the week. A small to moderate,...
Lahaina Homecoming, free community event July 17-19, will welcome home 103 former residents
Lahaina Homecoming, a new, three-day celebration focused on healing, reconnection and hope, will kick off July 17-19, 2026, to welcome home 103 former Lahaina residents while inviting the public to help recognize Lahaina’s enduring spirit.


