Kaua‘i News Pacific Missile Range Facility cancels Freedom Fest 2026 during year to celebrate…
Hawai‘i News UPDATE: High surf advisory for south-facing shores extended to Thursday evening
Kaua‘i Police Department announces fifth annual Touch-A-Truck
Community again invited to explore a variety of large-scale vehicles up close, including a bomb vehicle, fire engine, sanitation truck, dump truck, police car and more; attendees also will learn about the unique functions of each vehicle and meet the people who operate them. June 04, 2026 · 05:00am
University of Hawaiʻi expands Hoapili Teacher Pathways program 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.Business Public can review University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization 2026 Kaua‘i…
Kaua‘i News Brown water advisory issued for beach park along Kaua‘i’s north shore
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16 lane closures scheduled through June 5 on Kaua‘i state roadways
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Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Police Department announces fifth annual Touch-A-Truck
Community again invited to explore a variety of large-scale vehicles up close, including a bomb vehicle, fire engine, sanitation truck, dump truck, police car and more; attendees also will learn about the unique functions of each vehicle and meet the people who operate them.
University of Hawaiʻi expands Hoapili Teacher Pathways program 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.
Hawaiʻi to participate in Medicaid program to expand mental health, substance use treatment services
The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Program enhances care and expands access to mental health, substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.
Pacific Missile Range Facility cancels Freedom Fest 2026 during year to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday
The military facility said it could not host the event because its current mission and budget constraints do not enable the base to be open to the public.
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Hawaii News
University of Hawaiʻi expands Hoapili Teacher Pathways program 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.
Hawaiʻi to participate in Medicaid program to expand mental health, substance use treatment services
The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Program enhances care and expands access to mental health, substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.
UPDATE: High surf advisory for south-facing shores extended to Thursday evening
According to the National Weather Service, surf heights are expected to reach 10 to 14 feet through Thursday afternoon before declining to 8 to 12 feet in the evening.
Hawai‘i visitor spending increased in April despite arrivals slightly declining
Preliminary statistics from Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism show a total of 828,959 visitors arrived in the state during the month, a 0.5% decrease from a year before, but total visitor spending increased 4.8%.
Get fruity: Register now for early bird discount to attend Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference
Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.
Big Island News
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for June 5-11: National Donut Day, Puna Taiko Summer Festival, ‘Songs of the Sea’ and more
It's another week full of a unique variety of fun events, activities and more on the Big Island. Check out the top 10 things to do now!
Police investigating deadly beating of elderly woman in Hilo recreation area May 28; but no arrest yet
Hawai‘i Island police are tracking down all potential leads in connection with the death of the 73-year-old woman.
Hawaiʻi County Council moves forward on using eminent domain for Puna road project
Resolution 567-26 authorizes the county’s condemnation and acquisition of a long, thin strip of land running along the edge of two separate parcels in the Keonepoko Iki subdivision just north of the Hawaiian Shores neighborhood.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for June 04, 2026
Moderate to breezy trade winds will dominate the local weather pattern for the next week. Showers will generally favor the typical windward and mauka...
Waiʻānapanapa State Park facility improvements project begins June 6
A facility improvements project at Waiʻānapanapa State Park in Hāna, Maui, will enter the construction phase on Saturday, June 6. The project includes a new comfort station adjacent to the park’s eastern parking area and resurfacing of Honokalani Road. Construction of the comfort station is expected to be completed in the fall, with road improvements scheduled for completion in early 2027.
US Attorney’s Office and FBI crack down on aircraft laser incidents, Maui man awaits sentencing
A Maui man pleaded guilty in federal court on April 15, 2026, to being an accessory after the fact to a laser-pointer assault on a federal pilot. Jesse Kong, 30, faces up to 6 months of imprisonment for that crime, according to the US Department of Justice.
