Hawai‘i News News in brief for July 1: Book sale support, volunteers mobilized, Right to Vote Act…
Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Internet service restored to all Kaua‘i County departments
Kauaʻi rolls out country-of-origin label requirement for raw ʻahi retail sales
State agriculture officials say the new law that took effect July 1 is intended to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions while highlighting Hawaiʻi's commercial tuna industry. July 02, 2026 · 05:00am
Flavors of Kukui‘ula, special Kaua‘i Culinary Market part of 2026 Kōloa Plantation Days
Kōloa Plantation Days is hosted every year in July on Kaua‘i’s south shore. The 2026 installment is planned for July 17-26 with the theme "The Last Harvest" and grand marshal Ada Henne Koene.Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program error rate at 10.92%, USDA reports
Hawai‘i News Amnesty period announced for delinquent charitable organizations
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The Garden Isle’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for July 1
Free expression and updated University of Hawaiʻi updated time, place and manner policy
Central Pacific Bank earns Best Bank in Hawai‘i honor from Forbes for 3rd consecutive…
Innovating for the future: State hosts successful 4th annual Hawaiʻi Made Conference
Primary cause of death for pueo during past three decades found to be vehicle collisions
Pacific Missile Range Facility honors lineal descendants of Na ‘Ohana Papa ‘O Mānā
It’s complicated: What does the Fourth of July holiday mean to Native Hawaiians
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i honors law enforcement, community leaders
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road closures, traffic restrictions planned July 4 in Līhuʻe
Hawaiʻi governor picked to lead Western Governors’ Association as chairman
University of Hawaiʻi launches free personalized monthly climate summaries for…
Kaua‘i police officers honored as Employees of the Month for their outstanding work
Department of Water phone service will be unavailable on Monday
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Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi rolls out country-of-origin label requirement for raw ʻahi retail sales
State agriculture officials say the new law that took effect July 1 is intended to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions while highlighting Hawaiʻi’s commercial tuna industry.
Flavors of Kukui‘ula, special Kaua‘i Culinary Market part of 2026 Kōloa Plantation Days
Kōloa Plantation Days is hosted every year in July on Kaua‘i’s south shore. The 2026 installment is planned for July 17-26 with the theme “The Last Harvest” and grand marshal Ada Henne Koene.
Hawai‘i State Judiciary increases daily jury compensation rate for the first time in nearly 40 years
The rate has increased from $30 to $50 per day.
News in brief for July 1: Book sale support, volunteers mobilized, Right to Vote Act, consequences of Iran war
A brief look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
UPDATE: Internet service restored to all Kaua‘i County departments
Internet service is available at all Kauaʻi County departments.
Hawaiʻi Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program error rate at 10.92%, USDA reports
Hawaiʻi recorded a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rate of 10.92% in fiscal year 2025, exceeding both the congressional threshold and the national average, according to data released Wednesday by the US Department of Agriculture.
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Hawaii News
Hawai‘i State Judiciary increases daily jury compensation rate for the first time in nearly 40 years
The rate has increased from $30 to $50 per day.
News in brief for July 1: Book sale support, volunteers mobilized, Right to Vote Act, consequences of Iran war
A brief look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Hawaiʻi Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program error rate at 10.92%, USDA reports
Hawaiʻi recorded a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rate of 10.92% in fiscal year 2025, exceeding both the congressional threshold and the national average, according to data released Wednesday by the US Department of Agriculture.
Amnesty period announced for delinquent charitable organizations
Eligible charities that complete overdue filings and satisfy registration requirements can have their applicable late fees and penalties waived.
Hawai‘i senator introduces measure that aims to provide digital transparency amid AI-generated content
The legislation is also meant to help protect Hawai‘i artists and creators.
GasBuddy projects second most expensive July 4 national average price ever at pump
National average price of gasoline on July 4 projected at $3.75 per gallon, still about 65 cents more than the national Fourth of July average in 2025 and nearly $1 higher than where gas prices started at the beginning of this year, despite several weeks of declines.
Big Island News
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 3-9: Bob Dylan tribute, free farm tour, Astronomy on Tap and more
Hey, Big Island. There's more to do this week than just Fourth of July festivities. Check out our top 10 things to do now!
Police remind motorists to drive sober this Fourth of July weekend
"This Fourth of July, help keep our island roads safe for everyone. Buckle up, drive alert, celebrate responsibly and do your part to ensure everyone makes it home safely," said Hawaiʻi Police Department in a release.
Maui News
Maui Fraud Risk Assessment reveals inadequate policies, identifies millions of dollars in ‘direct pay’
The report identified two key findings: inadequate anti-fraud controls and the absence of a countywide fraud complaint process. The study found $21 million in "direct pay" transactions by the Department of Water Supply that bypass standard procurement. The upcoming 2027 Audit Plan also includes a review of private jet travel provided to county employees.
Maui Surf Forecast for July 02, 2026
A small, medium-period south swell will linger through Thursday just below the summertime average. This fading swell combined with a series of small,...
Statewide restoration event makes waves for World Ocean Day
Community groups, state agencies and nonprofits across Hawaiʻi teamed up to participate in a statewide restoration event for World Ocean Day. This multi-island effort, organized as part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana, focused on protecting the precious shorelines, reefs and wetlands that are vital to Hawaiʻi’s identify and prosperity.
