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Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative celebrates accomplishments, progress
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The Kauaʻi Bus Pass Outreach Program aims to assist with bus passes to low-income households and individuals with transportation needs through eligible nonprofit organizations.Kaua‘i News Iconic Kauaʻi steakhouse Bull Shed expands to Hawaiʻi Island
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Kaua‘i News
Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno
Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative celebrates accomplishments, progress
More than 100 people attended the cooperative’s 24th annual Membership Meeting, learning about its 2025 financial performance and more.
Nonprofits can apply for bus passes to help Kaua‘i residents
The Kauaʻi Bus Pass Outreach Program aims to assist with bus passes to low-income households and individuals with transportation needs through eligible nonprofit organizations.
New research finds Hawaiʻi corals might have time to adapt to future heat stress
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers used high-resolution modeling that includes small-scale processes to examine projected heat stress on coral reefs during the 21st century and compared this heat stress to previous estimates of the rate corals might adapt to changing conditions.
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Hawaii News
Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno
Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.
New research finds Hawaiʻi corals might have time to adapt to future heat stress
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers used high-resolution modeling that includes small-scale processes to examine projected heat stress on coral reefs during the 21st century and compared this heat stress to previous estimates of the rate corals might adapt to changing conditions.
2026 Community Enrichment Program recipients announced by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority
Several Kauaʻi organizations among 49 throughout the state selected to receive funding and present authentic experiences for the residents and visitors from July through December.
Motorcyclist in critical condition following collision with vehicle on Kaua‘i
The driver who struck the motorcyclist has a history of more than 70 misdemeanor arrests, including nine traffic citations for driving without a license, and five arrests for driving without a license.
Immigrant laws celebrated by advocates, state legislators; lives lost to immigration enforcement honored
A gathering July 28 — organized by Campaign for Immigrant Justice, led by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic — centered on celebration, remembrance and a renewed commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi’s immigrant communities.
University of Hawaiʻi expands efforts to address growing need for autism diagnosis, services
Mānoa flagship campus appoints internationally recognized clinical psychologist and autism researcher Meghan Miller, who has nearly two decades of experience in neurodevelopment disabilities, to lead its Center on Disability Studies.
Big Island News
Motorcyclist in critical condition following collsion in Puna District
The crash occurred in Kea‘au between the Macadamia Nut Road and Kipimana Street intersections on Highway 11.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority announces 2026 Community Enrichment Program recipients
Several Big Island organizations among 49 throughout the state selected to receive funding and present authentic experiences for the residents and visitors from July through December.
Wind advisory issued for portions of Hawai‘i Island
The winds on Hawai‘i Island will mostly be felt in its interior, stretching from the north in Kohala to the south in Ka‘ū.
Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno
Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.
Maui News
County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources grant applications to be accepted July 31-Aug. 31, 2026
The County announced its Department of ʻŌiwi Resources grant applications open July 31 through Aug 31, 2026. The average award is expected to range from $25,000 to $50,000. New Kūikawā Grants max request $2,500 for FY2027. An informational webinar is scheduled for Aug 11 at 11 a.m.
Maui Council panel reviews non-binding agreement for ML&P’s Honokōhau ditch system, other West Maui water assets
Maui County could more than double public control of West Maui's drinking water under a proposed deal with Maui Land & Pineapple Co., but County Council members on Wednesday pushed back on provisions in a memorandum of understanding that would bundle the water purchase with zoning changes for housing on land the company wants to keep for development.
Maui County to launch two recovery grant programs supporting workforce development, public services
The County of Maui Office of Recovery today announced it will be launching two competitive grant opportunities through its Hoʻokumu Hou program, open to nonprofits and government agencies that are working to support community members’ recovery from the 2023 Maui Wildfires.


