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News Hawai‘i Island police continue high-visibility enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye…
Ha‘aheo Elementary School reopens after 3-year, $25 million project to expand campus in North Hilo
The school's students will return to a renovated campus that has nearly double its education space with three new buildings. August 04, 2026 · 05:00am
District 2 incumbent for Hawai‘i County Council faces 4 challengers
Jennifer "Jenn" Kagiwada is seeking re-election for a third two-year term, but she has competition from Blaine Bautista, JoNelle Fukushima, Wendy Botelho and William Halversen.Education Application deadline extended for fall classes at most University of Hawaiʻi campuses
Education Education briefs for Aug. 3: Japanese studies, student satisfaction, men’s soccer…
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Made in Hawaiʻi Festival returns in August for 32nd year
Office of Elections moves into state Capitol ahead of Election Day
Business Monday: Colorful orchids breathe a fresh energy to a new Hilo cafe
Police offer back-to-school traffic safety tips
District 5 candidates for Hawaiʻi County Council bring distinct knowledge, experiences to…
Lane closures scheduled through Aug. 7 on several roadways around Big Island
51-year-old Ocean View woman dead following early morning 2-vehicle collision in Ocean…
Hawaiʻi legislators, advocates celebrate immigrant justice laws, honor lives lost to…
Efforts to address growing need for autism diagnosis, services expands at University of…
Det. John Kari with Hawaiʻi Police Department honored for exceptional work during child…
3 candidates running for open Kona District County Council seat talk housing, parks…
Top bartenders to compete during 4th annual Kuleana Rum Works Cocktail Classic
State briefs for July 31: New administrator, new jobs projection and projects selected
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Hawai‘i State Chief Justice Vladimir P. Devens honored in formal investiture ceremony
The new chief justice was sworn in on May 5, when he took the oath of office administered by then-Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna.
Hawai‘i Island police continue high-visibility enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Between July 31 and Aug. 2, officers assigned to these enforcement efforts issued 283 citations.
Made in Hawaiʻi Festival returns in August for 32nd year
Mark your calendars now; tickets go on sale Aug. 1 for what is hyped as what is expected to be the Honolulu festival’s biggest and best year yet.
Ha‘aheo Elementary School reopens after 3-year, $25 million project to expand campus in North Hilo
The school’s students will return to a renovated campus that has nearly double its education space with three new buildings.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers find Hawaiian corals can possibly adapt to future heat stress
Researchers used high-resolution modeling that includes small-scale processes to examine projected heat stress on coral reefs during the 21st century.
District 2 incumbent for Hawai‘i County Council faces 4 challengers
Jennifer “Jenn” Kagiwada is seeking re-election for a third two-year term, but she has competition from Blaine Bautista, JoNelle Fukushima, Wendy Botelho and William Halversen.
Application deadline extended for fall classes at most University of Hawaiʻi campuses
Nine of the university system’s campuses — including all 7 community colleges, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu — extended their application deadline to Aug. 14, with classes beginning Aug. 24.
Education briefs for Aug. 3: Japanese studies, student satisfaction, men’s soccer and more
A quick look at education news from around the Big Island and throughout the state.
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Made in Hawaiʻi Festival returns in August for 32nd year
Mark your calendars now; tickets go on sale Aug. 1 for what is hyped as what is expected to be the Honolulu festival’s biggest and best year yet.
Top bartenders to compete during 4th annual Kuleana Rum Works Cocktail Classic
The friendly competition’s goal is to bring the cocktail community together and showcase what island bartenders can do while creating a space where they can show off their creativity and all-around professionalism.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 31-Aug. 6: Sensory Summer, ‘Chaperone,’ Back to School Horse Adventure, Jerry Garcia Day and more
There’s plenty to do that will seduce your senses during any event you attend throughout the next week on the Big Island. Check out our top 10 things to do for July 31-Aug. 6 now!
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Maui Now
Kupu awarded $1.75M in AmeriCorps funding for Hawai‘i
Kupu, Hawai‘i’s leading conservation and youth education organization, announced today that it received a grant of $1.75M from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.
Tin Roof celebrates 10 years on Maui with a free community pāʻina
Tin Roof is turning 10, and Chef Sheldon Simeon and the team are inviting Maui to celebrate with a free community pāʻina on Sunday, Aug. 9.
Hawaiian Community Assets announces first Maui Strong homes ready for wildfire survivor families beginning Aug. 28
Hawaiian Community Assets, a statewide nonprofit housing counseling agency, announced that the first four Wailuku homes offered through its Ua Hale Aʻela program for Maui wildfire survivors will be available for occupancy beginning Aug. 28, 2026.
Maui Weather Forecast for August 04, 2026
Relatively weak trades will continue through Friday, with increasing wind speeds this weekend. A weak upper level trough will linger just northwest of the...
University of Hawaiʻi and Seattle University bring historic NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer exhibition to Maui
The University of Hawaiʻi roster includes nine student-athletes from Hawaiʻi, including Leila Kahoano (left) of Maui. Seattle University features seven student-athletes from Hawaiʻi, including U'i Ka'aihue (middle) and Evalani Keawekane (right), both from Maui, making the exhibition especially meaningful as they return home to compete.
Kaua‘i Now
Free car seat safety checks scheduled across Kauaʻi this month
The first safety check will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 4 in the back parking lot of Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe.
Kawaihau Community Little League Majors All-Stars win state title; now head to West Regional tournament
The team from the east side of Kauaʻi will face Arizona on Aug. 9 in their first game of the regional tournament, in which the winner advances to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn.
Surfrider Kauaʻi August newsletter touts county council actions, upcoming events, more
Nonprofit supports two measures recently approved by council members, including Resolution 2026-24 urging the county administration to prioritize waste diversion, curbside recycling and development of materials recovery facility as work to extend life of Kekaha Landfill continues, as well as Resolution 2026-21 urging state to prohibit commercial aquarium fish collection.
Deadline approaching to apply for 2026 ‘Ohina Labs for filmmakers
There's just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.
