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Community Salvation Army serves breakfast to firefighters who were battling Kawaihae Road fire
Hurricane Fausto Monday Update: Storm weakens slightly as it continues to move toward Hawaiʻi
The hurricane, while expected to weaken, is anticipated to bring significant surf over the next few days for the Hawaiian Islands. July 26, 2026 · 11:44pm
State’s east-facing shores now will remain under high surf advisory through midweek
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu added that the advisory might need to be upgraded to a warning as the swell being created by Hurricane Fausto peaks overnight July 27 and into July 28.Business Business briefs for July 27: Waimea Country Lodge, second quarter results, chief…
News Kawaihae Road Fire Sunday update #3: Blaze under control; roads reopened
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Big Island News
Vector control scheduled for Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area Tuesday
Restrooms and amenities at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area will be closed from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28.
State’s east-facing shores now will remain under high surf advisory through midweek
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu added that the advisory might need to be upgraded to a warning as the swell being created by Hurricane Fausto peaks overnight July 27 and into July 28.
Salvation Army serves breakfast to firefighters who were battling Kawaihae Road fire
The Hawai‘i County Emergency Disaster Services team from the Honoka‘a Corps delivered the morning meal to about 60 firefighters working to bring the wildfire in South Kohala under control.
Business Monday: Eighth-generation tattoo artist grows family business into collective for fellow artists
At just 30, Mehana Pilago transformed her father’s tattoo business into a creative studio for fellow artists, with her entrepreneurship including the purchase of a 3,000-square-foot building in Kona.
Business briefs for July 27: Waimea Country Lodge, second quarter results, chief medical officer and more
A brief look at financial and business news from the Big Island and state.
Hurricane Fausto Monday Update: Storm weakens slightly as it continues to move toward Hawaiʻi
The hurricane, while expected to weaken, is anticipated to bring significant surf over the next few days for the Hawaiian Islands.
Kawaihae Road Fire Sunday update #3: Blaze under control; roads reopened
The South Kohala fire scorched approximately 680 acres on the south side of Kawaihae Road.
Police Chief Reed Mahuna to host informal talk story session Wednesday
Hawaiʻi Police Chief Reed Mahuna will host his next talk story session from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29 at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center in Kailua-Kona.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for July 24-30: ‘Peace by Piece,’ Summer Jam, Experience Volcano and more
There’s a lot of experiences available for all ages to enjoy during the next week and beyond right here on the Big Island. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do now!
17th annual Big Island Mango Festival, Tanabata Festival offer day packed with fun in Kona
Both festivals celebrate different cultures from the around the island, including Hawaiian, agricultural and Japanese; promise unique, family-friendly fun for the entire family.
Get your tickets now for Polyfest Kona, featuring Aaradhna and Sammy J
Advance tickets are available through July 23 online at a reduced price for the event hosted at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona and presented by lifestyle and apparel brand Hawai‘i’s Finest.
Families invited to participate in 2026 Kohala Keiki Fishing Derby
Participation is limited to the first 100 keiki for the annual fishing derby that provides quality time between police officers, keiki and their families; registration is required, and the deadline is July 17.
Start your holiday shopping early during Christmas in July Gift, Jewelry, Arts & Crafts Fair in Kona
The annual JoAnn Williams event offers a diverse and impressive assortment of items by vendors and artisans from throughout the islands; scheduled July 18 at Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.
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Maui Now
3 years after the Maui wildfires, recovery shows progress, but challenges remain
Three years after the 2023 Maui wildfires, residents are showing meaningful signs of recovery—but persistent food insecurity, housing instability, health concerns and weakening social support continue to place many families at risk. That is the central finding of a new community report released July 27 from the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES), led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi.
Uptown Getdown returns to Wailuku First Friday for 12th year of one-on-one breakdancing
Breakdancers and hip-hop fans will gather in Wailuku Town on Friday, Aug. 7, for the 12th edition of Uptown Getdown, a 1-on-1 breakdancing competition held as part of Wailuku First Friday, according to event organizers. The competition will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Market Street, with check-in for competitors beginning at 5:30 p.m. […]
Haʻikū Community Association to provide update on speed tables and hear from mayoral candidates
The Haʻikū Community Association will host a public meeting on Wednesday, July 29, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss speed tables. Guests will also hear from mayoral candidates during a forum, receive updates on community projects, and connect with neighbors.
Kaua‘i Now
Department of Water to conduct test shutdown for portions of Kōloa
The test is scheduled 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30, weather permitting, and will help officials further evaluate the water system and identify any needed improvements.
High surf advisory extended through midweek for eastern shores of the islands
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu added that the advisory might need to be upgraded to a warning as the swell being created by Hurricane Fausto peaks overnight July 27 and into July 28.
Annual report: Surfrider Kauaʻi in 2025 removed nearly 80.3 tons of trash — or 160,552 pounds — from beaches
That total includes two cleanups last year on the Garden Isle that broke the scales — one in January at Anahola Bay where 3,202 pounds were collected and another in June at Nukoli‘i Marine Camp when 2,402 pounds were removed — as reported in national nonprofit Surfrider Foundation's seventh annual beach cleanup report.
