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UPDATE: High surf advisory extended for south-facing shorelines of Hawaiʻi
The NWS has extended the high surf advisory, which now remains in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.
Health officials conduct follow-up testing at Spencer Beach Park
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is retesting water at Spencer Beach Park after routine monitoring revealed elevated enterococci bacteria levels, surpassing the state’s safety threshold.
2 fire hydrant flow tests planned in separate areas of Hilo, Puna
First scheduled night of July 23 along Kāwili in Hilo; second is night of July 28 along Paradise Drive in Puna.
University of Hawai‘i accepting nominations for interim chancellor to lead Hawaiʻi Community College
The interim chancellor will lead the school during the national search for a permanent chancellor.
Sports briefs for July 23: Pre-season volleyball exhibition, women’s soccer schedule, academic honors and more
A brief look at sports news from the Big Island and throughout the state.
LPGA to debut new tournament at exclusive Nanea Golf Club on Hawai‘i Island with $4M purse
The Nanea Cup will bring together the world’s best LPGA Tour athletes and elite collegiate golfers in a first-of-its-kind competition celebrating both the present and future of women’s golf.
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply provides tips for storm preparation
Approaching storms could interrupt electrical service needed to operate the Department of Water Supply’s equipment and deliver drinking water to homes, businesses, and other locations.
51st annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and Festival underway
Total of 15 hālau from throughout Hawaiʻi, including one from the Big Island and one from Kauaʻi, are participating in the festival, that runs from July 23-25 and caps off a full week of Native Hawaiian programming on Oʻahu.
Local Entertainment
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.
Ocean Blog
Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
July 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
Lost reef recreation because of climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion by beginning of next century
July 5, 2026 · 8:00 AM HST
New study reveals global tuna fishing practices have created risks to the world’s marine protected areas
June 30, 2026 · 3:00 PM HST
Maui Now
Walmart to host free health screenings, flu shots at Kahului store Saturday
Walmart will offer free health screenings, flu shots and other wellness services at its Kahului store Saturday as part of a statewide event timed to the back-to-school season. The Wellness Event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at all nine Walmart locations in Hawaiʻi, including the Kahului store on Maui. Walk-ins are […]
Welcome home: After 5 months, US Coast Guard Cutter Midgett reunited with families in Honolulu
The crew of the US Coast Guard Cutter Midgett returned to its home port in Honolulu on Monday after a five-month deployment across the Western Pacific, the Coast Guard reported. The deployment included a search-and-rescue mission near the Federated States of Micronesia in which the crew located and rescued a family that had been missing […]
Alaska Airlines, Inc. doubles cargo capacity with addition of four freighters
The freighters are expected to enter service in the first half of 2027 and will be dedicated to the states of Alaska and Hawai‘i, with the plan to paint Hawai‘i-based cargo aircraft in Hawaiian Air Cargo livery.
Bayer files a WARN notice for employees affected by farm operation consolidations on Maui and Oʻahu
Bayer is consolidating some of its farm operations on Maui and Oʻahu, a shift the company says will affect approximately 76 employees across the state, according to a company announcement Wednesday. Bayer has filed a notice under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, a requirement for employers planning significant layoffs or plant closures, […]
Kaua‘i Now
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through Friday evening for Garden Isleʻs south-facing shorelines
The NWS has extended the high surf advisory, which now remains in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.
Full-scale, multiagency emergency response exercise scheduled for Nāwiliwili Harbor next Thursday
The exercise is part of a training series aimed at enhancing preparedness for emergencies, which is set for Saturday, July 25 to Friday, July 31.
Department of Transportation: Campaign signs not allowed to be posted along state highways
That includes on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles as well as anywhere visible from the highway; illegally placed signs will be removed.
High fecal bacteria levels detected islandwide
Surfrider Kaua‘i's Blue Water Task Force finds 11 sites around the Garden Isle with very high levels of enterococcus in July water samplings.
51st installment of Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and Festival kicks off
Total of 15 hālau from throughout Hawaiʻi, including one from the Big Island and one from Kauaʻi, are participating in the festival, that runs from July 23-25 and caps off a full week of Native Hawaiian programming on Oʻahu.
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