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"Tropical Storm Fausto Tuesday update: Storm continues to weaken, moves away from Big Island."
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New research by University of Hawaiʻi finds connection between gut bacteria, biological aging
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found certain gut bacteria are linked to how quickly the body ages, providing new insight into the connection between the gut, health and longevity.
New reports document energy priorities, concerns of Puna, Kaʻū residents
Reports by Vibrant Hawaiʻi and KōCreate examine energy affordability, power outages, household preparedness, renewable energy development, community participation, protection of ʻāina and cultural resources as well as benefits residents expect from future energy investments.
Hawai‘i Island police seek public help finding teen runaway
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$35M available to partnerships in several states for response to feral swine threat
U.S. Department of Agriculture is making the funds available to partnerships that tackling a threat that also impacts landscapes and human and livestock health; part of broader $105 million investment in the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program.
Six Big Island programs granted funding for perpetuating Native Hawaiian culture
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority awards $900,000 in funding to 30 organizations statewide for programs that promote and advance the culture and values that define Hawaiʻi.
National Restaurant Association, Resy to host hurricane preparedness webinar for restaurant operators
Restaurant owners in Hawaiʻi can enhance their hurricane preparedness by joining a free webinar hosted by the National Restaurant Association and Resy.
Hawaiʻi County announces Science Night at Keaʻau Armory
The free event will feature activities related to science, technology, engineering and math as well as hands-on experiments, space and astronomy exploration and more.
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Hawaiʻi County announces Science Night at Keaʻau Armory
The free event will feature activities related to science, technology, engineering and math as well as hands-on experiments, space and astronomy exploration and more.
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Ocean Blog
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Maui Now
County partnering with Aloha Recycling for temporary recycling drop-off services in Kahului
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management is partnering with Aloha Recycling in Kahului to provide temporary recycling drop-off services during a transition period while the County works to establish a new permanent recycling site in Central Maui.
ARDA-Hawaiʻi donates $5,000 to Maui United Way to support residents impacted by Kona Low storms
The funding will provide further financial assistance to individuals and families affected by storms, particularly residents living in South Maui (Kīhei and Wailea) and West Maui (Lahaina, Kāʻanapali and Kahana), where the majority of damage occurred.
Lahaina faith communities to gather for Honor & Remembrance service Aug. 1
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Successful utility workforce training graduates second cohort in Maui County
Partners UH Maui College and Hawaiian Electric recently graduated its second cohort of local residents in its Maui Power Pathways Training Program, a free, 10‑week workforce training opportunity designed to prepare participants for potential careers with the island’s electric utility. This year, the program was offered on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lāna‘i, expanding access to hands‑on energy sector training.
Maui police make three more arrests in Kāʻanapali riot investigation
The Maui Police Department has made additional arrests in connection with the ongoing investigation into the assault and riot that occurred on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the pool area of Kāʻanapali Aliʻi, located at 50 Nohea Kai Drive in Lahaina. As a result of the continuing investigation, detectives arrested three teens on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Kaua‘i Now
UPDATE: Department of Water to conduct an overnight test water shutdown for portions of Kōloa this week
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Kalalau Trail closed due to high stream levels as Tropical Storm Fausto passes island
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Restaurant leaders to share lessons on Hurricane response, business recovery
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