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Election update: 3 Hawai‘i County Council incumbents keep seats; 3 district races headed for runoff in November
After the primary election, there are three council seats left to be decided in the Nov. 3 general election: Districts 4, 5 and 6.
New fundraising and membership program to enhance support for nearly 500 University of Hawaiʻi athletes
The University of Hawaiʻi will replace H-Club with Bows Athletics Club and offer fans flexibility in donating to their favorite programs.
Danielle Bass to represent Senate District 18 until a successor is chosen during general election
Gov. Josh Green has appointed Danielle Bass to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of State Senator Michelle Kidani.
Police partner with community to paint railings at Waikōloa school
The work was part of an ongoing effort led by School Resource Officer Kui Dela Cruz.
Second screening of Hakalau documentary to accompany meeting about Hakalau bridge signs
The rescheduled screening and discussion are scheduled for Aug. 29 at Hakalau Jodo Mission; RSVP for the screening and following discussion by emailing the mission today.
Business Monday: Multigenerational farm Lions Gate Coffee looking for new owners
The Lions Gate turnkey sale offers established distribution across the mainland and internationally, along with name-brand recognition.
Public Invited to shape conservation at East Hawaiʻi Local Working Group meeting
The Local Working Group advises Natural Resources Conservation Service, ensuring conservation programs are tailored to East Hawaiʻi’s unique needs; together, these stakeholders collaborate to strengthen conservation efforts throughout the region.
Hawaiʻi Island chefs promote local foods with free recipe giveaway
Discover the flavorful fusion of locally sourced ingredients through the Kona Kohala Chefs Association’s new initiative, “Local Foods in Island Recipes.”
Local Entertainment
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site celebrating 54th anniversary with free Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Kamehameha the Great, the first person to unite the warring islands into the Kingdom of Hawai’i, had the major temple built by thousands and thousands of men from 1790 to 1791.
2026 ‘Ohina Labs application deadline quickly approaching 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.
Keiki invited to participate in second annual Youth Music Showcase
Participation is limited to the first 15 performances, with a maximum of three performances in each category each limited to 3 minutes; registration deadline is Aug. 22.
Ocean Blog
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers find Hawaiian corals can possibly adapt to future heat stress
August 4, 2026 · 3:00 AM HST
Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
July 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
Maui Now
Georgia man charged with threatening to kill husband of former Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard
A Georgia man was charged by criminal complaint with allegedly sending an interstate communication containing a threat to kill the husband of Tulsi Gabbard, the former Director of National Intelligence.
Hisako Film Lab students premiere their original films before ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ at Regal Maui Mall
More than 300 members of the Hisako Film Lab ʻohana gathered at the Regal Maui Mall theater as Maui student filmmakers premiered their original short films on the big screen before "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." One of the most powerful moments came when Baldwin High School graduate Emma Jane Roy shared how the program helped lead her from filmmaking on Maui to a post-production internship on the film.
Sudden and unexplained illness in honeycreepers reported at Maui Bird Conservation Center
Representatives with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance have released a statement expressing sadness following an increase in honeycreeper deaths at the Maui Bird Conservation Center. The sudden and unexplained illness has impacted birds at the facility, primarily ʻakikiki.
Jury questionnaires being mailed statewide
Beginning Friday, Aug. 14, the Judiciary will mail out its annual juror questionnaires to Hawaiʻi residents for potential jury service in 2027. This includes questionnaires for 126,300 residents on Oʻahu, 77,200 in Maui County, 82,800 on Hawaiʻi Island, and 47,100 on Kauaʻi.
PUC approves Hawaiian Electric’s request to expand renewables, energy storage
Hawaiian Electric today announced the Public Utilities Commission has approved the company’s Integrated Grid Planning Request for Proposals, which seeks competitively priced renewable energy and storage for Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island to meet customers’ growing energy needs, modernize power generation and drive down costs by reducing the use of oil.
Kaua‘i Now
Junior golfers compete in a tournament, resulting in 2 Kauaʻi winners
The Poʻipū Bay Junior Classic winners include Kalā Abraham, Kai Taylor, Shane Murphy, Mie Funakoshi, Makayla Yonemura, and Makena Yonemura.
University of Hawaiʻi to replace the fundraising and membership program for student athletes
The University of Hawaiʻi is launching Bows Athletics Club to ehance support for nearly 500 student-athletes.
Green appoints Danielle Bass to represent Senate District 18
Danielle Bass was appointed following the retirement of state Sen. Michelle Kidani and will represent the district until a successor elected in the Nov. 3 general election takes office.
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