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Statewide

Across the islands, the day’s biggest themes are back-to-school readiness, public works disruptions, and the continuing work of recovery and rebuilding. On the Big Island, police are urging drivers to slow down near schools as the new year starts, while Konawaena High is ready to reopen after flood damage and Hawaiʻi Electric Light has ended its public safety power shutoff watch as conditions improved. Kauaʻi is seeing a similar infrastructure push, with overnight water shutdowns in Kapaʻa and multiple roadwork closures affecting travel in several communities. Maui’s focus remains heavily on Lahaina’s long recovery, from community meetings and Front Street rebuilding to a workshop on Green Fee funding for nonprofits.

Maui

Maui’s central story remains Lahaina’s recovery, with Front Street rebuilding moving back into focus and the county urging residents to attend the next Lahaina community meeting. At the same time, a workshop on Green Fee dollars is aimed at helping local nonprofits tap state funding, while visitor arrivals and spending ticked up slightly in June, offering a modest sign of movement in tourism. There is also a personal note of island pride in a Lahaina soldier competing for a top Army squad in Germany.

Big Island

The Big Island is heading into the school year with safety and recovery front and center. Police are warning drivers to be extra careful around schools, Konawaena High is preparing to reopen after flood damage, and Hawaiian Electric has ended its power shutoff watch after weather improved. Beyond that, District 5 council candidates are making their case, lane closures continue on several roadways, and one fatal Ocean View crash is under investigation.

Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi’s main focus is on election prep, roadwork, and utility interruptions. The state Capitol is buzzing as the Office of Elections moves in ahead of the Aug. 8 primary, while on island, overnight water shutdowns are scheduled for parts of Kapaʻa and road closures in Waimea and elsewhere are set to continue through the week. The island is also seeing steady public-safety and weather updates, including the Kauaʻi Fire Department’s recruit graduation and the cancellation of a wind advisory as conditions eased.

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