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Maui

Maui’s most urgent development is the closure of the Port of Kaunakakai on Molokaʻi after an underground fire at the pier, which could affect shipping until further notice. Elsewhere, the island’s coverage is split between community and civic life, from the Empower Her Expo celebrating women in wellness and the return of the Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival in Lahaina to concerns about Maui County’s hiring delays as the government grows.

Big Island

The Big Island’s coverage centers on public services and community access, including the new permanent Child & Family Service facility in Hilo and the temporary closure of Laupāhoehoe Swimming Pool for electrical upgrades. There’s also a local-business note from a new Hilo café opening in a repurposed corner space, along with youth sports coverage from Puna’s free boxing program and “Battle in Puna” event.

Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi’s most serious story is the death of a surfer at Hanamāʻulu Beach Park, followed by the recovery of a woman’s body near Nīnini Point with no sign of foul play. Beyond those incidents, the island’s news leans toward government and community administration, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ search for a new CEO and Kauaʻi County’s online live auction set to begin Aug. 10.

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