Top headlines from across Hawaiʻi
Rey's Auto Repair founder Rey Juan and his family created a welcoming place, where customers feel how much the family cares and values them, local businesses trust them to keep…
The contributions to the nationwide initiative are 111 World War II letters corresponding with Lt. Col. Farrant L. Turner, first commanding officer of the historic U.S. Army 100th…
Join the Surfrider Foundation's beach cleanups at Hanalei Pier and Kumu Camp on July 5 as part of a nationwide initiative tackling post-Independence Day litter.
Holiday-weekend coverage across the islands is dominated by public safety, weather, and the practical business of getting people around safely. On the Big Island, officials are urging fire caution as Fourth of July celebrations and temporary highway closures go into effect, while Hilo road work tied to Safe Routes to Waiākea Schools adds more traffic changes. Maui and Kauaʻi are also looking at a fairly typical holiday weather pattern, with Maui’s forecast and Kauaʻi’s forecast both pointing to breezy, mostly manageable conditions. Beyond the holiday logistics, the larger statewide picture includes continued attention to Kīlauea through Volcano Watch’s latest update and its Big Island and Kauaʻi versions, https://kauainownews.com/2026/07/03/volcano-watch-hawaii-five-o-fifty-fountaining-episodes-at-kilauea-summit/, and a broader conversation about Hawaiʻi’s history and identity as the nation marks America250.
Kauaʻi’s coverage is centered on a quieter holiday weekend, with weather and surf forecasts pointing to relatively routine conditions. Beyond that, the island has a strong community and civic mix: Grove Farm Scholars were honored, volunteers are being sought for beach cleanups after the holiday, and a Hanamā‘ulu Shops family business story highlights local entrepreneurship. Kauaʻi also joins the statewide conversation on climate change and reef recreation losses, America250-related archival donations, and the end of the PGA Tour’s season-opening Hawaiʻi event.
Climate change could cost Hawaiʻi up to $3 billion, possibly more, in lost reef recreation
A new study finds coral reef decline driven by climate change could cost Hawaiʻi residents between $1.8 billion and $3 billion in lost reef-related activities by 2100. The study…
Three 2026 Grove Farm Scholars honored during special summer recognition dinner
Three graduating Kaua‘i high school seniors selected as this year’s Grove Farm Scholars were recently honored during a special summer recognition dinner, with their families and…
Testament to hard work and what it can build: Family business grows at Hanamā‘ulu Shops
Seeing Rey and Daisy Juan’s joy is easy when they talk about Rey’s Auto Repair. It comes through how they talk about their customers, their family and the joint future toward…
Volunteers sought on Kauaʻi for two beach cleanups after Fourth of July festivities and other events
Volunteers across Kauaʻi can head to two beaches on Sunday as part of a nationwide effort to remove trash left behind from Independence Day celebrations. The Surfrider Foundation…
Hawaiʻi State Archives donates 2 significant collections to America250
Hawaiʻi State Archives, a division of Hawaiʻi Department of Accounting and General Services, made two contributions to America250, this year’s nationwide initiative commemorating…
Kauai Weather Forecast for July 04, 2026
Photo Credit: Sebastien Gabriel West Kaua’i Tonight: Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows around 72 near the shore to around 63 above 3000 feet. Northeast winds up to 15 mph…
Kauai Surf Forecast for July 04, 2026
Shores Tonight Saturday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 West Facing 1-3 1-3 2-4 2-4 South Facing 3-5 3-5 4-6 4-6 East Facing 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 TONIGHT Weather…
PGA Tour eliminates season-opening Hawaiʻi event
While the PGA Tour is permanently eliminating the iconic season-opening Hawaiʻi swing next year, the Sony Open in Hawaiʻi will now be a stop on the PGA Tour Champions. This is the…
Volcano Watch: Hawai‘i Five-O! Fifty fountaining episodes at Kīlauea summit
“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Hawai‘i, the 50th state, reached…
Decreasing humidity, typical summertime trades expected, keeping 4th of July weekend weather relatively quiet
It looks to be a relatively quiet holiday weekend for Hawai‘i weather, gradually becoming less soggy as humidity is expected to decrease, meaning there should be few impacts from…
