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June 2, 2026 · 6:57 AM
High surf advisory issued for south-facing shores for all Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.
June 2, 2026 · 6:39 AM
UPDATE: Flood advisory extended for northern parts of Hawai‘i Island
The advisory was extended to 1:30 p.m.
June 2, 2026 · 5:00 AM
Jacob Baker connected to 3 murders in Puna by new tattoo, witness testimony, evidence left behind
After buying a knife and metal knuckles at a store in Hilo, Jacob Baker allegedly told his friend who drove him there that he would “shank all the rapists in Pāhoa and anyone who messed with him.”
June 2, 2026 · 3:00 AM
Hawai‘i Community College offering training program for wastewater, cesspool conversion specialists
The clock is ticking for all cesspools in the State of Hawaiʻi to be removed and replaced by 2050 as mandated by a 2017 state law.
June 2, 2026 · 1:00 AM
Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center launching a charitable foundation
The foundation is being led by Director Lauren Whittemore, a licensed social worker who previously led the health center’s Street Medicine program.
June 1, 2026 · 7:29 PM
Hawaiʻi Island police seeking public’s held locating missing 16-year-old from Hilo
Kelii Nobriga was last seen on the 1700 block of Kino‘ole Street in Hilo.
June 1, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Emergency water shut off to affect Keaʻau tomorrow
Department of Water Supply will be making urgent repairs to a leaking waterline, causing an emergency water shutoff to disrupt services along Milo Street and surrounding areas in Keaʻau.
June 1, 2026 · 6:09 PM
Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay, Hamakua coast
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health urging beachgoers to avoid murky waters following recent rainfall to prevent bacterial infections like leptospirosis.
June 1, 2026 · 3:57 PM
Jacob Baker denied bail following charges of first and second-degree murder
Judge Jeffrey Hawk granted a request by Jacob Baker’s attorney that he undergo a comprehensive mental health examination, which would take about eight weeks.
June 1, 2026 · 9:14 AM
County, state emergency management teams to conduct site visits to properties damaged in South Kona quake
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May 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Popular tennis courts at Lincoln Park in downtown Hilo getting face-lift
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New program at Hawaiʻi-CC and UH Maui College aims to address cesspool challenges
In response to the cesspool crisis, Hawaiʻi Community College and the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College launched a new certificate program that trains students to work alongside contractors and engineers assisting with cesspool conversions and installing more sustainable systems.
The Construction Industry of Maui awards $60,000, announces Bob Poulson Scholarship winners
The Construction Industry of Maui awarded three Maui County high school graduates each a $20,000 scholarship to encourage education toward a construction industry career.
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Amendment to County’s CDBG-DR Action Plan open for public comment
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High surf advisory in place for south-facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service, a series of long-period south-southwest swells that began building Monday and Tuesday will bring surf of 8-12 feet.
Historic row across Pacific Ocean to Maui reaches half-way point
After a month on the water, Joshua Dukes and his three rowing companions are nearing the halfway point on their historic journey from Washington to Maui, Hawaiʻi. The 3,100 mile trek across the open ocean started on May 2, 2026 and is expected to take a total of 50-70 days to complete.
Department of Health to survey Kaua‘i residents on their household emergency preparedness
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Lane closure schedule in Līhu‘e for sewer manhole repair
Motorists are advised to make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate the necessary lane closure, use alternate routes, and allow extra time to get to destinations.
Kauai Weather Forecast for June 02, 2026
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