Word of the Day: KUMU — Island Roundup, August 4, 2026

Aloha — here’s your island roundup for August 4, 2026.

ʻŌlelo o ka lā — Word of the Day

KUMU — Bottom, base, foundation; the main stalk or trunk of a tree — and, in its own entry, teacher. Hear it & see how to use it →

Island News

  • All-mail primary election set for Saturday, Aug. 8
  • $1.8M awarded for wildfire mitigation across five islands
  • UHERO: Lahaina recovery progressing but "fragile"

All the latest Hawaiʻi news →

Around the islands

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