Aloha — here’s your island roundup for August 1, 2026.
ʻŌlelo o ka lā — Word of the Day
EA — Life, breath, air, spirit — and also sovereignty, rule, independence. Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, observed July 31, is the day named for it. Hear it & see how to use it →
Island News
- Primary election is Saturday, Aug. 8
- $1.8 million awarded for wildfire mitigation across five islands
- DHHL on pace to offer roughly 3,000 leases this year
Around the Islands
What’s happening this week →
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