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Traffic advisory: 2026 Kaua‘i Marathon and Half-Marathon scheduled Sept. 6

The public is advised to plan now for full and partial road closures scheduled from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. to accommodate for the event; motorists are advised to exercise caution to keep participants safe.

NASA’s newest space telescope gets help from astronomers, decades of innovation at University of Hawai‘i

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will begin a mission after it launches Aug. 30 to capture sweeping views of the universe on a scale never before possible and five University of Hawai‘i-led research programs were selected in the mission’s first highly competitive round.

Lowell still expected to pose no immediate threats to islands; continues westward trek at 13 mph

Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.

Kauaʻi nursing facilities join American Heart Association Stroke Care Initiative

Garden Isle Rehab & Nursing and Hale Kūpuna Heritage Home have been recognized for their participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative.

ʻOhana FitFest returns to Kauaʻi’s North Shore for 13th anniversary

The October event features a 10K trail run and a 5K obstacle course, with music, food, and costumes just before Halloween.

Raised crosswalks to be installed on Kūhiō, Kaumualiʻi highways

Installation will require a single-lane closure, in one direction at a time, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 4 in both locations. Work will be conducted 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. in Anahola and 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. in Lāwaʻi; all work and lane closures are weather permitting.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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NASA’s newest space telescope gets help from astronomers, decades of innovation at University of Hawai‘i

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will begin a mission after it launches Aug. 30 to capture sweeping views of the universe on a scale never before possible and five University of Hawai‘i-led research programs were selected in the mission’s first highly competitive round.

Lowell still expected to pose no immediate threats to islands; continues westward trek at 13 mph

Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.

Tropical Storm Lowell being monitored by forecasters

The tropical cyclone does not as of now present an immediate threat to the state; residents and businesses encouraged to review or develop preparedness plans, especially with an above-average hurricane season predicted.

Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study

Decades of hourly data from 117 rain gauges around Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island uncovered climate trends that traditional 24-hour daily averages often miss.

Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano past

Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?

Homeowners can apply to second round of cesspool conversion program next month

With $1 million available to support 50 homeowners, early applications are advised due to limited funds and priority-based selection criteria.

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Parker School to celebrate 50th anniversary

The Waimea school will mark the milestone during Labor Day Weekend, commemorating the learning and aloha made possible by the school since it was founded in 1976.

Lowell continues westward trek; still poses no immediate threats to Hawai‘i

Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.

University of Hawai‘i innovation, astronomers help power NASA’s newest space telescope

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will begin a mission after it launches Aug. 30 to capture sweeping views of the universe on a scale never before possible and five University of Hawai‘i-led research programs were selected in the mission's first highly competitive round.

In Hawaiʻi County’s Emergency Operations Center, officials rely on weather information from in-house meteorologist

Since 2024, Sean Miller, an emergency response specialist from the National Weather Service, has helped Hawaiʻi County make educated decisions and craft public messages.

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Volcano Watch — The tephra time machine: exploring Kīlauea’s past

In July, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists visited an exposure of tephra and lava flows in the western wall of Kaluapele. The layers were exposed by the 2018 summit collapse and hold important clues to Kīlauea’s long-term eruptive history.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui hosts annual Perfect Pairings fundraiser, Sept. 18

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui hosts its annual Perfect Pairings signature fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 18 at the Fairmont Kea Lani.

Deadline to apply for Kahului residency area funds approaching

Applications for grant funds totaling $150,000 for Kahului are due Oct. 1 at 5 p.m., Council Member Kauanoe Batangan announced.

New vision, ancient roots: How Maui County’s ʻŌiwi Resources Department is putting Hawaiian ancestral knowledge to work

The two-year-old department approved by voters has been working on a variety of priorities, including the Lahaina Royal Complex Master Plan, incorporating ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi back into government and putting to use the knowledge encoded in the mother tongue.