Kaua‘i News Got unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs? National take back day is Oct. 24…
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$7 million renovation extends life of 80 affordable rental homes in Līhuʻe
"I know the list of people that are trying to get into housing is long, but don't give up hope because you never know when things open up, so just stay in it." — Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami October 16, 2026 · 05:00am
Kaua‘i County Department of Water announces upcoming rate increases
The rate and service charge increases go into effect Nov. 1; customers will begin seeing the updated rates on their Dec. 1 billing statements.Kaua‘i News Walmart to host free wellness event in Līhuʻe on Saturday
Kaua‘i News ‘Imagine a Day Without Water’ highlights resource’s essential…
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Volcano Watch: Where did the September fissure vent lava at Kīlauea’s summit come…
New framework developed for moving endangered species to safer locations
Evening with Matisyahu: Musician to lay journey bare, bringing closeness to artist-fan…
Kauaʻi County to absorb kiosk payment fees after Kāpule Building fire in Līhuʻe
Salvation Army invites Kaua‘i, Big Island residents to enjoy afternoon of harmony while…
Law enforcement apprehends Princeville man wanted on multiple warrants
Applications now open for Hurricane Lowell business recovery grants
Kauaʻi veterans return home from Washington, D.C., after trip to honor their service…
ʻOhana Relief Fest to offer free disaster recovery resources on Kauaʻi’s North…
Youth Climate Summit invites Hawaiʻi keiki, teens, young adults to state Capitol for 2026…
Hā‘ena State Park reopens later this week to public
University of Hawaiʻi seeks public input on proposed Mauna Kea Master Plan revisions
Make sure keiki Halloween costume carousing doesn’t become nightmare for their eyes
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Kaua‘i News
Got unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs? National take back day is Oct. 24 on Kauaʻi
Proper disposal of unused medications helps to protect the public and water supplies.
Rainbow Wahine golf invitational returns to Kauaʻi for 30th tournament
Fourteen collegiate women’s golf teams from the U.S. and Japan are set to tee off at the prestigious 30th Rainbow Wahine Invitational on Kauaʻi.
Kaua‘i County Department of Water announces upcoming rate increases
The rate and service charge increases go into effect Nov. 1; customers will begin seeing the updated rates on their Dec. 1 billing statements.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.
Walmart to host free wellness event in Līhuʻe on Saturday
As part of a nationwide wellness initiative, Walmart stores across Hawaiʻi, including a locations on Kauaʻi, will host a free health event.
‘Imagine a Day Without Water’ highlights resource’s essential, crucial role it plays in every aspect of life
“Here on Kaua‘i, water makes it possible for our island communities to live and have life,” said Kaua‘i County Department of Water Manager and Chief Engineer Joe Tait. “Investing in water means investing in our future.”
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Hawaii News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.
Volcano Watch: Where did the September fissure vent lava at Kīlauea’s summit come from?
The combination of deformation and geochemical datasets show the new fissure vents were the same magma source we have seen in previous fountaining episodes at the summit of the Big Island volcano and likely formed because the magma system was highly pressurized and simply forced its way along the easiest path to the surface.
New framework developed for moving endangered species to safer locations
The new guide, which University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa played a central supporting role in developing, helps managers decide whether a “conservation introduction” that moves a plant or animal outside its normal range is the right call, and how to do it responsibly.
Salvation Army invites Kaua‘i, Big Island residents to enjoy afternoon of harmony while lending a hand
Those who attend this year’s 29th annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival also can lend a hand by offering monetary or food donations to help support Kona and Līhuʻe Corps community services, such as food pantries and holiday assistance, that directly benefit neighbors in need.
Big Island News
UH-Hilo students monitor water quality of Hilo Bay and impact of storms, agricultural runoff
Since 2011, a water quality buoy has been sending data from Hilo Bay to the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System to monitor short-term and long-term changes to ocean conditions.
Free ʻIkuwā Festival in Hilo honors interconnectedness of land, sea, sky and communities
This year’s theme is “A manu o uka, a manu o kai." It translates to “The bird of the upland, the bird of the sea,” a line from the chant Ia Waʻa Nui.
Maui News
‘October surprise’ allegations could tighten Maui County’s mayoral showdown
Incumbent Richard Bissen appeared to be in the driver's seat for reelection after a decisive victory in the primary, but allegations by the police chief that BIssen was the target of two criminal investigations could make the race much tighter against Maui County Council Vice Chair Yuki Lei Sugimura.
Maui Weather Forecast for October 17, 2026
A high pressure system will linger north of the Hawaiian Islands producing moderate to breezy trades through the middle of next week with minor fluctuations in...
CVS reaches settlement to pay $315M in opioid prescriptions case
The complaint alleges that, from Oct. 17, 2013 through Dec. 2, 2025, CVS illegally filled prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances in violation of the Controlled Substances Act, and then sought payment for many of those invalid prescriptions from Medicare and other federal healthcare programs in violation of the False Claims Act, according to the US Department of Justice.
