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    • National Weather Service satellite image from the afternoon of Sept. 16, 2026.

    Remnant moisture from former TS Norbert forecast to produce moderate to heavy rainfall; flood watch issued

    An upper level trough is forecast to dig southwest Wednesday night into Thursday, pulling in the remnant moisture; deeper moisture and increasing instability will bring moderate to locally heavy...

    Hawai‘i News Researchers suggest cooked beef, sunflower seeds for little fire ants

    Hawai‘i News In honor of late Gov. Ariyoshi, U.S. and State of Hawaiʻi flags to be flown at…

    DMV closed on Kauaʻi due to fire leaving residents who need license renewals in limbo

    A recent fire at the Kāpule Building in Līhuʻe that destroyed infrastructure has plunged Kauaʻi's DMV operations into chaos, halting in-person services and leaving residents scrambling for alternative solutions. September 17, 2026 · 07:35am

    What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Thursday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

    Hurricane Lowell recovery efforts continue around Kauaʻi while crews also prepare for increased rain from remnants of former Tropical Storm Norbert.

    Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi Community Foundation fund Kauaʻi disaster response, future resiliency efforts

    Kaua'i Tourism News All state parks on Kauaʻi will remain closed for foreseeable future due to Hurricane…

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    In honor of late Gov. Ariyoshi, U.S. and State of Hawaiʻi flags to be flown at half-staff

    Ariyoshi led Hawaiʻi from 1974 to 1986 and was the state’s third and longest-serving governor. He died in April at age 100.

    Hawaiʻi Community Foundation fund Kauaʻi disaster response, future resiliency efforts

    Through its Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative, rolling grant funding is still available for readiness, response, recovery and rebuilding after Hurricane Lala

    What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Thursday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

    Hurricane Lowell recovery efforts continue around Kauaʻi while crews also prepare for increased rain from remnants of former Tropical Storm Norbert.

    DMV closed on Kauaʻi due to fire leaving residents who need license renewals in limbo

    A recent fire at the Kāpule Building in Līhuʻe that destroyed infrastructure has plunged Kauaʻi’s DMV operations into chaos, halting in-person services and leaving residents scrambling for alternative solutions.

    All state parks on Kauaʻi will remain closed for foreseeable future due to Hurricane Lowell damage

    The public is urged to avoid Kōke‘e State Park and Kōke‘e Road, where many catastrophic, unmitigated hazards exist throughout the landscape.

    American Red Cross volunteers traveled around Kaua‘i, offering food, water, gloves, hugs and smiles

    The relief organization started with 18 local volunteers before Hurricane Lowell struck on Labor Day, and at one point had about 100 before scaling down as Kauaʻi recovers.
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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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    Researchers suggest cooked beef, sunflower seeds for little fire ants

    University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that fire ants prefer cooked beef and sunflower seeds over water-packed tuna.

    In honor of late Gov. Ariyoshi, U.S. and State of Hawaiʻi flags to be flown at half-staff

    Ariyoshi led Hawaiʻi from 1974 to 1986 and was the state’s third and longest-serving governor. He died in April at age 100.

    Hawaiʻi Community Foundation fund Kauaʻi disaster response, future resiliency efforts

    Through its Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative, rolling grant funding is still available for readiness, response, recovery and rebuilding after Hurricane Lala

    What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Thursday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

    Hurricane Lowell recovery efforts continue around Kauaʻi while crews also prepare for increased rain from remnants of former Tropical Storm Norbert.

    Hawaiʻi’s top state manager, employee, team of the year honored at 49th Annual Governor’s Awards

    Gov. Josh Green honored individual winners Dr. Darren Lerner (State Manager of the Year) and Jessica Chambers (State Employee of the Year).

    New deaf history museum celebrates Hawaiʻi’s Deaf community

    The new museum at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hamilton Library reflects the the often overlooked Deaf history and culture of Hawaiʻi.

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    Gov. Green orders U.S. and State of Hawaiʻi flags to be flown at half-staff to honor late Gov. Ariyoshi

    Ariyoshi led Hawaiʻi from 1974 to 1986 and was the state's third and longest-serving governor. He died in April at age 100.

    ‘Tis the season: Operation Santa accepting letters

    It’s time to start sending in holiday wish lists to the Jolly Old Elf himself, care of U.S. Postal Service, to help provide keiki and families with a warm and bright holiday season.

    Flood watch in effect for Hawaiʻi Island through this evening

    A flood watch also remains in effect through Thursday evening for the entire island because of the possibility of heavy rainfall from the remnants of what was Tropical Storm Norbert.

    A month after Hurricane Lala’s outerbands struck the Big Island, recovery is slow but sure in hard hit Ka’ū

    Lala destroyed 27 homes and did much damage to many other homes, with Hawaiʻi County estimating $53 million to its facilities and infrastructure.

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    Pacific Permanente Group expands Maui cardiovascular care with addition of Dr. Miruais Hamed

    Pacific Permanente Group is honored to welcome Miruais Hamed, MD, to its cardiology team, expanding cardiovascular care options available to patients on Maui. As PPG expands its specialty services for the Maui community, Dr. Hamed brings vast experience in cardiovascular medicine, a strong background in medical education, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

    Flags lowered statewide in honor of late Gov. George Ariyoshi

    This order reflects the gratitude of the people of Hawaiʻi for Ariyoshi’s historic leadership, lifelong commitment to public service and lasting contributions to the state. Ariyoshi was born in Honolulu on March 12, 1926 and died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 100.

    Kīhei-Walea Rotary distributes dictionary-almanac books to Kihei Charter students

    Kīhei-Wailea Rotarians joined together to give a combination Dictionary-Almanac book to 3rd graders at Kīhei Charter School. This annual community service project was designed to increase studentsʻ interest in learning new words and experiencing other fun parts of the almanac.

    National Institutes of Health awards $3.6 million grant to study health threats from Hawaiʻi’s plantation history

    Investigating a hidden environmental health threat across Hawaiʻi—pollutants left behind by decades of agricultural and industrial activity, and whether wildfires and other disasters can bring those contaminants back into the environment and into people’s bodies—is the focus of a new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-led research project that received a five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.