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Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i holding reuse collection event Friday in Līhuʻe

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books and shoes.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs documentary examines history of US military use of state public trust lands

The documentary examines how thousands of acres came to be leased for military use, what has occurred on those lands over the ensuing decades, and the cultural, environmental and public trust issues surrounding their future.

New mobile app offers free tobacco cessation support on the smartphone

The Department of Health has launched Quitlogix, a mobile app that aims to help Hawaiʻi quit tobacco through online program.

Brown water advisory issued for Island of Kauaʻi

The department advises the public to avoid swimming, wading in, or drinking water from any freshwater streams or pond to prevent leptospirosis.

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

Kaua‘i County is in Day 24 of recovery from Hurricane Lowell. Cleanup, repairs and reconstruction continue after the storm caused widespread damage over Labor Day weekend.

UPDATE: Water quality advisory canceled for Wai‘ohai Beach on Kaua‘i

Water sample testing results show that the enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level, state health officials said.
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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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Office of Hawaiian Affairs documentary examines history of US military use of state public trust lands

The documentary examines how thousands of acres came to be leased for military use, what has occurred on those lands over the ensuing decades, and the cultural, environmental and public trust issues surrounding their future.

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

Kaua‘i County is in Day 24 of recovery from Hurricane Lowell. Cleanup, repairs and reconstruction continue after the storm caused widespread damage over Labor Day weekend.

Hawaiʻi secures up to $45 million settlement with Monsanto

The settlement holds Monsanto accountable for polychlorinated biphenyl contamination and supports Hawaii’s ongoing efforts to protect its natural resources.

US Senate resolution introduced by Schatz, Hirono designates September as Hawaiian History Month

U.S. senators representing the islands introduce measure to recognize the rich history and culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawai‘i.

Flags to be lowered in honor of life and service of former state, US lawmaker Patricia Saiki

Saiki in 1986 became the first Republican and second woman elected to represent Hawaiʻi in U.S. Congress; flags shall be flown at half-staff through sunrise Oct. 5.

Tropical Storm Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain through Thursday to Kauaʻi, Ni‘ihau

Tropical Storm Nolo was about 345 miles west of Līhuʻe as of the 2 a.m. Wednesday advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

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Volcano Watch: An intrusion during an eruption at the summit of Kīlauea. How does it happen?

On Sept. 30, as flames, spatter and lava flows erupted from the north and south vents at the summit of Kīlauea, magma was also making a new path below the surface of the caldera.

The Food Basket opens online SNAP payments for DA BOX

The Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket now offers online SNAP payments for DA BOX, enhancing access to fresh local produce while supporting over 70 small farmers.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 02, 2026

Tropical Storm Nolo will continue to accelerate westward away from the state over the next several days. Elevated moisture content being drawn up in the...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 02, 2026

The moderate, short to medium period west to southwest swell originating from Tropical Storm Nolo will continue for Niihau and Kauai through Friday night...

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Maui Surf Forecast for October 02, 2026

The moderate, short to medium period west to southwest swell originating from Tropical Storm Nolo will continue for Niihau and Kauai through Friday night...

Public invited to comment on UH Maunakea Master Plan update

The revisions would be limited to the UH Master Plan and do not call for new land use or new development. No revisions to the Maunakea Comprehensive Management Plan are proposed. UH reports it remains committed to having no more than nine observatories after 2033 and to keeping the existing decommissioning process and plan unchanged.

OHA documentary ‘Held in Trust’ examines history and future of Hawaiʻi’s military-leased public lands

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will present a special statewide television premiere of "Held in Trust: The Future of Hawaiʻi’s Public Lands Beyond Military Leases," a half-hour documentary examining the history of US military use of Hawaiʻi’s public trust lands and the consequential decisions approaching as longstanding military leases begin to expire.

Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce to honor 120 years of Filipino legacy at annual flag raising event

The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the County of Maui and Office of the Mayor, announced today that the annual Filipino American History Month Flag-Raising Ceremony will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. on the front lawn of the Kalana O Maui Building, 200 South High Street in Wailuku.