• Weather
  • Surf
  • Community Calendar
  • Visitors’ Guide
    • Tropical Storm Nolo is forecast to the south of the Big Island on Saturday as a major hurricane. (Map: Central Pacific Hurricane Center)

    Nolo forecast to become major hurricane by Saturday; Storm to impact Big Island, pass south of Kauaʻi

    Nolo is forecast to move to the north or north-northeast later today through Friday, followed by a sharp westward turn by Saturday in the vicinity of the Big Island.

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi Section 8 landlords warned of possible delays in housing assistance payments

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi police identify driver, victim in fatal bicycle crash

    Federal waiver extends relief for Kauaʻi commercial drivers during DMV outage

    Kauaʻi's commercial drivers and their employers will benefit from a three-month federal waiver following the fire at the Kapule Building, which grants extensions on driver's licenses and permits. September 24, 2026 · 12:23pm

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

    Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative reported 98% of members restored as of Wednesday afternoon. Crews are focused on the areas of Wainiha and Hā‘ena. Pocket outages are also being addressed from Hanalei to Kekaha.

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi Sea Scouts’ newly acquired Sun Seeker sinks after Hurricane Lowell hits…

    Hawai‘i News 3 Moloka‘i nēnē killed by drivers ahead of Nēnē Awareness Day 2026

    Subscribe to our Newsletter

    Stay in-the-know with daily or weekly
    headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
    Cancel
    ×

    Kaua‘i News Chevron Forward

    Federal waiver extends relief for Kauaʻi commercial drivers during DMV outage

    Kauaʻi’s commercial drivers and their employers will benefit from a three-month federal waiver following the fire at the Kapule Building, which grants extensions on driver’s licenses and permits.

    Nolo forecast to become major hurricane by Saturday; Storm to impact Big Island, pass south of Kauaʻi

    Nolo is forecast to move to the north or north-northeast later today through Friday, followed by a sharp westward turn by Saturday in the vicinity of the Big Island.

    Kauaʻi Section 8 landlords warned of possible delays in housing assistance payments

    Kauaʻi County’s Section 8 landlords may face delays in housing assistance payments as recovery efforts from Hurricane Lowell continue.

    Kauaʻi police identify driver, victim in fatal bicycle crash

    Authorities are investigating a tragic collision on ʻElepaio Road where 91-year-old cyclist Bonifacio Ventura succumbed to his injuries after being struck by an SUV.

    Kauaʻi Sea Scouts’ newly acquired Sun Seeker sinks after Hurricane Lowell hits Nawiliwili Harbor

    The prized 63-foot yacht had been donated to the nonprofit and was expected to give generations of Kauaʻi youth a chance to learn seamanship and experience extended voyages.

    3 Moloka‘i nēnē killed by drivers ahead of Nēnē Awareness Day 2026

    Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.
    ADVERTISEMENT

    Napali Coast Chevron Forward

    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

    Hawaii News Chevron Forward

    3 Moloka‘i nēnē killed by drivers ahead of Nēnē Awareness Day 2026

    Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.

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

    Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative reported 98% of members restored as of Wednesday afternoon. Crews are focused on the areas of Wainiha and Hā‘ena. Pocket outages are also being addressed from Hanalei to Kekaha.

    Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village

    The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.

    Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year

    During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

    Visitor industry leaders to discuss future of Hawaiʻi’s tourism at two-day conference this week

    Tourism industry leaders are coming together in Honolulu for the annual Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference Thursday and Friday.

    Chu Hong of Oʻahu’s Kaimukī High School named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year

    Also honored was Kauaʻi teacher Tammy Carvalho of Kapaʻa Elementary.

    Big Island News Chevron Forward

    What Big Island residents need to know Thursday about Tropical Storm Nolo

    Hawai‘i County to open additional shelters Friday morning, Young Brothers provides additional cargo and sailing schedule changes, government offices and schools are closed, Hawaiian Electric is monitoring the storm and Verizon offers tips for residents and businesses to prepare.

    3 nēnē killed on Moloka‘i roadways ahead of Nēnē Awareness Day 2026

    Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.

    Hawaiian Electric crews helping on Kaua‘i after Lowell called back to Big Island bases ahead of Nolo

    The company is maintaining a 24-hour watch on Nolo’s path in order to position crews and equipment in areas most likely to be affected.

    State, national parks announce closures ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo

    People are urged to avoid forested and coastal areas due to the dangers of rising streams, flash flooding, falling trees, storm surge or high surf.

    Maui News Chevron Forward

    County to open emergency shelters Friday on Maui, Molokaʻi for Tropical Storm Nolo impacts

    The County of Maui will open emergency shelters at noon on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, for anyone impacted by Tropical Storm Nolo. The National Weather Service issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County at 11:19 a.m. today, with tropical storm-force winds possible within the next 48 hours. Maui County remains under a Flood Watch, which was issued at noon Sept. 23.

    Schatz: ‘Climate Change is why disasters are piling up’

    US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) spoke on the Senate floor about recent storms in Hawai‘i and the warming planet’s role in making disasters more frequent and severe. Schatz highlighted the damage and disruption caused by Hurricanes Lala and Lowell in recent weeks and the need for the federal government to help communities across the country not just respond to, but also prepare for, disasters as they occur more often.

    County of Maui offices to close Friday in anticipation of severe weather

    County of Maui departments are preparing for possible impacts from Tropical Storm Nolo, which is forecast to strengthen and bring heavy rain, high winds and flash flooding to Maui County, especially East Maui, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

    Maui County Council will recess Friday meeting in anticipation of severe weather

    As Tropical Storm Nolo intensifies and closes in on the Hawaiian Islands, the Maui County Council will postpone its regularly scheduled Friday meeting until Tuesday, according to an announcement from Council Chair Alice Lee.