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H5N1 avian flu detected in wastewater sample in Kauaʻi County

This is the first detection of the H5N1 virus associated with this year’s seasonal bird migration and also the first detection of the D1.1 genotype in Hawaiʻi; that genotype is now the predominant genotype in infected wildlife and domestic poultry in the United States.

State Judiciary online systems, services restored following temporary interruption

Includes the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System, eCourt Kokua, eTraffic and eJury, as well as phone-based services.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 29 about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources, plus more, from throughout the county.

Monthly siren and emergency alert system test set for Monday

The all-hazard outdoor warning sirens will sound across the state for a one-minute alert at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.

Kauaʻi Fire Department proposes contracted emergency helicopter pilots become county employees

The Fire Department has relied on Airborne Aviation for pilot services since 2010 but said now is the time to make the pilots permanent employees to maintain their expertise of Kauaʻi terrain.

Kauaʻi County Council approves county seeking up to $25M in insurance for Kāpule Building fire in Līhuʻe

The insurance proceeds would cover eligible restoration, repair and replacement costs of the building at the Līhuʻe Civic Center.that houses government services, including the DMV and permitting offices.
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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

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

State Judiciary online systems, services restored following temporary interruption

Includes the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System, eCourt Kokua, eTraffic and eJury, as well as phone-based services.

Monthly siren and emergency alert system test set for Monday

The all-hazard outdoor warning sirens will sound across the state for a one-minute alert at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa receives $600,000 to train future poultry farmers

The four-year federal grant will fund stipends and living expenses for 32 undergraduate trainees.

Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on Mars

Leilani Jensen and Raven Kromer’s winning design was inspired by Polynesian voyagers and traditional Hawaiian farming techniques.

State awareness campaign urges residents to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ as part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week messaging

This year’s awareness campaign encourages Hawaiʻi families to “Get the Facts. Test Your Keiki. Check Your Home” for possible contamination; educational webinar scheduled for this morning, Oct. 28.

Hawaiʻi voters to decide on two state constitutional amendments, one Kauaʻi County Charter amendment

Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public infrastructure and one amendment that clarifies the planning commission appeal process in the Kauaʻi County Charter.

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State Judiciary online systems, services restored following temporary interruption

Includes the Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System, eCourt Kokua, eTraffic and eJury, as well as phone-based services.

Police ask public for help with finding missing endangered woman

Police report that 36-year-old Chasia-Rose Palma was last seen about 5 a.m. Oct. 26 in the Hawaiian Beaches and Pāhoa areas.

2 flood advisories now in effect for portions of windward Big Island

Some locations that will experience flooding include Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapaʻau, Honokaʻa, Honomū, Pāpaʻikou, Pepe‘ekeo, Hakalau, Nīnole, Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidland Estates, Volcano, Mountain View, Pāhoa and Glenwood.

Applications open for 2027 Zonta Women in Business Leadership Awards

Applications for the 2027 Zonta Women in Business Leadership Awards are due on Sunday, Nov. 1.

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Partial Maui Veterans Highway closure announced for Friday night to Saturday morning, weather permitting

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation reports that two northbound lanes on Maui Veterans Highway (Route 311) will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday at the intersection with Hansen Road in Puʻunēnē, for traffic signal work.

Flood Warning extended to 5:45 p.m. for East Maui with heaviest rain near Hāmoa and Hāna

Doppler radar indicated heavy rain over East Maui with rain rates of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour. The heaviest rain is over the far eastern end of Maui near Hāmoa and Hāna.

Hawaiʻi mourns passing of former UH Football Coach June Jones

Former University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa head football coach June Jones died in Oregon today at the age of 73.

Maui road closures due to flooding and severe weather impacts

(11:35 a.m., Oct. 29, 2026) Kahekili Highway is closed in both directions from Waiehu Beach Road to Makaʻala Drive in Waiehu due to heavy flooding.