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Kaua‘i County remains under tropical storm warning as Lowell turns north
According to the advisory, Lowell is anticipated to accelerate toward the north and north-northeast through Monday night. September 06, 2026 · 11:12am
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Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i County remains under tropical storm warning as Lowell turns north
According to the advisory, Lowell is anticipated to accelerate toward the north and north-northeast through Monday night.
What Kauaʻi and Niʻihau residents, visitors, businesses need to know Sunday about Hurricane Lowell
Now is the time to complete your emergency disaster and to-go kits, get your homes prepared for possible electric and water outages and know what resources are available.
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i
Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative supports prep efforts on Kaua‘i ahead of Hurricane Lowell
$22,000 in Kaua‘i Strong funds deployed to 3 local nonprofits to strengthen resilience of vulnerable families and households by enabling delivery of proactive preparedness outreach and rapid procurement and distribution of essential food, supplies and other life-sustaining resources before the storm.
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Hawaii News
Kaua‘i County remains under tropical storm warning as Lowell turns north
According to the advisory, Lowell is anticipated to accelerate toward the north and north-northeast through Monday night.
What Kauaʻi and Niʻihau residents, visitors, businesses need to know Sunday about Hurricane Lowell
Now is the time to complete your emergency disaster and to-go kits, get your homes prepared for possible electric and water outages and know what resources are available.
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i
Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.
University of Hawaiʻi receives $2M for development of artificial intelligence tools to protect food production systems
The 4-year project, in partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.
Entire state to be under flood watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon
Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday through Tuesday.
US Navy, NASA get 15-day extension on final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe observatory
Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement.
Big Island News
Motorcyclist dies after reportedly crashing into utility pole in Hilo
This is the 23rd traffic fatality of 2026, compared to 16 traffic fatalities this same time last year.
Category 3 Hurricane Lowell turns north; high surf and possible rain with flooding expected on Big Island
A tropical storm warning is in effect for Kauaʻi County as the hurricane moves on a north-northeastward track.
Maui News
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation names Reid Gushiken Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer
The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation today announced the appointment of Reid Gushiken as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 14, 2026. In this role, Gushiken will oversee HCF’s financial and administrative operations and help guide the foundation’s long-term stewardship of resources in service to Hawai‘i’s communities.
Category 3 Hurricane Lowell expected to bring tropical storm conditions to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau by late Monday
Category 3 Hurricane Lowell continues on a path due north with tropical storm conditions expected on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau by late Monday.
High school football brings Lahaina and Paradise together in “Unity Bowl”
The football teams from Hawai‘i’s Lahainaluna High School and California’s Paradise High School came together for a historic matchup Saturday evening in West Maui, bringing two communities that were both devastated by wildfires together on the field to celebrate hope, resilience and the strength of community.
Department of Health to conduct emergency preparedness survey in West Hawaiʻi communities
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health’s (DOH) Hawaiʻi District Health Office will conduct a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey to assess household emergency preparedness and the impacts of natural disasters on household health in the Kona, Kohala and Hāmākua districts from Sept. 14-18.
