Kaua‘i News State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery
Hawai‘i News Visitor industry leaders to discuss future of Hawaiʻi’s tourism at two-day…
Rare Loulu palms at Kauaʻi’s botanical gardens among the casualties from Hurricane Lowell
Hurricane Lowell has left Kaua'i's National Tropical Botanical Gardens in disarray, with damaged trees, infrastructure, and rare plant collections forcing a suspension of public tours as recovery efforts continue. September 22, 2026 · 09:55am
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues efforts to reach 100% restored
Utility cooperative reports as of Tuesday afternoon about 732 members remain without power, with restoration total standing at 98%.Hawai‘i News Chu Hong of Oʻahu’s Kaimukī High School named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of…
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Kaua‘i News
State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery
“Our families have been through a lot these past couple of weeks, and the last thing anyone needs is a permit fee or an expired license standing in the way of getting back on their feet,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues efforts to reach 100% restored
Utility cooperative reports as of Tuesday afternoon about 732 members remain without power, with restoration total standing at 98%.
Kauaʻi police investigate fatal Kekaha traffic crash
Police report a 2018 Toyota SUV was eastbound Tuesday morning on ʻElepaio Road when it made a left turn onto Alae Road and stuck a 91-year-old Kekaha bicyclist who later succumbed to to his injuries.
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.
Rare Loulu palms at Kauaʻi’s botanical gardens among the casualties from Hurricane Lowell
Hurricane Lowell has left Kaua’i’s National Tropical Botanical Gardens in disarray, with damaged trees, infrastructure, and rare plant collections forcing a suspension of public tours as recovery efforts continue.
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Hawaii News
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.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
At 6:30 a.m. Monday, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources will reopen some public lands on Kaua‘i, but with restrictions.
Original designs sought by Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi for 110th anniversary T-shirt
Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 23, 2026
Moderate trades will gradually strengthen each day over the next several days with widespread strong trades expected by Thursday and very windy conditions...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 23, 2026
Surf along south facing shores will decrease as the current south-southwest swell fades. A moderate southwest swell will build in around Friday into the weekend...
Bail maintained for Puna man charged with murder in Hawaiian Paradise Park shooting
The Sept. 19 incident at Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center resulted in the death of 41-year-old Jose Manuel Adame Romero.
Flood watch issued as potential tropical cyclone likely to bring heavy rain
Heavy rain on the north side of a developing tropical system should develop Wednesday afternoon. Windward and southeast Big Island and windward Maui are the most likely to experience heavy rain; however, other islands in Maui County are at risk as well.
Maui News
OHCRA Cancels 2026 Nā Wahine O Ke Kaiand Molokai Canoe Festival Kulaia toDeveloping Weather Conditions
The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Nā Wahine O Ke Kai, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, due to the potential wind, ocean and community impacts associated with the developing tropical weather system approaching Hawaiʻi.
Kahului man reported missing by a concerned acquaintance
The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information regarding the whereabouts of Josh Jordan, 45, of Kahului.
Flood Watch from Wednesday afternoon through Saturday afternoon for Maui and Hawaiʻi counties
The National Weather Service says heavy rain on the north side of a developing tropical system (the future Nolo) should develop Wednesday afternoon. Windward and southeast Big Island and windward Maui are the most likely to experience heavy rain.
Applications open to high school students on Maui for free Fall Film Lab in Lahaina
Hisako Film Lab and Fuzz Box Productions are inviting high school students in grades 9–12 to apply for the Fall Film Lab, a free afterschool filmmaking program running Oct. 6 to Dec. 12, 2026 meeting at Fuzz Box headquarters in Lahaina.
