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Tropical storm watch issued for Kauaʻi County

The center of Hurricane Lowell will move across portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, and just to the west of the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday night, according to the most recent Central Pacific Hurricane Center advisory update.

UPDATE: Swells from Lowell, Karina cause surf advisory to be extended through Tuesday morning

The high surf advisory also is expected to be upgraded to a high surf warning Sunday night into Monday for affected south-facing shores as surf heights are forecast to rapidly increase to warning levels.

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.

UPDATE: What Kauaʻi and Niʻihau residents, visitors, businesses need to know 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.
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Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Tropical storm watch issued for Kauaʻi County

The center of Hurricane Lowell will move across portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, and just to the west of the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday night, according to the most recent Central Pacific Hurricane Center advisory update.

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.

UPDATE: What Kauaʻi and Niʻihau residents, visitors, businesses need to know 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.

Legacy Land Conservation Program invites applications for land acquisition grants

The Legacy Land program since its inception in 2005 facilitated contributions of more than $73 million from the State Land Conservation Fund for acquisition of 55 properties and more than 31,000 acres statewide.

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UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through Tuesday morning for most Big Island shores as swells from Lowell, Karina will keep surf elevated

Surf up to 14 feet is forecast along eastern shorelines; up to 12 feet along south-facing shores, increasing to 14 feet by Sunday night; and up to 10 feet along west exposures; large breaking surf, significant shorebreak and dangerous currents will make entering the water very hazardous.

15-day extension granted to US Navy, NASA 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 connected with an application to renew a lease for the Kauaʻi state lands on which the facilities sit.

Flood watch in effect Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon for entire state

Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday through Tuesday.

POLICE: Avoid portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway for at least next 4 hours

Hawai'i Police Department advises motorists to stay away from the part of the roadway between Old Saddle Road and Highway 190.

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HDOT provides round up of statewide stream clean-ups

On Molokaʻi, crews are working on planning and design for culvert replacement at Keawanui Gulch along Kamehameha V Highway. This work is estimated to begin in early September. The contractor will begin this culvert replacement work at the same time as culvert replacement along Maunaloa Highway at Kākalahale Stream.

DOH offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for women who are uninsured and unable to pay

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings through the Hawaiʻi Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program to women who meet age, income and insurance requirements.

Volcano Watch — September is National Preparedness Month

Four steps that you can take to be better prepared for any disaster include: learning what hazards can affect you and when, making an emergency plan, building an emergency supply kit (go bag), and getting involved in your community.

County of Maui offices to be closed Monday for Labor Day holiday

County of Maui offices, facilities and services will be closed or modified on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, for the Labor Day holiday.