Hawai‘i News Port at Nāwiliwili closed until cleared for safe operations; barge arrival rescheduled
Hawai‘i News In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed…
Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; periods of heavy rainfall expected to linger through Wednesday
The stormʻs core has moved 230 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on Tuesday. September 08, 2026 · 11:12am
KIUC: 1,500 miles of transmission and distribution lines damaged following Hurricane Lowell
Before damaged portions of the system can be re-energized, crews must inspect lines and equipment, identify damage and determine what repairs are necessary to safely restore power.Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi emergency management sounded outdoor warning siren on Niʻihau as Hurricane…
Hawai‘i News Residents, visitors urged to evacuate from oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi’s…
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Kauaʻi residents, visitors, officials and nēnē prepare for Hurricane Lowell
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative supports prep efforts on…
Hawaiʻi Health Systems Kauaʻi Region to host 3rd annual Kaua‘i Healthy Living Fall…
2026 Kauaʻi Marathon and Half Marathon canceled because of approaching Lowell
University of Hawaiʻi receives $2M for development of artificial intelligence tools to…
Entire state to be under flood watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon
US Navy, NASA get 15-day extension on final environmental impact statement for Pacific…
Summer of action: Top 5 plastic pollution initiative highlights
Legacy Land Conservation Program invites applications for land acquisition grants
Kaua‘i lane closures for week of Sept. 5-11
Family pleads for harsher sentence as Hilario gets 5 years for hit-and-run death of…
Update: Talk story with ‘E Mau Ke Ea: The Sovereign Hawaiian Nation’ exhibit…
Hawai‘i REALTORS opens 2026 Fair Housing Keiki Art Contest
Emergency road closures scheduled for portion of Kalama Road in Wailuā
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Public urged to prepare now as Hurricane Lowell moves closer to Kauaʻi County
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Kaua‘i News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell
Update at 1:55 p.m. Sept. 8: All state and county offices to remain closed through Friday, as well as all Kauaʻi County public schools, including Niʻihau High and Elementary School; Kauaʻi Community College also to remain closed.
Port at Nāwiliwili closed until cleared for safe operations; barge arrival rescheduled
Shipping firm Young Brothers reports the Nāwiliwili facility sustained damage in Hurricane Lowell’s aftermath and will remain closed until state Harbors Division clears it to reopen.
Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; periods of heavy rainfall expected to linger through Wednesday
The stormʻs core has moved 230 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on Tuesday.
KIUC: 1,500 miles of transmission and distribution lines damaged following Hurricane Lowell
Before damaged portions of the system can be re-energized, crews must inspect lines and equipment, identify damage and determine what repairs are necessary to safely restore power.
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Hawaii News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell
Update at 1:55 p.m. Sept. 8: All state and county offices to remain closed through Friday, as well as all Kauaʻi County public schools, including Niʻihau High and Elementary School; Kauaʻi Community College also to remain closed.
Port at Nāwiliwili closed until cleared for safe operations; barge arrival rescheduled
Shipping firm Young Brothers reports the Nāwiliwili facility sustained damage in Hurricane Lowell’s aftermath and will remain closed until state Harbors Division clears it to reopen.
Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; periods of heavy rainfall expected to linger through Wednesday
The stormʻs core has moved 230 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on Tuesday.
In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data
A University of Hawaiʻi team created a tracker to share vital insights into rainfall and wind speed, help communities prepare and respond to weather events efficiently.
Residents, visitors urged to evacuate from oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi’s south and west shores
People living or staying at exposed oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi that could get high storm surge should move to a safer location as soon as possible, before wind, rain and ocean conditions make travel unsafe.
Big Island News
Ports of Hilo, Kawaihae on Big Island open for normal operations
Shipping firm Young Brothers, with U.S. Coast Guard and relevant state agencies, continues to assess impacts from Hurricane Lowell; barge arrival at Kawaihae delayed.
Briefs for Sept. 8: Registration opens for transient vacation operators, Hawaiʻi County hosts upcoming workshops, events
A quick look at updates, news and events from the County of Hawaiʻi.
Maui News
Nā Hoaloha ‘Ekolu celebrates 40 years and welcomes a new chapter of local leadership
Founded by Michael Moore, Robert Aguiar, and Tim Moore, parent company Nā Hoaloha ‘Ekolu has grown from the creation of Old Lāhainā Lūʻau 40 years ago into a family of businesses that has become an important part of Maui’s hospitality and culinary community. Along the way, the company welcomed Aloha Mixed Plate in 1996, Star Noodle in 2010, and Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop in 2011, while building an ever-growing family of employees, leaders, and community partners.
Kauaʻi closures continue; Oʻahu government offices reopen on Wednesday
In Kauaʻi County, state and county offices and the Kauaʻi Community College will remain closed through Friday, Sept. 11, as crews restore power, remove debris and address other storm impacts. The state Judiciary is assessing facilities and capacity in Kaua‘i County and will make an announcement when plans are finalized.
Kauaʻi County public schools to remain closed to students through Friday following Hurricane Lowell
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools in Kauaʻi County will remain closed to students through Friday, Sept. 11, as schools assess storm impacts and prepare campuses to resume operations following Hurricane Lowell.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui names Dr. Kari Luna Nunokawa as Chief Executive Officer
Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui (BGCM) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously selected Dr. Kari Luna Nunokawa as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 15. The appointment follows a several-month search conducted with support from Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s CEO Search Team and a Board-appointed search committee.
