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Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands, but not wind or rain

Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.

Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care

The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.

KIUC looks to fill key leadership role with retirement of the Member Services and Communications Manager

The Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative seeks a new member services and communications manager as Beth Amaro prepares to retire in early 2027.

6 new Pwo navigators inducted by Polynesian Voyaging Society

Four Native Hawaiian women among the inductees, marking a historic new chapter in the legacy of Master Navigator Mau Piailug and future of leadership in Polynesian voyaging.

Kaua‘i news in brief: Training closures, reuse collection, pop-up exhibits and more

A quick look at news, entertainment and other items happening around the Garden Isle.

UPDATE: All lanes open on Kūhio Highway following water main break

One lane was closed for about 8 hours as crews worked to repair the water main.
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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

Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands, but not wind or rain

Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.

Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care

The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.

6 new Pwo navigators inducted by Polynesian Voyaging Society

Four Native Hawaiian women among the inductees, marking a historic new chapter in the legacy of Master Navigator Mau Piailug and future of leadership in Polynesian voyaging.

$1.5M-plus in kona low assistance through Office of Hawaiian Affairs relief programs

The agency continues to deliver — nearly 6 months after severe kona lows in March caused flooding and damage in communities throughout Hawaiʻi — emergency and recovery assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries through a coordinated group of relief programs.

Keynote opening 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference to be given by former New York City fire chief

Joseph Pfeifer will recount Hawai‘i’s support for 9/11 families nearly 25 years ago and share lessons in emergency response during the conference slated for Sept. 24-25 on O‘ahu.

Information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity career pathways boosted during Tech Days of Fall 2026

The series of free events aims to increase awareness about and enhance Hawaiʻi’s skilled technology workforce and increasing demand for local jobs in the rapidly growing technology, artificial intelligence and cyber industries.

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Secret Service agent to speak at Waimea Community Town Hall about protecting against cyber fraud

The meeting will not be live-streamed or recorded for public posting, so in-person attendance is encouraged.

Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for Big Island beginning Wednesday, but not wind or rain

The swells generated by Hurricane Lowell are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions for portions of the Hawaiian Islands, according to the 5 a.m. Tuesday forecast of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

Meet Republican Party gubernatorial candidate Gary Cordery in Kona

The West Hawai‘i Republican Party will also be having weekly sign-waving events in support of Cordery and other Republican candidates ahead of the General election in November.

Archival data from Subaru Telescope reveals unexpected surface of distant comet

Subaru Telescope's archival images has unveiled insights into a distant comet's behavior, which differs from the dark asteroids it resembles.

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Wolfgang Puck and Byron Lazaroff-Puck bring their global Generational Tasting Tour to Spago Maui

Continuing a successful series of dinners across the globe, Wolfgang Puck and Byron Lazaroff-Puck will bring their Generational Tasting Tour to Spago Maui on Sept. 17, 2026, continuing the international culinary journey that brings two generations of the Puck family together for an intimate, one-night-only dining experience.

Council gives initial approval for creating new ordinance for a Food and Nutrition Security Plan

Maui County Council members unanimously passed a bill on first reading last week that would codify a Food and Nutrition Security Plan as a permanent framework guiding agricultural development and food access in Maui County. At its Aug. 6 meeting, the Agriculture, Diversification, Environment and Public Transportation Committee recommended approval of Bill 98 on first […]

Maui’s Artie Austin and Lakota Lee among Maui Junior Championship winners

Maui's Artie Austin of Wailuku won the 9-Hole Flight, and Lakota Lee of Kīhei won the Boys 15-18 division.

Mana O Maui opens registration for free fall Surf-N-Turf afterschool program for Maui youth

Mana O Maui has opened registration for the fall season of Surf-N-Turf, a free afterschool program that takes Maui youth ages 11 to 17 surfing and hiking on four Wednesdays this September.