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October is ‘Stop the Ant Month’ in Hawaiʻi

State reminds residents that they can play a part detecting and stopping the spread of invasive ants.

Kapaʻa Swimming Pool reopens today

Parks and Recreation thanks the public for its patience during the restoration process in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell.

UPDATE: Flood advisory extended for Kaua‘i as heavy rainfall continues

National Weather Service forecasters report some locations that will experience flooding include Līhuʻe, Kapaʻa, Kalāheo, Kekaha, Lāwaʻi, ʻŌmaʻo, Kōkeʻe State Park and Poʻipū.

24/7 closure of westbound Halekō Road to Nāwiliwili Road scheduled in Līhuʻe

Highway users will have to turn right from Kukui Grove Street onto Nāwiliwili Road then left onto Kaumualiʻi Highway and then left again at the next signal to access Kukui Grove Center while the closure is in effect.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.

Flood watch to go into effect for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau Wednesday afternoon

Excessive rainfall could cause flash flooding on flood-prone roads and in other low-lying areas on Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i.
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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

October is ‘Stop the Ant Month’ in Hawaiʻi

State reminds residents that they can play a part detecting and stopping the spread of invasive ants.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.

New study aims to understand which early-stage breast cancers could become invasive

The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center has secured a $3 million grant to study breast cancer disparities in Hawaiʻi.

It is down to 3 finalists for administrator and CEO of Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Todd Kala Apo, Kaulana H. R. Park and Summer Lee Haunani Sylva are the finalists for the top paid leadership position at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

University of Hawaiʻi, University of Massachusetts create partnership focused on mutual priorities

Both university systems signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to establish a framework for joint research, student and faculty exchanges and training programs.

Briefs for Oct. 6: Workforce Development awards, quarterly reports due, Young Brothers promote CFO

Quick business-related news from across the state.

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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 9-15: Big Island Metal Bash, Waimea Fall Festival, Halloween Paint & Purr plus more

Boy, does the Big Island have a ton to do during the next week. Check out our top 10 things to do now!

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 08, 2026

Strengthening low pressure roughly 750 miles north of Kauai will produce increased south winds through Thursday and will draw deep tropical moisture over at...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 08, 2026

South swell will maintain into next week with pulses of long period reinforcement arriving Thursday and Saturday. Surf will stay below advisory levels along...

Puna man charged with habitual DUI, driving with suspended or revoked license, open container

35-year-old Joshua Delmar Randall was arrested and charged after police officers responding to a welfare check found him passed out in the driver’s seat of a sedan near an intersection in ʻĀinaloa.

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Maui Surf Forecast for October 08, 2026

South swell will maintain into next week with pulses of long period reinforcement arriving Thursday and Saturday. Surf will stay below advisory levels along...

Uncertainty at Kīlauea summit prompts safety closures at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is temporarily closing Halemaʻumaʻu Trail and part of Byron Ledge Trail by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 because of continued inflation and increased seismicity at the summit of Kīlauea volcano.

2026 Maui County Fair contests winners announced

From artwork to horticulture, livestock and happy babies, the heart and talent of the community were showcased at the 99th Maui County Fair.

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier placed on paid administrative leave amid commission investigation

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier has been placed on paid administrative leave following a unanimous 6-0 vote by the Maui Police Commission on Wednesday, department officials confirmed.