Kaua‘i News Water conservation notice lifted for Hanapēpē-ʻEleʻele, Kekaha-Waimea service areas
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250 utility workers in the field on Kauaʻi to restore power to North Shore, pocket outages a week after Lowell
Based on progress to date, the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative said it anticipates the first North Shore restorations could occur Wednesday in portions of Princeville and Hanalei, weather permitting. September 14, 2026 · 05:57pm
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
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Water conservation notice lifted for Hanapēpē-ʻEleʻele, Kekaha-Waimea service areas
Water conservation notices remain in effect until further notice for customers of several other water systems around the Garden Isle.
UPDATE: Man found dead on ocean shoreline fronting Nōmilu Fishpond identified by police
The 74-year-old was ID’d as Steven Palama of Kalāheo, who was discovered dead Sept. 9; he is thought to have died as a result of storm surge from Hurricane Lowell, and an autopsy is pending.
UPDATE: Police ID man found dead in vicinity of Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road
The 69-year-old was identified as Mark Chambers of Wainiha; first responders found him dead Sept. 11 in an area that experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
It’s been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua’i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.
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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
It’s been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua’i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.
State briefs for Sept. 15: State welcomes individuals into leadership roles
Marigold Zoll and Craig McGinnis take on leadership roles at the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the Department of Accounting and General Services New Aloha Stadium Entertainment project.
Families can find life insurance policies with free, online tool
Hawaiʻi residents can use a Life Insurance Policy Locator, which aids family members who cannot locate a policy or are unaware of its existence.
UH Mānoa received $1M federal grant to build ‘first-of-its kind’ clean energy research facility
The new Tunable Photoionization Chemical Dynamics Facility will help researchers better understand chemical reactions and could advance cleaner energy technologies in the future.
Salvation Army airlifts pizzas to feed storm-devastated residents, passengers stuck at Līhuʻe Airport
The mass food distribution event in support of Hurricane Lowell relief efforts on Kauaʻi and was in partnership with Domino’s Hawaiʻi and Rainbow Helicopters; fresh slices and aloha arrived the afternoon of Sept. 10.
Big Island News
Puna man charged in connection with Orchidland Estates residence blaze
43-year-old Conrad Keanini-Gomes is charged with first-degree arson in the case of a fire Sept. 13 at a residence on his father's property in the Puna community that endangered the lives of 4 people, including 2 minor children.
Kīlauea continues to tease 55th fountaining episode as it enters day 8 of precursory activity
The summit region continues to be highly pressurized, but it is not possible to forecast what might happen next.
Maui News
Alex Chiarella secures victory at Maui Open with final-hole eagle
Professional Alex Chiarella clinched his fourth Maui Open title on Sunday, Sept. 13 at The King Kamehameha Golf Club, overcoming a tie with rising amateur star Robert Loree by sinking an eagle on the 18th hole.
Michelle Wie West chips in cameo appearance in Maui-made ‘Zombie Golf,’ a horror comedy filmed on Maui and Oʻahu
A Maui filmmaker has completed a 75-minute zombie comedy for less than $20,000—and golf champion Michelle Wie West makes a cameo appearance.
American Red Cross response continues for Hurricane Lowell impacts
The American Red Cross continues to respond to the impact of Hurricane Lowell across the Hawaiian Islands.
Free Diabetes Self-Management workshop series begins Sept. 16
The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns’ Office on Aging, in partnership with Mauliola Pharmacy’s Hoʻokaulike Wellness branch, invites individuals living with diabetes to participate in Diabetes Self-Management, a free six-week workshop series designed to help participants build practical ways to manage diabetes and incorporate healthy self-management strategies into their everyday lives.
