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

Kaua‘i County hits Day 21 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Nolo moves away from the Hawaiian Islands.

Outer rain bands from Hurricane Nolo forecast to bring some rain to Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau this week

Hurricane Nolo moves toward Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and is on track to arrive on Tuesday.

Brown water advisory issued for beach in Kekaha

The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.

Relief organizations urged to assist Kauaʻi as Hurricane Lowell recovery continues

Kauaʻi faces continued challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as local organizations strive to fill the void left by limited national aid.

In-person services resume today at Līhuʻe Civic Center

The County of Kauaʻi is resuming several of its services in person today (Monday, Sept. 28) following the Kāpule Building fire.

Voyage to Fiji, Tuvalu planned for Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia postponed because of weather

This would have been the first visit by the traditional voyaging canoes to Fiji and Tuvalu; the visits were postponed potentially until May 2027.
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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

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

Kaua‘i County hits Day 21 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Nolo moves away from the Hawaiian Islands.

Outer rain bands from Hurricane Nolo forecast to bring some rain to Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau this week

Hurricane Nolo moves toward Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and is on track to arrive on Tuesday.

In-person services resume today at Līhuʻe Civic Center

The County of Kauaʻi is resuming several of its services in person today (Monday, Sept. 28) following the Kāpule Building fire.

Voyage to Fiji, Tuvalu planned for Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia postponed because of weather

This would have been the first visit by the traditional voyaging canoes to Fiji and Tuvalu; the visits were postponed potentially until May 2027.

State deposit beverage container program to get updated segregation rates

Rates are periodically updated because beverage container sizes and weights change with time; all certified redemption centers are required to use the revised rates beginning Oct. 1.

25,000 people read more than 180,000 books during Hawaiʻi’s Summer Reading Challenge

The reading program received overwhelming response from Hawaiʻi readers, who logged more than 8.8 million minutes of reading over eight weeks.

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Brown water advisory issued for Hilo Bay

The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.

Advisory lifted after discharge of partially treated wastewater at Puhi Bay in Hilo

The discharge occurred Sept. 21 through the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant's ocean outfall, located about three-quarters of a mile offshore in Puhi Bay.

Motorcyclist dies 3 weeks after being critically injured in Puna crash

Hawai‘i Island police have identified the victim as a 53-year-old man from Pāhoa.

Young performers shine at 2nd annual HI-PAL Music Showcase

Earlier this month, 9 Big Island youth shared their talents on stage during the 2nd annual HI-PAL Music Showcase in Kona.

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HECO begins restoration of power to West Maui customers in phases

Hawaiian Electric has started the process of restoring power to West Maui customers at 11:30 a.m. Company representatives note that this is done in phases. The public can track progress on the company map here: Maui County Outage Map | Hawaiian Electric.

Community turns out for UH Maui College’s Molokaʻi Farm Niu & Kalo Festival

UH Maui College's Molokaʻi Farm hosted a Niu & Kalo Festival earlier this month, drawing about 200 community members, cultural practitioners, students, educators and partner organizations for a day centered on coconut and taro.

Overnight paving on Honoapi‘ilani Highway to close one lane in Olowalu

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is notifying motorists that one lane on Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30) will be closed at mile marker 14 for paving and striping of a section of the roadway damaged from Hurricane Lowell.

UH study: Toxic metals found in Maui residents months after 2023 wildfires

The health consequences of catastrophic wildfires that burn through towns and cities may extend far beyond the period when flames are extinguished and smoke disappears, according to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES).