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Hawai‘i News Entire state to be under flood watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon
Tropical storm watch issued for Kauaʻi County
The center of Hurricane Lowell will move across portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, and just to the west of the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday night, according to the most recent Central Pacific Hurricane Center advisory update. September 05, 2026 · 05:08pm
UPDATE: Swells from Lowell, Karina cause surf advisory to be extended through Tuesday morning
The high surf advisory also is expected to be upgraded to a high surf warning Sunday night into Monday for affected south-facing shores as surf heights are forecast to rapidly increase to warning...Hawai‘i News US Navy, NASA get 15-day extension on final environmental impact statement for Pacific…
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Kaua‘i News
Tropical storm watch issued for Kauaʻi County
The center of Hurricane Lowell will move across portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, and just to the west of the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday night, according to the most recent Central Pacific Hurricane Center advisory update.
UPDATE: Swells from Lowell, Karina cause surf advisory to be extended through Tuesday morning
The high surf advisory also is expected to be upgraded to a high surf warning Sunday night into Monday for affected south-facing shores as surf heights are forecast to rapidly increase to warning levels.
University of Hawaiʻi receives $2M for development of artificial intelligence tools to protect food production systems
The 4-year project, in partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.
Entire state to be under flood watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon
Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday through Tuesday.
US Navy, NASA get 15-day extension on final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe observatory
Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement.
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Hawaii News
Tropical storm watch issued for Kauaʻi County
The center of Hurricane Lowell will move across portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, and just to the west of the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday night, according to the most recent Central Pacific Hurricane Center advisory update.
University of Hawaiʻi receives $2M for development of artificial intelligence tools to protect food production systems
The 4-year project, in partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.
Entire state to be under flood watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon
Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday through Tuesday.
US Navy, NASA get 15-day extension on final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe observatory
Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement.
Big Island News
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through Tuesday morning for most Big Island shores as swells from Lowell, Karina will keep surf elevated
Surf up to 14 feet is forecast along eastern shorelines; up to 12 feet along south-facing shores, increasing to 14 feet by Sunday night; and up to 10 feet along west exposures; large breaking surf, significant shorebreak and dangerous currents will make entering the water very hazardous.
15-day extension granted to US Navy, NASA on final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe observatory
Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement connected with an application to renew a lease for the Kauaʻi state lands on which the facilities sit.
Maui News
HDOT provides round up of statewide stream clean-ups
On Molokaʻi, crews are working on planning and design for culvert replacement at Keawanui Gulch along Kamehameha V Highway. This work is estimated to begin in early September. The contractor will begin this culvert replacement work at the same time as culvert replacement along Maunaloa Highway at Kākalahale Stream.
DOH offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for women who are uninsured and unable to pay
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings through the Hawaiʻi Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program to women who meet age, income and insurance requirements.
