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

Kaua‘i County is in Day 25 of recovery from Hurricane Lowell. Cleanup, repairs and reconstruction continue after the storm caused widespread damage over Labor Day weekend.

Kauaʻi Habitat for Humanity to expand with two new AmeriCorps positions to build affordable homes

Two new AmeriCorps construction crew leader positions for the 2026-27 service year will enhance Kauaʻi Habitat for Humanity’s ability to create affordable housing.

Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i holding reuse collection event Friday in Līhuʻe

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books and shoes.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs documentary examines history of US military use of state public trust lands

The documentary examines how thousands of acres came to be leased for military use, what has occurred on those lands over the ensuing decades, and the cultural, environmental and public trust issues surrounding their future.

New mobile app offers free tobacco cessation support on the smartphone

The Department of Health has launched Quitlogix, a mobile app that aims to help Hawaiʻi quit tobacco through online program.

Brown water advisory issued for Island of Kauaʻi

The department advises the public to avoid swimming, wading in, or drinking water from any freshwater streams or pond to prevent leptospirosis.
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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

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

Kaua‘i County is in Day 25 of recovery from Hurricane Lowell. Cleanup, repairs and reconstruction continue after the storm caused widespread damage over Labor Day weekend.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs documentary examines history of US military use of state public trust lands

The documentary examines how thousands of acres came to be leased for military use, what has occurred on those lands over the ensuing decades, and the cultural, environmental and public trust issues surrounding their future.

Hawaiʻi secures up to $45 million settlement with Monsanto

The settlement holds Monsanto accountable for polychlorinated biphenyl contamination and supports Hawaii’s ongoing efforts to protect its natural resources.

US Senate resolution introduced by Schatz, Hirono designates September as Hawaiian History Month

U.S. senators representing the islands introduce measure to recognize the rich history and culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawai‘i.

Flags to be lowered in honor of life and service of former state, US lawmaker Patricia Saiki

Saiki in 1986 became the first Republican and second woman elected to represent Hawaiʻi in U.S. Congress; flags shall be flown at half-staff through sunrise Oct. 5.

Tropical Storm Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain through Thursday to Kauaʻi, Ni‘ihau

Tropical Storm Nolo was about 345 miles west of Līhuʻe as of the 2 a.m. Wednesday advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

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AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas prices tick higher, remain among nation’s highest

Hawaiʻi gas prices remain elevated, with drivers paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.

Water restriction notice issued for South Kohala customers amid ongoing well repairs

Customers are being asked to reduce water use by at least 25% and irrigation customers are required to reduce use by at least 50%.

6 people injured after pickup truck crashes in Hilo storefront

A driver crashed into a Longs Drugs Store and hit patrons and store fixtures before coming to a stop inside the business.

Volcano Watch: An intrusion during an eruption at the summit of Kīlauea. How does it happen?

On Sept. 30, as flames, spatter and lava flows erupted from the north and south vents at the summit of Kīlauea, magma was also making a new path below the surface of the caldera.

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AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas prices tick higher, remain among nation’s highest

Hawaiʻi gas prices remain elevated, with drivers paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.

Latest edition of State of Hawai‘i Data Book released

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism has released the 2025 edition of the State of Hawai‘i Data Book, marking the 58th edition of its long-standing series.

18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, including 2 assigned to Maui

It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago. Two of the new deputy sheriffs include father and son Edgarinio and Ethan Ugale, respectively.

Hawaiʻi secures up to $45M settlement with Monsanto over PCB contamination of natural resources

Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced a settlement with Monsanto Company and its affiliates, Solutia, Inc. and Pharmacia LLC, resolving Hawaiʻi’s claims against these companies for contamination caused by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Hawaiʻi’s waterways and natural resources.