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Bonifacio Ventura regularly worked in his garden before heading out on his bicycle, with "these simple things" bringing him much joy, his daughter said. October 03, 2026 · 05:00am
State briefs for Oct 3: Updates and announcements from the State of Hawaiʻi
October begins with information and reminders from four state departments.Hawai‘i News What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell…
Hawai‘i News Most state parks, forest lands, campgrounds reopen after Hurricane Nolo
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Launch ramp at Port Allen Small Boat Harbor reopens
US Senate resolution introduced by Schatz, Hirono designates September as Hawaiian History…
Hurricane Lowell shapes Kauaʻi Council races as candidates talk disaster response
Safe place to practice: Public invited to Play Streets bicycle event
Southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway in Līhuʻe to be closed this weekend
Flags to be lowered in honor of life and service of former state, US lawmaker Patricia…
Application period for Residential Cesspool Conversion Grant Program 2 extended
Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi to host Fall harvest wine dinner featuring Lydgate Farms
Tropical Storm Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain through Thursday to Kauaʻi, Ni‘ihau
Kawakami honors forensics team during National Forensic Science Week
18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, most assigned to Honolulu airport, state courthouses
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
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Kaua‘i News
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office offers free energy efficiency training
Live, self-paced courses provide flexible opportunities for contractors and residents to build skills in heat pumps, ENERGY STAR, multi-family energy auditing and building performance.
Island Energy Services donates $25K to Kauaʻi Economic Development Board for Hurricane Lowell relief
The contribution supports community efforts to deliver emergency resources to Kauaʻi residents affected by the storm.
Beloved 91-year-old Kekaha cyclist remembered as family seeks help after fatal crash
Bonifacio Ventura regularly worked in his garden before heading out on his bicycle, with “these simple things” bringing him much joy, his daughter said.
County charter amendment would clarify Planning Commission appeals process
Planning Department appeals are now heard by the Planning Commission or a hearings officer. The charter also lists the Zoning Board of Appeals as a third option, which was added in 2016 but has never been used; the amendment would update the county charter to match the current process.
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Hawaii News
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office offers free energy efficiency training
Live, self-paced courses provide flexible opportunities for contractors and residents to build skills in heat pumps, ENERGY STAR, multi-family energy auditing and building performance.
State briefs for Oct 3: Updates and announcements from the State of Hawaiʻi
October begins with information and reminders from four state departments.
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.
Most state parks, forest lands, campgrounds reopen after Hurricane Nolo
However, state urges public to continue caution as some unidentified, unmitigated hazardous conditions could still remain in any state parks and forest lands.
Gas prices tick higher, remain among nation’s highest, AAA Hawaiʻi says
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.
UH study of infant brain development and microplastis funding with $3.3M federal grant
The five-year study funded by the National Institutes of Health is trying to determine if exposure to microplastics can influence a child’s brain development and generate knowledge that can help give children a healthier start in life.
Big Island News
Police investigating 26th traffic fatality of 2026 following single-vehicle crash in Mountain View
Investigators determined a green 1998 Toyota pickup truck was traveling south the night of Oct. 2 on North Kulani Road when the driver lost control, causing the truck to veer onto the right shoulder, strike a tree and overturn; he was found unresponsive at the scene.
UH study of microplastics, infant brain development receives $3.3M National Institutes of Health grant
The five-year study is trying to determine if exposure to microplastics can influence a child’s brain development and generate knowledge that can help give every child a healthier start in life.
Maui News
Hawaiian Electric assists National Park Service in restoring power to Kalaupapa
With power now restored, approximately 60 Kalaupapa residents, patients and staff are one step closer to returning home after being temporarily relocated on Sept. 11 due to issues with the settlement's drinking water system and subsequent impacts from Hurricane Nolo.
Central Maui community budget meeting scheduled next week
Central Maui residents are invited to participate in a community budget meeting next week to provide input on drafting Maui County's budget for fiscal year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027
Flooding forced traumatic moves to Oʻahu for longterm patients, but health, spirits improve with return to Maui
Some residents of Hale Makamae, the only intermediate care facility for adults with developmental disabilities, are now back at Maui Memorial Medical Center as they await the $65 million renovation and reopening of their longterm facility at Kula Hospital.
