Hawai‘i News Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year
Kaua‘i News State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery
Hawaiʻi County issues Hurricane Watch for Big Island
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches, across the Hawaiian Islands. September 23, 2026 · 11:30am
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Kaua‘i News
Hawaiʻi County issues Hurricane Watch for Big Island
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches, across the Hawaiian Islands.
Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village
The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.
Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year
During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.
State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery
“Our families have been through a lot these past couple of weeks, and the last thing anyone needs is a permit fee or an expired license standing in the way of getting back on their feet,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.
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Hawaii News
Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village
The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.
Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year
During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.
Visitor industry leaders to discuss future of Hawaiʻi’s tourism at two-day conference this week
Tourism industry leaders are coming together in Honolulu for the annual Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference Thursday and Friday.
Big Island News
Hawai‘i County to open several shelters later today ahead of approaching Tropical Storm Nolo
Shelters in Keaʻau, Nāʻālehu, Pāhala and Captain Cook will open at 6 p.m. today for anyone seeking safe refuge from the approaching storm; shuttle bus from Nāʻālehu to Pāhala shelters also will be provided.
30-year-old sweet family business celebrates new Hilo home
Family and employees of Big Island Delights gathered on Monday for a traditional blessing of the new space.
Maui News
4th Semi-Annual West Maui Rec Expo Returns to Kapalua Sept 26th, 2026
Mana Mentors, together with the West Maui Recreational Committee, will host the 4th West Maui Rec Expo on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Barn at Kapalua.
Haleakalā National Park volunteer service trip and greenhouse work, Oct. 6
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park will host a service trip at the parkʻs plant nursery in the Summit District on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will help to care for rare, endemic plants being propagated. This service trip takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.
County of Maui officials encourage preparedness ahead of tropical system
County of Maui officials are encouraging residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather, with the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting that a tropical depression will strengthen into Tropical Storm Nolo, then a hurricane, as it moves toward the state. A flood watch, which begins at noon today, remains in effect through Saturday for Maui County.
Tropical Storm Nolo forms, Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaiʻi County
Nolo is very slow moving, advancing toward the WNW at 6 mph, with 40 mph sustained winds. A sharp turn to the north and north-northeast is expected on Thursday, with this motion continuing through the end of the week. On the forecast track, the system is expected to approach the Big Island of Hawaii on Friday and Saturday.
