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    • Mainline break closes one lane on Kūhio Highway

    The Department of Water has closed one lane of the northbound side of Kūhio Highway near the intersection of Papaloa Road.

    Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i news in brief: Training closures, reuse collection, pop-up exhibits and more

    Kaua‘i News Officials report a shark sighting at Hanalei Bay

    ‘E Mau Ke Ea: The Sovereign Hawaiian Nation’ traveling Smithsonian exhibit on display at Kauaʻi Community College

    A special talk story with National Museum of the American Indian Associate Curator for Native Hawaiian History Halena Kapuni-Reynolds also is planned Sept. 8 in the college library; the museum produced the exhibit. August 31, 2026 · 05:00am

    Lowell to intensify over the next 2 days; still expected to pose no immediate threats to islands

    Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi Fire Department rescue an injured visitor on Kalalau Trail

    Community $1.5M-plus in kona low assistance through Office of Hawaiian Affairs relief programs

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    Lowell to intensify over the next 2 days; still expected to pose no immediate threats to islands

    Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.

    Kaua‘i news in brief: Training closures, reuse collection, pop-up exhibits and more

    A quick look at news, entertainment and other items happening around the Garden Isle.

    Mainline break closes one lane on Kūhio Highway

    The Department of Water has closed one lane of the northbound side of Kūhio Highway near the intersection of Papaloa Road.

    Officials report a shark sighting at Hanalei Bay

    Officials advise against swimming and other ocean activities after seeing an 8-foot shark in Hanalei Bay.

    Kauaʻi Fire Department rescue an injured visitor on Kalalau Trail

    A 52-year old visitor from California was airlifted with an apparent ankle injury on Sunday.

    $1.5M-plus in kona low assistance through Office of Hawaiian Affairs relief programs

    The agency continues to deliver — nearly 6 months after severe kona lows in March caused flooding and damage in communities throughout Hawaiʻi — emergency and recovery assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries through a coordinated group of relief programs.
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    Lowell to intensify over the next 2 days; still expected to pose no immediate threats to islands

    Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.

    $1.5M-plus in kona low assistance through Office of Hawaiian Affairs relief programs

    The agency continues to deliver — nearly 6 months after severe kona lows in March caused flooding and damage in communities throughout Hawaiʻi — emergency and recovery assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries through a coordinated group of relief programs.

    Keynote opening 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference to be given by former New York City fire chief

    Joseph Pfeifer will recount Hawai‘i’s support for 9/11 families nearly 25 years ago and share lessons in emergency response during the conference slated for Sept. 24-25 on O‘ahu.

    Information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity career pathways boosted during Tech Days of Fall 2026

    The series of free events aims to increase awareness about and enhance Hawaiʻi’s skilled technology workforce and increasing demand for local jobs in the rapidly growing technology, artificial intelligence and cyber industries.

    NASA’s newest space telescope gets help from astronomers, decades of innovation at University of Hawai‘i

    The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will begin a mission after it launches Aug. 30 to capture sweeping views of the universe on a scale never before possible and five University of Hawai‘i-led research programs were selected in the mission’s first highly competitive round.

    Tropical Storm Lowell being monitored by forecasters

    The tropical cyclone does not as of now present an immediate threat to the state; residents and businesses encouraged to review or develop preparedness plans, especially with an above-average hurricane season predicted.

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    Lowell to intensify over the next 2 days; still poses no immediate threats to Hawai‘i

    Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.

    Hawaiian Electric says major repairs from Hurricane Lala completed on Big island ahead of schedule

    Hawaiian Electric has restored power to nearly all customers affected by Hurricane Lala, a week ahead of its schedule due in part to sustained efforts of local and mainland crews.

    Get your tickets now for 40th annual Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival

    Come help the festival commemorate four decades of kūpuna hula Sept. 9-10 on Keauhou Bay while you cherish a moment of Hawai‘i woven into a lei — and time.

    News briefs for Aug. 31: New law office, cutter comes home, mariners rescued and more

    A quick look at news stories from throughout the state and Pacific region.

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    County Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing offices to temporarily close Friday, Sept. 4

    All County of Maui Department of Finance Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing offices will be closed on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for staff training.

    12 Year veteran officer with the Maui Police Department charged with sexual assault

    A 12-year veteran of the Maui Police Department was arrested by MPD on a $150,000 warrant on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

    Maui Chamber to host Employment Law Seminar to help businesses navigate changing labor laws

    As employment laws, regulations and enforcement priorities continue to evolve, the Maui Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local employers, business owners and HR professionals to attend the 2026 Maui Labor Law Seminar on Friday, Sept. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maui Beach Hotel, presented by Torkildson Katz and sponsored by SHRM Hawaiʻi, Maui Educational Foundation.

    Hawaiian Electric completes repairs to all major systems damaged by Hurricane Lala

    Power has been restored to all customers who can be restored, one week ahead of the previous Sept. 8 estimated timeframe. The remaining outages are likely due to damage to customer property or to access issues, with the exception of Wood Valley in the Kaʻū area.