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2026 Kauaʻi Marathon and Half Marathon canceled because of approaching Lowell
Organizers explored alternate routes, reduced road closures and other adjustments, but none were acceptable; canceling this year's event was a last resort decision and the decision was made after close consultation with Kauaʻi County emergency response... September 05, 2026 · 09:15pm
Lowell now a powerful Category 3 hurricane; some fluctuations in intensity possible through early Sunday
A tropical storm watch is in effect until further notice for Kauaʻi County, which includes Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, with the eye of Lowell forecast to make it's closest approach to the main Hawaiian...Hawai‘i News Entire state to be under flood watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon
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Kaua‘i News
Lowell now a powerful Category 3 hurricane; some fluctuations in intensity possible through early Sunday
A tropical storm watch is in effect until further notice for Kauaʻi County, which includes Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, with the eye of Lowell forecast to make it’s closest approach to the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday night, passing 100 to 200 miles west of Niʻihau.
2026 Kauaʻi Marathon and Half Marathon canceled because of approaching Lowell
Organizers explored alternate routes, reduced road closures and other adjustments, but none were acceptable; canceling this year’s event was a last resort decision and the decision was made after close consultation with Kauaʻi County emergency response agencies.
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
Lowell now a powerful Category 3 hurricane; some fluctuations in intensity possible through early Sunday
A tropical storm watch is in effect until further notice for Kauaʻi County, which includes Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, with the eye of Lowell forecast to make it’s closest approach to the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday night, passing 100 to 200 miles west of Niʻihau.
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: Previously closed portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway reopen
The highway was closed earlier Saturday evening, between Old Saddle Road and Highway 190, because of a traffic crash.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 06, 2026
Breezy east-northeast trade winds will gradually veer to the east and then east-southeast this weekend into the upcoming week as Hurricane Lowell approaches...
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell holding steady; tropical storm conditions possible by late Monday for Kauaʻi County
Rainfall forecast for Big Island unchanged, with 2 to 6 inches expected and isolated totals up to 10 inches possible in some areas; Lowell expected to turn north Sunday followed by a north-northeastward motion and increase in forward speed Sunday night and Monday.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for September 06, 2026
Southerly swell generated by Hurricane Lowell will keep surf along south facing shores at High Surf Advisory criteria through at least Sunday. As Lowell begins...
Lowell forecast to make turn north on Sunday; Tropical Storm Watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
Hurricane Lowell continues on a path WNW, with a northward turn expected on Sunday. A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from Nīhoa to French Frigate Shoals; and a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Kauaʻi County, including the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
Maui community turns out for Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island Donation Drive; more donations needed Sunday
While the response has been significant, more donations are needed to help fill the 40-foot shipping container that will carry the supplies to Hawaiʻi Island. The County of Maui is asking the community to keep the donations coming when the drive continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
Kula Community Association hosts Candidate Forum, Sept. 9 at Kula Community Center
A nonpartisan candidate forum featuring candidates running for mayoral and contested county council seats will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Kula Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the formal program runs from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The forum will be live streamed by Akakū.
