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Kauaʻi County Council approves county seeking up to $25M in insurance for Kāpule Building fire in Līhuʻe

The insurance proceeds would cover eligible restoration, repair and replacement costs of the building at the Līhuʻe Civic Center.that houses government services, including the DMV and permitting offices.

County announces closures for 2026 General Election Day

The Kauaʻi Bus will operate on its current daily schedule, with fares waived on General Election Day to support voter participation.

UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Kaua‘i’s ‘Anini Beach

However, Hawai‘i Department of Health continues to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters.

Kapaʻa DMV to reopen Nov. 4 by appointment only following 8-week closure due to fire at main office

Kauaʻi County also is preparing the Gather space in Līhuʻe as a temporary DMV site. An opening date has not been set.

UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i

The advisory was previously issued to be in effect through early Thursday morning.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 28 about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources, plus more, from throughout the county.
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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

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Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on Mars

Leilani Jensen and Raven Kromer’s winning design was inspired by Polynesian voyagers and traditional Hawaiian farming techniques.

State awareness campaign urges residents to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ as part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week messaging

This year’s awareness campaign encourages Hawaiʻi families to “Get the Facts. Test Your Keiki. Check Your Home” for possible contamination; educational webinar scheduled for this morning, Oct. 28.

Hawaiʻi voters to decide on two state constitutional amendments, one Kauaʻi County Charter amendment

Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public infrastructure and one amendment that clarifies the planning commission appeal process in the Kauaʻi County Charter.

Hawaiʻi lifeguards join in international collaboration to improve lifesaving education, drowning prevention

Three Hawaiʻi ocean safety chiefs traveled to Okinawa to sign a historic three-way agreement that aims to enhance ocean safety and drowning prevention.

EPA grants nearly $400,000 to Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture for pesticide enforcement

Federal grant money will be used to support two inspectors and one chemist position with the State of Hawaiʻi.

Hawai‘i reaffirms commitment to preserving survivor benefits for foster youth

The state’s recommitment comes as the Administration for Children and Families highlights national momentum to end what Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams has called the “orphan tax.”

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University of Hawaiʻi receives federal grant to train 32 future poultry farmers

The four-year $600,000 funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will fund stipends and living expenses for eight undergraduate trainees per year.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 29, 2026

The flood threat will continue through tonight for Oahu through the Big Island as a surface trough shifts over the eastern half of the state in the midst of...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 29, 2026

A small northwest swell will continue a slow decline through Thursday then fade on Friday, but a small, short-period north- northeast swell will...

Royal Kona Resort workers ratify new contract

The new agreement was approved by 100% of workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 who voted; ratification follows nearly 2 years of bargaining and negotiations with management.

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Maui Surf Forecast for October 29, 2026

A small northwest swell will continue a slow decline through Thursday then fade on Friday, but a small, short-period north- northeast swell will...

Temporary Evacuation Site opened in Hana amid increased rainfall, flooding; Piʻilani Hwy closed at Mile 51 in Hāna due to high water

(Update: 8:23 p.m., Oct. 28, 2026) Piʻilani Highway is closed in both directions at Mile 51 in Hāna due to high water.  The roadway is impassable at this time.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui welcomes Justin Kawika Young  to Kapalua Concert Series, Nov. 6

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua invites guests and the local community to experience an evening of live Hawaiian music as acclaimed singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young takes the stage as part of the resort’s popular Kapalua Concert Series on Friday, Nov. 6. The complimentary performance will take place from 6-9 p.m. at Alaloa Lounge.

FEMA approves more than $1.9 million for Hawaiʻi County water line repairs, nearly $113,000 for unemployment aid

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $1.9 million for Hawaiʻi County water line repairs and nearly $113,000 for state disaster unemployment services, according to an announcement from the agency’s Region 9 office.