Hawai‘i News Volcano Watch: Ups and downs of lava fountaning episode forecasting with tilt data
Kaua‘i News County reminds residents vehicle registration renewal options are available while…
US Coast Guard restores navigation aids, reopens harbors following Hurricane Lowell
Crews worked from Sept. 9-15 conducting dive operations, repositioning damaged navigation aids and delivering equipment to restore safe access to affected waterways, including Port Allen Small Boat Harbor and Nāwiliwili Harbor on Kauaʻi. September 17, 2026 · 05:20pm
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami on Thursday encouraged visitors to participate in the Garden Isle’s recovery by supporting local businesses, adds people should avoid the Wainiha and Hāʻena areas in wake of the hurricane.Kaua‘i News Pacific Missile Range Facility guest passes reopen with limited access and select sites
Hawai‘i News State warns public about fraudulent letters referencing a state agency
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Arizona farm sending Hawaiʻi 1 million eggs as part of federal price-fixing settlement
So Delicious dairy-free salted caramel frozen dessert pints recalled; state health…
Water conservation notice lifted for Kalāheo-Kōloa, Līhuʻe-Kapaʻa and Hanalei service…
Verified GoFundMe fundraisers support those impacted by Hurricane Lowell
‘Dark Skies’ initiated over Pacific Missile Range Facility during shearwater…
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Deadline suspended for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe Park observatory final…
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Water conservation notice lifted for Hanapēpē-ʻEleʻele, Kekaha-Waimea service areas
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Kaua‘i News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami on Thursday encouraged visitors to participate in the Garden Isle’s recovery by supporting local businesses, adds people should avoid the Wainiha and Hāʻena areas in wake of the hurricane.
County reminds residents vehicle registration renewal options are available while services remain shuttered
The public also is reminded that the division’s satellite office at Kapaʻa Armory is open for inquiries only; staff are available to answer Division of Motor Vehicles-related questions.
US Coast Guard restores navigation aids, reopens harbors following Hurricane Lowell
Crews worked from Sept. 9-15 conducting dive operations, repositioning damaged navigation aids and delivering equipment to restore safe access to affected waterways, including Port Allen Small Boat Harbor and Nāwiliwili Harbor on Kauaʻi.
Pacific Missile Range Facility guest passes reopen with limited access and select sites
Recovery operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell are ongoing throughout the installation; however, some recreational areas sustained minimal damage during the storm and personnel were able to safely restore select sites for guest recreational use.
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Hawaii News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami on Thursday encouraged visitors to participate in the Garden Isle’s recovery by supporting local businesses, adds people should avoid the Wainiha and Hāʻena areas in wake of the hurricane.
State warns public about fraudulent letters referencing a state agency
A series of fraudulent mailers is using Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority’s name to imply legitimacy in home warranty and mortgage protection scams.
Researchers suggest cooked beef, sunflower seeds for little fire ants
University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that fire ants prefer cooked beef and sunflower seeds over water-packed tuna.
In honor of late Gov. Ariyoshi, U.S. and State of Hawaiʻi flags to be flown at half-staff
Ariyoshi led Hawaiʻi from 1974 to 1986 and was the state’s third and longest-serving governor. He died in April at age 100.
Big Island News
Magnitude-4.1 shaker near Pāhala rocks Big Island
U.S. Geological Survey received more than 80 "Felt Reports" within first half-hour after the earthquake, which was widely felt around the Big Island; the farthest the quake was felt from its epicenter was in Kailua-Kona, about 49 miles away.
UPDATE No. 2: Flood advisory canceled for eastern portions of Big Island
Flooding no longer expected to pose a threat for portions of East Hawaiʻi previously under a flood advisory.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for September 18, 2026
A south swell will fill in early Friday and surf will reach near advisory levels by Saturday. Surf along east-facing shores will maintain over the next several...
September Hawaiian Music Series to feature Maui musician Ron Kualaʻau
The Hawaiian Music Series continues its 2026 season in Lahaina with its next free community concert on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6–7:30 p.m. The performance will take place on the lawn of Waiola Church and will feature Maui musician Ron Kualaʻau.
Maui firefighters battle wildland brush fire off of Kūihelani Highway, south of Waikō Road
Firefighters responded to a multi-acre area of brush and grass burning in the direction of Kūihelani Highway at around 3:22 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
America tuned up to perform at MACC’s Castle Theater on Nov. 7; general public tickets go on sale Sept. 18
Classic rock band America will perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, as part of a two-night Hawai’i stop that also includes a Nov. 6 show at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Concert Hall. Maui show tickets go on sale to MACC members at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with a 10% […]
