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KIUC looks to fill key leadership role with retirement of the Member Services and Communications Manager

The Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative seeks a new member services and communications manager as Beth Amaro prepares to retire in early 2027.

6 new Pwo navigators inducted by Polynesian Voyaging Society

Four Native Hawaiian women among the inductees, marking a historic new chapter in the legacy of Master Navigator Mau Piailug and future of leadership in Polynesian voyaging.

Lowell to intensify over the next 2 days; still expected to pose no immediate threats Kaua‘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.

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.

UPDATE: All lanes open on Kūhio Highway following water main break

One lane was closed for about 8 hours as crews worked to repair the water main.

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.
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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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6 new Pwo navigators inducted by Polynesian Voyaging Society

Four Native Hawaiian women among the inductees, marking a historic new chapter in the legacy of Master Navigator Mau Piailug and future of leadership in Polynesian voyaging.

Lowell to intensify over the next 2 days; still expected to pose no immediate threats Kaua‘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.

$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.

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Flagman returns to Big Island schools with ‘Move Over’ safety message

Flagman Inc., in memory of Corey Iodice, returns to Hawaiʻi's Big Island this week to teach students about the crucial Move Over law.

$58M in federal investment coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care

The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 01, 2026

Breezy trades will continue in Wednesday with showers generally favoring windward and mauka areas, particularly during the overnight through early morning...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 01, 2026

A small long period south swell will hold through tonight before a moderate south swell arrives on Tuesday. This swell will build Tuesday morning and then peak...

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Maui Surf Forecast for September 01, 2026

A small long period south swell will hold through tonight before a moderate south swell arrives on Tuesday. This swell will build Tuesday morning and then peak...

Maunakea’s Subaru Telescope reveals unexpected surface of distant comet

A chance discovery in archival images from the Subaru Telescope on Maunakea has revealed that the surface of a distant comet behaves unlike the dark asteroids it resembles. The finding highlights how observations made in Hawaiʻi can continue producing discoveries years after the telescope first collects the data.

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.