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Nolo regains some strength, again becoming Category 2 hurricane while moving away from Big Island
The storm was about 200 miles south-southwest from South Point moving west at near 9 mph as of the 11 p.m. advisory update; additional rainfall, high winds, large swell all still possible through the weekend. September 26, 2026 · 11:55pm
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Saturday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County is now in Day 19 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell; Nolo is now a Category 1 hurricane as it slowly moves west south of the Big Island.Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi Community College rallies behind students after Hurricane Lowell
Kaua‘i News Emergency lane closures scheduled for ʻŌmaʻo Road
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Nolo regains some strength, again becoming Category 2 hurricane while moving away from Big Island
The storm was about 200 miles south-southwest from South Point moving west at near 9 mph as of the 11 p.m. advisory update; additional rainfall, high winds, large swell all still possible through the weekend.
Expected swell from Nolo triggers high surf advisory for east, south shorelines of Kauaʻi
Waves of 9 to 12 feet causing moderate impacts are forecast through Sunday night along those shores.
25,000 people read more than 180,000 books during Hawaiʻi’s Summer Reading Challenge
The reading program received overwhelming response from Hawaiʻi readers, who logged more than 8.8 million minutes of reading over eight weeks.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Sunday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County is now in Day 19 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell; Nolo is now a Category 1 hurricane as it slowly moves west south of the Big Island.
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Hawaii News
Nolo regains some strength, again becoming Category 2 hurricane while moving away from Big Island
The storm was about 200 miles south-southwest from South Point moving west at near 9 mph as of the 11 p.m. advisory update; additional rainfall, high winds, large swell all still possible through the weekend.
25,000 people read more than 180,000 books during Hawaiʻi’s Summer Reading Challenge
The reading program received overwhelming response from Hawaiʻi readers, who logged more than 8.8 million minutes of reading over eight weeks.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Sunday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County is now in Day 19 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell; Nolo is now a Category 1 hurricane as it slowly moves west south of the Big Island.
Pre-landfall presidential emergency declaration request for Nolo from governor approved
Declaration provides federal assistance for emergency protective measures in the City and County of Honolulu as well as Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties, including direct federal assistance, at a 75% federal cost share.
Volcano Watch: From aloha to talofa; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors American Samoa
The observatory based on the Big Island in Hawai‘i most of the year remotely keeps an eye on American Samoa, annual visits to the U.S. territory are essential for maintaining and strengthening partnerships on those islands and the territory’s volcano and earthquake monitoring network.
Hurricane Nolo online rainfall, wind tracker launched by University of Hawaiʻi
The tracker provides observations intended to offer a straightforward way for residents, emergency managers, researchers, media and others to monitor observed rainfall and wind conditions as Hurricane Nolo approaches and moves through Hawaiʻi.
Big Island News
What Big Island residents need to know Saturday about Hurricane Nolo
Hawai'i County will resume normal operations as of Sunday, including all solid waste facilities and transfer stations as well as Hele-On bus routes and shared-ride taxi program, plus all county parks, including Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens; we also have all the information you need to know as Nolo moves away from the island.
UPDATE 2: Flood advisory extended again for areas along Big Island southeast slopes
Advisory now in effect until 12:45 a.m. Sunday as moderate rain of half an inch to an inch per hour will continue to move into southeast portions of the island for the next few hours.
High wind warning issued for southern, northern Big Island, wind advisory in effect for interior, southeastern areas
Meanwhile Hawaiian Electric is monitoring high winds and dry conditions that could lead to an increased risk of wildfires throughout its service territories as Hurricane Nolo continues to track westward; public safety power shutoff watch issued.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for September 27, 2026
Hurricane Nolo is generating swell that is producing warning level surf along southeast facing shores of the Big Island. This swell combined with strengthening...
PSPS Watch: HECO monitoring wildfire risk; lines de-energized for 750 customers due to Olowalu fire
Hawaiian Electric deenergized power lines in the area of the brushfire in the Olowalu area of West Maui. About 740 customers in the area should be prepared to be without power overnight. Once the fire is out and it is safe to enter the area, crews must inspect lines and equipment and make any necessary repairs before power can be restored. This outage was not a PSPS.
‘Fins & Frights’ returns Oct. 24 at Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center will host “Fins & Frights,” a family-friendly Halloween event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring trick-or-treating, a marine-themed costume contest and Halloween cartoons in the Sphere Theater.
Cancellation of Habitat Maui Lūʻau Fundraiser on Sept 26 due to inclement weather and fire in Olowalu
Update: (3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026) The Habitat for Maui, Disaster Recovery Fundraiser hosted by the Old Lahaina Lūʻau, originally scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, has been cancelled due to inclement weather and the current brushfire in Olowalu.
