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Hurricane Lowell shapes Kauaʻi Council races as candidates talk disaster response

All 14 candidates competing for Kauaʻi County Council seats gathered on the North Shore to discuss urgent issues regarding the island’s emergency response after Hurricane Lowell.

Safe place to practice: Public invited to Play Streets bicycle event

A mini roadway will be set up in the parking lot at Līhuʻe Civic Center — including intersections, a roundabout, signs and more — to give kids a chance to practice riding through a real road system; all activities are free and open to the public.

Southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway in Līhuʻe to be closed this weekend

Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative emergency utility pole replacement originally planned for Wednesday and Thursday was pushed back because of inclement weather; now slated for Oct. 3-4.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Kaua‘i County hits Day 23 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring heavy rainfall today.

Flags to be lowered in honor of life and service of former state, US lawmaker Patricia Saiki

Saiki in 1986 became the first Republican and second woman elected to represent Hawaiʻi in U.S. Congress; flags shall be flown at half-staff through sunrise Oct. 5.

UPDATE: Flood advisory canceled

Radar shows heavy rain has diminished; flooding no longer expected to pose a threat.
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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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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Kaua‘i County hits Day 23 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring heavy rainfall today.

Flags to be lowered in honor of life and service of former state, US lawmaker Patricia Saiki

Saiki in 1986 became the first Republican and second woman elected to represent Hawaiʻi in U.S. Congress; flags shall be flown at half-staff through sunrise Oct. 5.

Tropical Storm Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain through Thursday to Kauaʻi, Ni‘ihau

Tropical Storm Nolo was about 345 miles west of Līhuʻe as of the 2 a.m. Wednesday advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, most assigned to Honolulu airport, state courthouses

It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago.

Governor selects 2 Big Island residents to join state panels

Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.

New website offers real-time updates on supply availability for Hawaiʻi residents

Help Me Find is a new, free website that can be used to find and report on the stock of supplies at stores across Hawaiʻi before, during and after natural disasters and other emergencies.

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Mobile medical van with 4-wheel drive serves rural Kaʻū after Hurricane Lowell shutters health center

After Hurricane Lala left Kaʻū communities in disarray, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, with support from Direct Relief, has stepped up with mobile medical services, offering essential care to isolated residents.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 2-8: Big Island Art Fair, Black Rock Ampitheater, Hentry Kapono and friends, youth car show and more

Hey, Big Island. We're back! We're once again bringing you a great selection of activities, events, shows and more to check out during the upcoming weekend and into next week. Check out this week's top 10 right now!

Hawai‘i Police Department Detective Jenny Lee named Hawai‘i State Law Enforcement Officials Association Officer of the Year

The award honors Lee's outstanding investigative work on a complex child sexual abuse investigation that resulted in multiple arrests and grand jury indictments, as well as identification of additional victims and suspects.

Schatz, Hirono resolution recognizes rich history, culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawai‘i

U.S. senators representing the islands introduce Senate measure designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month nationwide.

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Maui Weather Forecast for October 01, 2026

Tropical Storm Nolo will gradually accelerate westward away from the state over the next several days. Elevated moisture content being drawn up in the southeast...

Makawao, Kula and Waihou Spring forest reserves and Polipoli recreation area remain closed after Hurricane Nolo

On Maui, the Makawao State Forest Reserve, Kula Forest Reserve and Waihou Spring Forest Reserve remain closed pending storm damage repairs.  Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area remains closed due to the surrounding forest reserve closure.  

Kalaupapa drinking water system repairs completed; Power outage delays return of patients and staff

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is continuing to coordinate with the National Park Service and other partners to return patients and staff to Kalaupapa as soon as possible, following the successful repair of the settlement’s drinking water system.

Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System test, Oct. 1, 2026

The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.