Hawai‘i News University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on Mauna Kea master management plan
Kaua‘i News Free car seat safety events planned arond Kauaʻi in September
Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved "whitelist" of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban. September 02, 2026 · 05:00am
Kauaʻi County offices, facilities to close for Labor Day
Kauaʻi County will close its offices, neighborhood centers, and essential public facilities, such as refuse transfer stations and redemption centers, on Labor Day.Kaua‘i News Brown water advisory lifted for Kauaʻi, continues for three areas
Hawai‘i News Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands
In Case You
Missed It:
Missed It:
KIUC looks to fill key leadership role with retirement of the Member Services and…
6 new Pwo navigators inducted by Polynesian Voyaging Society
Kaua‘i news in brief: Training closures, reuse collection, pop-up exhibits and more
$1.5M-plus in kona low assistance through Office of Hawaiian Affairs relief programs
Keynote opening 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference to be given by former New York City fire…
‘E Mau Ke Ea: The Sovereign Hawaiian Nation’ traveling Smithsonian exhibit on…
Garden Isle’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for Sept. 1
Information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity career pathways boosted…
Traffic advisory: 2026 Kaua‘i Marathon and Half-Marathon scheduled Sept. 6
NASA’s newest space telescope gets help from astronomers, decades of innovation at…
What Hawaiʻi’s energy future means for restaurants
Kauaʻi nursing facilities join American Heart Association Stroke Care Initiative
ʻOhana FitFest returns to Kauaʻi’s North Shore for 13th anniversary
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Stay in-the-know with daily or weeklyheadlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Kaua‘i News
University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on Mauna Kea master management plan
“We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.
Free car seat safety events planned arond Kauaʻi in September
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 0 to 14.
Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved “whitelist” of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool adjusts hours due to staffing issues
Starting Sept. 3, the Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will operate on a reduced schedule due to staffing shortages, affecting its hours of operation during the week.
ADVERTISEMENT
Hawaii News
University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on Mauna Kea master management plan
“We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.
Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved “whitelist” of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands
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.
Federal funding 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.
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.
$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.
Big Island News
News briefs for Sept. 2: AEDs installed, Keauhou Community Day, strengthening bilateral ties and nearly $30M coming to state
A quick look at news stories happening throughout the state and beyond.
11-year-old boy suffers serious injuries after falling out of pickup truck on Big Island
Speed and impairment are not factors in this investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Maui News
Central Maui Rotary hosts ‘Friendraiser,’ Sept. 12
Rotary club members and members of the public are invited to the Central Maui Rotary “Friendraiser” on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. This free event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Hall, 401 Baldwin Avenue, Pāʻia. Lunch is provided at no cost to attendees.
Hawai‘i Island police investigating traffic incident in Volcano involving 11-year-old boy
An 11-year-old boy sustained serious injuries when he fell from the bed of a pickup truck and was run over by a food wagon being towed by the vehicle. The incident was reported at around 7:24 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 near the intersection of Maile Way and Alanui Iiwi Road in Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island.
