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Some state lands reopen to public on Kaua‘i following Hurricane Lowell providing limited access

The public is urged to use caution when accessing forested areas, as many unmitigated hazards exist.

Hawaiʻi ranks No. 2 in the nation for lowest student debt

At UH, 80% of first-time undergraduates across 10 campuses graduated debt-free during the 2024–25 academic year.

Kauaʻi farming family loses mangoes, avocados harvest after Hurricane Lowell destroys hundreds of trees

“We’ve lost years and years of sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears during 14-hour workdays in the fields, no matter what the weather was pounding rain or scorching sunlight — all gone in one night,” said Usa Meephol, whose family owns three farms on Kaua’i.

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

At 6:30 a.m. Monday, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources will reopen some public lands on Kaua‘i, but with restrictions.

Kaua‘i County answers questions, concerns over interruption in DMV services following fire

There is no firm date yet for when full services will be restored, as in-person services depend on County IT restoring the connection to the state mainframe.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative inches to 97% restoration after Lowell

Approximately 95% of the 5,500 members from Moloa‘a to Hanalei who were out of power immediately after the storm have been restored.
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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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Hawaiʻi ranks No. 2 in the nation for lowest student debt

At UH, 80% of first-time undergraduates across 10 campuses graduated debt-free during the 2024–25 academic year.

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

At 6:30 a.m. Monday, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources will reopen some public lands on Kaua‘i, but with restrictions.

First Tee – Hawaiʻi calls on community to become coaches and help reach more local youth

As First Tee – Hawaiʻi works to expand its programs and reach more keiki across the islands, one thing is essential: caring coaches who are ready to make a difference.

Tokuda visits Pacific Missile Range Facility during Hurricane Lowell recovery operations

U.S. congresswoman who represents Hawai‘i’s 2nd Congressional District in Washington, which includes Kaua‘i County, recently came to the West Kaua‘i installation to see firsthand damage from Hurricane Lowell as well as speak with sailors, installation personnel and officials.

EPA invests in innovative wetland projects throughout Pacific Southwest

Effort includes $467,075 coming to Hawai’i for expansion of community stewardship at restored wetland sites, increasing coordination among agencies, landowners and organizations working on wetland restoration and reducing regulatory barriers for wetland restoration practitioners.

Data from Big Island’s W. M. Keck Observatory reveals youngest planet outside solar system

The planet, known as Elias 2-24 b, is still gathering material from the disk of gas and dust surrounding its young host star, allowing scientists to study a giant planet that is growing.

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Police seek help in search for man last seen in Kona

Kekoa Tomson Mata was reported missing and was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 in Kona.

Hawaiʻi police arrest, charge seven fugitives during multi-agency sweep

In a major islandwide operation, numerous individuals were apprehended due to outstanding warrants for serious offenses, including drug-related crimes and illegal firearm possession.

Residents advised to prepare for a potential cyclone from a lingering tropical disturbance

Tropical Disturbance 15E could intensify into a tropical depression or storm, bringing potential flooding rains and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island by Wednesday, with lingering effects through the weekend.

A Big Island man was arrested, charged after assaulting 2 police officers

The 44-year-old became combative as officers attempted to take him into custody at a shopping center in Kea‘au.

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Waena battery storage project hits key milestone, will strengthen Maui grid and support renewables

Hawaiian Electric’s Waena Battery Energy Storage System project reached a major construction milestone with the arrival and installation of the project's first six Tesla Megapacks at the project site along Pūlehu Road in Central Maui. The project will be the island's first standalone load-shifting battery energy storage system that will enable more renewable energy to be used during periods of peak energy demand.

Informational Open house for New Central Maui School Project, Oct. 1 and 3, 2026

The team behind the planned public school in Waikapū, the New Central Maui School Project, is hosting its second Informational Open House on Oct. 1 and Oct. 3.

County to host third Commercial Property Workshop on Sept. 30

The County of Maui Office of Recovery will host its third Commercial Property Workshop on Sept. 30, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Morgado Hall at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.

Live opossum captured at Honolulu Harbor

A live opossum has been captured at a freight transporting facility at Honolulu Harbor. Per animal and human health protocol, the opossum was humanely euthanized and submitted for rabies testing.