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Kaua‘i County remains under tropical storm warning as Lowell turns north

According to the advisory, Lowell is anticipated to accelerate toward the north and north-northeast through Monday night.

What Kauaʻi and Niʻihau residents, visitors, businesses need to know Sunday about Hurricane Lowell

Now is the time to complete your emergency disaster and to-go kits, get your homes prepared for possible electric and water outages and know what resources are available.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i

Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative supports prep efforts on Kaua‘i ahead of Hurricane Lowell

$22,000 in Kaua‘i Strong funds deployed to 3 local nonprofits to strengthen resilience of vulnerable families and households by enabling delivery of proactive preparedness outreach and rapid procurement and distribution of essential food, supplies and other life-sustaining resources before the storm.

Hawaiʻi Health Systems Kauaʻi Region to host 3rd annual Kaua‘i Healthy Living Fall Celebration

Free, family-friendly event brings 30-plus vendors, health teams, live entertainment and local food to Waimea on Sept. 19.

2026 Kauaʻi Marathon and Half Marathon canceled because of approaching Lowell

Event organizers said canceling was a last resort after they explored alternate routes, reduced road closures and other adjustments, but none were acceptable.
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Kaua‘i County remains under tropical storm warning as Lowell turns north

According to the advisory, Lowell is anticipated to accelerate toward the north and north-northeast through Monday night.

What Kauaʻi and Niʻihau residents, visitors, businesses need to know Sunday about Hurricane Lowell

Now is the time to complete your emergency disaster and to-go kits, get your homes prepared for possible electric and water outages and know what resources are available.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i

Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.

University of Hawaiʻi receives $2M for development of artificial intelligence tools to protect food production systems

The 4-year project, in partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.

Entire state to be under flood watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon

Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday through Tuesday.

US Navy, NASA get 15-day extension on final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe observatory

Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement.

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Category 3 Hurricane Lowell turns north; high surf and possible rain with flooding expected on Big Island

A tropical storm warning is in effect for Kauaʻi County as the hurricane moves on a north-northeastward track.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Hawai‘i Island

Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.

UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through Tuesday morning for most Big Island shores as swells from Lowell, Karina will keep surf elevated

Several beach parks on Hawai‘i Island remain closed.

Aspiring ‘culturally competent’ physician: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo undergrad selected as Newman Civic Fellow

Puna resident, biology major and Bonner Leader Lexy Ramos was tabbed for the national honor for her commitment to healthcare equity and community leadership around Hawaiʻi Island.

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Department of Health to conduct emergency preparedness survey in West Hawaiʻi communities

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health’s (DOH) Hawaiʻi District Health Office will conduct a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey to assess household emergency preparedness and the impacts of natural disasters on household health in the Kona, Kohala and Hāmākua districts from Sept. 14-18.

UH Mānoa receives $2 million NSF award to lead AI-enabled food safety project

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has received a $2 million NSF award to lead a four-year, multi-institutional project starting Sept. 1, 2026, that utilizes AI and advanced environmental analysis to develop early-warning tools for detecting threats to food production systems.

Legacy Land Conservation Program invites applications for Land Acquisition Grants

The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program invites state agencies, counties and nonprofit land conservation organizations to submit applications for Fiscal Year 2027 land acquisition grants.

Tropical Storm Warning issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau; Lowell to make its closest approach Monday night

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau as Lowell continues to turn more toward the north-northeast tonight into Monday while accelerating. The eye of Lowell is currently forecast to make it's closest approach to the main Hawaiian Islands Monday night, passing 100 to 200 miles west of Niʻihau.