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Bacteria advisory issued at Kalapakī Beach Park

The advisory was posted because testing for enterococci indicates that potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water. Swimming at beaches with pollution in the water can make beachgoers ill.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Nov. 6 about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources, plus more, from throughout the county.

UPDATE: Surf advisory canceled for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

The advisory was originally issued because of a large long-period north-northwest swell that filled in throughout the islands and was expected to begin declining by Thursday night and throughout today.

Tractor Wheel Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars recalled; can cause choking

Once Upon a Farm’s fruit-flavored snacks pose a potentially fatal choking hazard to toddlers.

High surf and strong currents prompt ocean safety warning on Kauaʻi’s North Shore

Kauaʻi Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising the public to avoid swimming and all other ocean activities at Keʻe and Hāʻena beaches today due to high surf and strong currents.

Volcano Watch: Such great heights; measuring Kīlauea’s lava fountains

“How tall is the fountain?” Volcano watchers keep coming back to that single question once lava fountains start at the summit of the Big Island volcano, and there have been plenty of opportunities to ask during the past 2 years.
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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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Tractor Wheel Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars recalled; can cause choking

Once Upon a Farm’s fruit-flavored snacks pose a potentially fatal choking hazard to toddlers.

Volcano Watch: Such great heights; measuring Kīlauea’s lava fountains

“How tall is the fountain?” Volcano watchers keep coming back to that single question once lava fountains start at the summit of the Big Island volcano, and there have been plenty of opportunities to ask during the past 2 years.

Pilot program for Hawaiʻi farmers launched by U.S. Department of Agriculture

“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.

US Navy, NASA withdraw final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory

Both agencies plan to amend the environmental impact statement for the leased sites before resubmitting in 2027.

Kauaʻi’s Ronald D. Kouchi to continue serving as Hawaiʻi Senate president

The Hawaiʻi State Senate finalized the structure of committees and determined leadership assignments for upcoming session.

Hawai’i AG Lopez urges passage of federal Kids Online Safety Act

Following $17 billion Meta settlement, the National Association of Attorneys General encourages Congressional leaders to pass the bill that would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.

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Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk through weekend

Public safety power shutoff watch in effect through Sunday because of expected high winds and dry conditions in areas of high risk of fires sparking.

Hawai‘i Island police arrest 21 motorists for DUI Oct. 19-25

Total DUI arrests are down by 13% compared with last year, while fatalities are up by more than 50%

National recall of Tractor Wheel Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars over potential to cause choking

Once Upon a Farm’s fruit-flavored snacks pose a potentially fatal choking hazard to toddlers.

Arbor Day Hawaiʻi 2026 features activities throughout November to celebrate trees on the Big Island

The activities demonstrate the vital role trees play by providing shade, improving air quality, supporting wildlife habitat and reducing stormwater runoff and erosion.

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Central Maui Rep. Tyson Miyake keeps majority whip post in new House leadership lineup

Central Maui Rep. Tyson Miyake will remain a majority whip in the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives under the leadership team House Speaker Nadine Nakamura announced Friday for the 34th Legislature. Miyake, a Democrat, is one of three majority whips named to the team. The others are Reps. Lisa Kitagawa and Tina Nakada Grandinetti, according to […]

Upcountry Winter Fest returns Nov. 28 at King Kekaulike High School

The Kekaulike High School Foundation will host the Upcountry Winter Fest from 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28 at the King Kekaulike High School campus in Pukalani, with free admission and parking, according to an announcement. The event will include a holiday craft fair, a farmers market, food trucks and booths run by school organizations. […]

Maui County to begin clearing vegetation and debris from 115 acres at Kapūʻali in Launiupoko

The Maui Emergency Management Agency will begin a wildfire risk reduction project Monday on about 115 acres of county-owned land at Kapūʻali, also known as “Cut Mountain,” in Launiupoko. From February 2024 through this past September, firefighters have responded to a dozen blazes at the property, near the intersection of Honoapiʻilani Highway and the Lahaina […]

‘The Navigator,’ new documentary, makes world premiere at HIFF, wins Pacific Award for Best Feature 

"The Navigator," a new feature-length documentary presented by Patagonia Films, made its world premiere at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) to a sold-out audience.