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Mayor advises tourists to reconsider travel to Kauaʻi until island recovers more from Hurricane Lowell
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami said now isn't the time to visit the Garden Island, but the island is on the path to recovery. September 13, 2026 · 05:00am
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
It's been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua'i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.Hawai‘i News Earthquake at magnitude-4.0 located south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island
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Sensory spaces now at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses allow students, others chance…
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Kaua‘i News
Hawaiʻi counties discuss common challenges at conference, including dealing with severe weather
As all four major counties on Hawaiʻi recover from flooding and damages, leaders say coastal retreat, better access and backup power are needed, especially in rural areas.
All in-person services at Līhuʻe Civic Center closed through this week
The Kauaʻi County facility, which houses services such as driver licensing and motor vehicle registration, tax payments, sewer billing, Section 8 rental assistance and more, will remain closed through Sept. 18 after a fire destroyed critical county information technology infrastructure.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
It’s been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua’i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.
UPDATE: Southboud portion of Kūhiō Highway reopen after closure for emergency water repairs
The highway was closed earlier Sunday between Hardy Street and Poinciana Street in Līhuʻe because of necessary water system repairs and following road work.
Earthquake at magnitude-4.0 located south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island
More than 56 “Felt Reports” were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.
Red Cross provides assistance, sheltering on Kaua‘i during and in aftermath of Hurricane Lowell
Teams saw and continue to see significant damage in parts of the island as they work to reach the hardest hit areas; emergency supply distribution and damage assessment teams are making their way into these areas.
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Hawaii News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
It’s been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua’i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.
Earthquake at magnitude-4.0 located south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island
More than 56 “Felt Reports” were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.
Go and Know: Department of Health offers free breast, cervical cancer screenings for eligible women
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Hawaiʻi; an average of 1,287 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 172 die from the disease each year in the islands.
Hawaiʻi sued by feds for claimed preferential treatment of people living in nation without permission
U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.
Big Island News
‘Power of partnership’: Pizzas flown to Kauaʻi help feed storm-devastated residents, passengers stuck at Līhuʻe Airport
The mass food distribution event, in partnership with Domino's Hawaiʻi and Rainbow Helicopters, was part of the nonprofit's Hurricane Lowell relief efforts; fresh slices and aloha arrived the afternoon of Sept. 10, with Capt. Sam LeMar from the Hilo Temple Corps on the Big Island helping.
Upcoming University of Hawai’i at Hilo Vulcans events for Sept. 14-20
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo women's soccer defeated Hawai‘i Pacific University on Sunday on Vulcan Soccer Field; it was the only home game Hilo teams have this week.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for September 14, 2026
Surf along south-facing shores will gradually decline through Monday as the small, medium-period energy slowly fades. A series of long-period swells are...
Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra set to perform free MELE FOR MAUI concert Sept. 19 in Kāʻanapali
In its 15th anniversary season, the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra will visit Maui for the first time in 10 years, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 19, for a free MELE FOR MAUI summer classical music concert event at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in Kāʻanapali. The orchestra was recently designated as the “official state orchestra of Hawai‘i.” […]
Marigold Zoll tapped to lead Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Marigold Zoll has been selected to lead the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Volcano Watch — Remembering the 1919–1920 Maunaiki eruption of Kīlauea
Kīlauea has drawn huge crowds to witness the lava fountaining episodes from its summit crater of Halemaʻumaʻu since December 2024, with many visitors hiking trails and visiting overlooks to watch the eruption. However, there are many other trails across the unique, lava-strewn landscape of Kīlauea that can be hiked during pauses between lava fountaining episodes, including the Footprints Trail.
