Kaua‘i News US Coast Guard restores navigation aids, reopens harbors following Hurricane Lowell
Kaua‘i News Pacific Missile Range Facility guest passes reopen with limited access and select sites
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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Thursday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Hurricane Lowell recovery efforts continue around Kauaʻi while crews also prepare for increased rain from remnants of former Tropical Storm Norbert.Hawai‘i News State warns public about fraudulent letters referencing a state agency
Hawai‘i News Researchers suggest cooked beef, sunflower seeds for little fire ants
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Photo Gallery: 8 days after Hurricane Lowell, damage and recovery on the Garden Island
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Kaua‘i News
US Coast Guard restores navigation aids, reopens harbors following Hurricane Lowell
Crews worked from Sept. 9-15 conducting dive operations, repositioning damaged navigation aids and delivering equipment to restore safe access to affected waterways, including Port Allen Small Boat Harbor and Nāwiliwili Harbor on Kauaʻi.
Pacific Missile Range Facility guest passes reopen with limited access and select sites
Recovery operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell are ongoing throughout the installation; however, some recreational areas sustained minimal damage during the storm and personnel were able to safely restore select sites for guest recreational use.
State warns public about fraudulent letters referencing a state agency
A series of fraudulent mailers is using Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority’s name to imply legitimacy in home warranty and mortgage protection scams.
In honor of late Gov. Ariyoshi, U.S. and State of Hawaiʻi flags to be flown at half-staff
Ariyoshi led Hawaiʻi from 1974 to 1986 and was the state’s third and longest-serving governor. He died in April at age 100.
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Hawaii News
State warns public about fraudulent letters referencing a state agency
A series of fraudulent mailers is using Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority’s name to imply legitimacy in home warranty and mortgage protection scams.
Researchers suggest cooked beef, sunflower seeds for little fire ants
University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that fire ants prefer cooked beef and sunflower seeds over water-packed tuna.
In honor of late Gov. Ariyoshi, U.S. and State of Hawaiʻi flags to be flown at half-staff
Ariyoshi led Hawaiʻi from 1974 to 1986 and was the state’s third and longest-serving governor. He died in April at age 100.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation fund Kauaʻi disaster response, future resiliency efforts
Through its Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative, rolling grant funding is still available for readiness, response, recovery and rebuilding after Hurricane Lala
Big Island News
Brown water advisory issued for Nīnole Beach area
Water might contain higher-than-normal pollutant levels following storms or heavy rainfall. The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48 to 72 hours after rain stopped and the beach received full sunshine.
Another flood advisory in effect for portions of Big Island
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report that doppler radar indicated heavy rainfall over Hāmākua, North and South Hilo, Puna and Kaʻū, falling at half-inch to 1 inch per hour.
Maui News
September Hawaiian Music Series to feature Maui musician Ron Kualaʻau
The Hawaiian Music Series continues its 2026 season in Lahaina with its next free community concert on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6–7:30 p.m. The performance will take place on the lawn of Waiola Church and will feature Maui musician Ron Kualaʻau.
Maui firefighters battle wildland brush fire off of Kūihelani Highway, south of Waikō Road
Firefighters responded to a multi-acre area of brush and grass burning in the direction of Kūihelani Highway at around 3:22 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
America tuned up to perform at MACC’s Castle Theater on Nov. 7; general public tickets go on sale Sept. 18
Classic rock band America will perform at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, as part of a two-night Hawai’i stop that also includes a Nov. 6 show at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Concert Hall. Maui show tickets go on sale to MACC members at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with a 10% […]
The Construction Industry of Maui hosts its 4th Annual Golf Tournament this weekend
The Construction Industry of Maui hosts its fourth annual golf tournament at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 a.m. Net proceeds will support Maui County Construction Trade Programs providing access to education, certifications, and hands-on training.
