Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay in-the-know with daily or weekly
headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Cancel
×

Kaua‘i News Chevron Forward

‘E Mau Ke Ea: The Sovereign Hawaiian Nation’ traveling Smithsonian exhibit on display at Kauaʻi Community College

A special talk story with National Museum of the American Indian Associate Curator for Native Hawaiian History Halena Kapuni-Reynolds also is planned Sept. 8 in the college library; the museum produced the exhibit.

Garden Isle’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for Sept. 1

The monthly outdoor warning siren test will occur at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Water service will shut down overnight in part of Poipū Sept. 2 and 3

The shutdown is required to enable a contractor to connect newly installed waterline infrastructure associated with a roundabout project.

Information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity career pathways boosted during Tech Days of Fall 2026

The series of free events aims to increase awareness about and enhance Hawaiʻi’s skilled technology workforce and increasing demand for local jobs in the rapidly growing technology, artificial intelligence and cyber industries.

Traffic advisory: 2026 Kaua‘i Marathon and Half-Marathon scheduled Sept. 6

The public is advised to plan now for full and partial road closures scheduled from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. to accommodate for the event; motorists are advised to exercise caution to keep participants safe.

NASA’s newest space telescope gets help from astronomers, decades of innovation at University of Hawai‘i

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will begin a mission after it launches Aug. 30 to capture sweeping views of the universe on a scale never before possible and five University of Hawai‘i-led research programs were selected in the mission’s first highly competitive round.
ADVERTISEMENT

Napali Coast Chevron Forward

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

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity career pathways boosted during Tech Days of Fall 2026

The series of free events aims to increase awareness about and enhance Hawaiʻi’s skilled technology workforce and increasing demand for local jobs in the rapidly growing technology, artificial intelligence and cyber industries.

NASA’s newest space telescope gets help from astronomers, decades of innovation at University of Hawai‘i

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will begin a mission after it launches Aug. 30 to capture sweeping views of the universe on a scale never before possible and five University of Hawai‘i-led research programs were selected in the mission’s first highly competitive round.

Lowell still expected to pose no immediate threats to islands; continues westward trek at 13 mph

Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.

Tropical Storm Lowell being monitored by forecasters

The tropical cyclone does not as of now present an immediate threat to the state; residents and businesses encouraged to review or develop preparedness plans, especially with an above-average hurricane season predicted.

Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study

Decades of hourly data from 117 rain gauges around Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island uncovered climate trends that traditional 24-hour daily averages often miss.

Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano past

Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?

Big Island News Chevron Forward

Business Monday: Big Island VIP seeks to sell tour company to buyer eager to educate visitors

Jodi Kitsell, co-owner and guide, is seeking a buyer committed to providing tours of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park while preserving the business's educational mission.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs delivers $1.5M-plus in assistance through kona low relief programs

The agency continues to deliver — nearly 6 months after severe kona lows in March caused flooding and damage in communities throughout Hawaiʻi — emergency and recovery assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries through a coordinated group of relief programs.

Former New York City fire chief to keynote at 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference

Joseph Pfeifer will recount Hawai‘i’s support for 9/11 families nearly 25 years ago and share lessons in emergency response during the conference slated for Sept. 24-25 on O‘ahu.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for August 31, 2026

Moderate to breezy trades will continue through at least the middle of next week. Showers will generally favor windward and mauka areas, particularly during...

Maui News Chevron Forward

Tropical Storm Lowell expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday; Karina still in Eastern North Pacific

The latest forecast track has Lowell passing south of the Big Island late Wednesday into Thursday. Trade winds are expected to become strong and gusty Thursday into Friday as Lowell passes south of the state. Forecast still remains very uncertain for Labor Day weekend, with the potential for Lowell and Karina within the vicinity of the state.

Schatz, local leaders discuss expanding housing access for Native Hawaiians

US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, led a roundtable discussion with local leaders about innovations and partnerships that are helping to expand housing access for Native Hawaiians.

Maui Surf Forecast for August 31, 2026

The current south swell will slowly decrease over the next several days. Overlapping small, long- and medium-period south swell energy will keep small surf...

Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents two free public programs at Schaefer International Gallery

Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents two free public programs at Schaefer International Gallery in conjunction with the exhibition Keoni of Hawai‘i: Art of the Aloha Shirt.