Hawai‘i News What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell…
Hawai‘i News Most state parks, forest lands, campgrounds reopen after Hurricane Nolo
Kauaʻi Habitat for Humanity to expand with two new AmeriCorps positions to build affordable homes
Two new AmeriCorps construction crew leader positions for the 2026-27 service year will enhance Kauaʻi Habitat for Humanity's ability to create affordable housing. October 02, 2026 · 05:00am
State briefs for Oct 3: Updates and announcements from the State of Hawaiʻi
October begins with information and reminders from four state departments.Health Issued: Bacteria threshold exceedance advisories at Keālia Beach Park, Anahola Bay…
Hawai‘i News Gas prices tick higher, remain among nation’s highest, AAA Hawaiʻi says
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Safe place to practice: Public invited to Play Streets bicycle event
Southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway in Līhuʻe to be closed this weekend
Flags to be lowered in honor of life and service of former state, US lawmaker Patricia…
Application period for Residential Cesspool Conversion Grant Program 2 extended
Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi to host Fall harvest wine dinner featuring Lydgate Farms
Tropical Storm Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain through Thursday to Kauaʻi, Ni‘ihau
Kawakami honors forensics team during National Forensic Science Week
18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, most assigned to Honolulu airport, state courthouses
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
Governor selects 2 Big Island residents to join state panels
Voyage to Fiji, Tuvalu planned for Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia postponed because of weather
State deposit beverage container program to get updated segregation rates
Kauaʻi Community College rallies behind students after Hurricane Lowell
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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County is in Day 25 of recovery from Hurricane Lowell. Cleanup, repairs and reconstruction continue after the storm caused widespread damage over Labor Day weekend.
Most state parks, forest lands, campgrounds reopen after Hurricane Nolo
However, state urges public to continue caution as some unidentified, unmitigated hazardous conditions could still remain in any state parks and forest lands.
Issued: Bacteria threshold exceedance advisories at Keālia Beach Park, Anahola Bay Pavilion
The advisories are posted because testing for enterococci indicate potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water; they will remain in effect until water sample results no longer exceed the threshold level.
Gas prices tick higher, remain among nation’s highest, AAA Hawaiʻi says
Hawaiʻi gas prices remain elevated, with drivers paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.
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Hawaii News
State briefs for Oct 3: Updates and announcements from the State of Hawaiʻi
October begins with information and reminders from four state departments.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County is in Day 25 of recovery from Hurricane Lowell. Cleanup, repairs and reconstruction continue after the storm caused widespread damage over Labor Day weekend.
Most state parks, forest lands, campgrounds reopen after Hurricane Nolo
However, state urges public to continue caution as some unidentified, unmitigated hazardous conditions could still remain in any state parks and forest lands.
Gas prices tick higher, remain among nation’s highest, AAA Hawaiʻi says
Hawaiʻi gas prices remain elevated, with drivers paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation, according to the AAA Hawaiʻi Weekend Gas Watch.
UH study of infant brain development and microplastis funding with $3.3M federal grant
The five-year study funded by the National Institutes of Health is trying to determine if exposure to microplastics can influence a child’s brain development and generate knowledge that can help give children a healthier start in life.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi County adds weekend help for earthquake disaster assistance
Residents impacted by the major magnitude-6.0 earthquake on May 22 in West Hawai'i have until Nov. 1 to apply for federal aid.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 03, 2026
Tropical Storm Nolo strengthen once again to a hurricane this afternoon away from the islands. Drier air mass will encompass the region tonight into the...
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for October 03, 2026
A moderate, medium-period west to southwest swell originating from Nolo that has been affecting Niihau and Kauai will quickly fade tonight. Meanwhile, a...
Comic performer Tomáš Kubínek brings ‘Miracle Man’ to MACC’s Castle Theater Oct. 11
Comic performer Tomáš Kubínek will present his one-man show "Miracle Man" at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, in the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului, the center announced. Tickets are available at mauiarts.org.
Construction Industry of Maui hosts Annual Gala to benefit the Bob Poulson Scholarship Fund
The annual gala and fundraiser dinner benefits the Bob Poulson Scholarship Fund, which supports Maui County high school students pursuing careers in the construction and design industry.
Maui man admits to selling methamphetamine and cocaine; sentencing set for January
According to court records, Douglas Taylor, aka “Dougiie 2 Fresh,” of Maui agreed to sell a confidential source methamphetamine and cocaine over the course of 10 controlled buys. He pleaded guilty on Oct. 2, 2026 to two counts of distributing more than fifty grams of methamphetamine.
