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University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on Mauna Kea master management plan

“We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.

Free car seat safety events planned arond Kauaʻi in September

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 0 to 14.

Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place

Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved “whitelist” of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.

Kapa‘a Swimming Pool adjusts hours due to staffing issues

Starting Sept. 3, the Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will operate on a reduced schedule due to staffing shortages, affecting its hours of operation during the week.

Brown water advisory lifted for Kauaʻi, continues for three areas

The brown water advisory has been lifted at Kōloa Landing but remains in effect at three beaches.

Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands

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.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
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Hawaii News Chevron Forward

University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on Mauna Kea master management plan

“We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.

Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place

Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved “whitelist” of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.

Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands

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.

Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care

The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.

6 new Pwo navigators inducted by Polynesian Voyaging Society

Four Native Hawaiian women among the inductees, marking a historic new chapter in the legacy of Master Navigator Mau Piailug and future of leadership in Polynesian voyaging.

$1.5M-plus in kona low assistance through Office of Hawaiian Affairs 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.

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Phone system not functioning at Ka‘ū Police Station due to Lala impacts

Those in need of police assistance are advised to call police dispatch at 808-935-3311 for non-emergencies or call 911 for emergencies, or visit the station in person.

Kahuku Unit at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to reopen following Lala damage

Hurricane Lala skirted around the southern portion of the Big Island on Aug. 15, bringing damaging winds and flooding to the Ka‘ū District.

News briefs for Sept. 2: AEDs installed, Keauhou Community Day, strengthening bilateral ties and nearly $30M coming to state

A quick look at news stories happening throughout the state and beyond.

11-year-old boy suffers serious injuries after falling out of pickup truck on Big Island

Speed and impairment are not factors in this investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time.

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Lowell rapidly intensifies to Category 5; forecast to remain major hurricane for several days

Hurricane Lowell has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 system and is expected to remain a major hurricane for the next several days, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

President approves Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaiʻi following M-6.0 earthquake in May 2026

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Hawaiʻi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the 6.0 earthquake reported on May 22, 2026 in the Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo of Hawaiʻi Island.

Central Maui Rotary hosts ‘Friendraiser,’ Sept. 12

Rotary club members and members of the public are invited to the Central Maui Rotary “Friendraiser” on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.  This free event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Hall, 401 Baldwin Avenue, Pāʻia.   Lunch is provided at no cost to attendees.

Hawai‘i Island police investigating traffic incident in Volcano involving 11-year-old boy

An 11-year-old boy sustained serious injuries when he fell from the bed of a pickup truck and was run over by a food wagon being towed by the vehicle. The incident was reported at around 7:24 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 near the intersection of Maile Way and Alanui Iiwi Road in Volcano on Hawaiʻi Island.