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Brown water advisory canceled for Kauaʻi, several beaches remain in effect

Hanamāʻulu Beach added to list of beaches around the Garden Isle where brown water advisories remain in place.

Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes

The fact that the Island of Hawaiʻi has active volcanoes means we have lots and lots of earthquakes; most aren’t strong enough to be felt let alone devastating, but every once in a while, large earthquakes are produced, such as the magnitude-6 in West Hawaiʻi earlier this year.

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama; but no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi or the Pacific basin

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama this morning, but at 8:38 a.m. the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no threat of a tsunami to Hawaiʻi.

Deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands includes 10 local scientists, students, educators

The expedition will utilize remotely operated vehicles and seafloor mapping technologies to explore never-before-seen ridges, seamounts and abyssal plains throughout the Hawaiian Archipelago.

Kauaʻi’s North Shore down to one temporary gas station with 3-month closure of Kīlauea Aloha Gas

The renovation is to replace underground fuel tanks, expand its fueling capacity and add diesel.

Kaua‘i Humane Society welcomes new chief executive officer

Chris Machorek brings more than three decades of senior leadership experience in the hospitality industry on Kaua‘i, with extensive experience leading organizations, developing teams, managing complex operations and building strong relationships.
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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

Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes

The fact that the Island of Hawaiʻi has active volcanoes means we have lots and lots of earthquakes; most aren’t strong enough to be felt let alone devastating, but every once in a while, large earthquakes are produced, such as the magnitude-6 in West Hawaiʻi earlier this year.

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama; but no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi or the Pacific basin

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama this morning, but at 8:38 a.m. the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no threat of a tsunami to Hawaiʻi.

Deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands includes 10 local scientists, students, educators

The expedition will utilize remotely operated vehicles and seafloor mapping technologies to explore never-before-seen ridges, seamounts and abyssal plains throughout the Hawaiian Archipelago.

Hawaiʻi art competition now taking entries from students in grades 7-12

Public, private, charter and homeschool students may enter the competition, with entries due Dec. 12.

Approval of 2 major disaster declarations will help Hawaiʻi recover from recent storms

The declarations provide Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance funding on a cost-sharing basis to supplement recovery efforts in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi County and Maui County following Hurricane Lala in August, as well as Kauaʻi and Maui counties for impacts from Hurricane Lowell in September.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Thursday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.

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Police release body cam footage from Ocean View officer-involved shooting

Viewer discretion advised; footage from an incident Wednesday afternoon in which an officer shot and killed 31-year-old Nafetelai Teisina of Ocean View following an alleged theft incident in the parking lot of an Ocean View shopping center.

Hawaiʻi students in grades 7-12 invited to participate in art competition

Public, private, charter and homeschool students may enter the competition, with entries due Dec. 12.

UPDATE: Highway 11 closure near Kaʻawa Flats now open to all traffic

Heavy flooding has forced the closure of Highway 11 between mile markers 59 and 63 on Hawaiʻi Island.

Two agricultural organizations donate money to farmers impacted by recent storms

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural food producers impacted by the 2026 Kona Low storms.each received up to $10,000.

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2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards set for Oct. 21

The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 21 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club Waikapu Ballroom.  Registration is required for this Academy Awards-style event honoring Maui small businesses. Tickets may be purchased at MauiChamber.com by clicking on the Events page. Meals are $125 […]

Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce hosts Talk Story event, Oct. 22 in Kahului

The Maui Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce hosts a Talk Story event at Bistro Casanova on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.

SBA disaster assistance available for Hurricane Lowell damage and economic injury

The US Small Business Administration is encouraging partners, stakeholders, and local officials to help share information about available disaster assistance for eligible private nonprofit organizations including faith-based impacted by Hurricane Lowell occurring Sept. 6 – 9. Eligible nonprofits in designated Hawaii counties of Maui and Kauai may apply for low-interest federal disaster loans for physical damage and economic injury. […]

Maui United Way to open applications for $12M county-funded pilot for aid to 910 working households

Maui United Way will begin accepting applications this month for a $12 million, Maui County-funded pilot program that will give monthly payments to about 910 working households on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi for 12 months, the nonprofit announced. The Kamaʻāina Credit for ALICE Households Pilot Program will pay $500 a month to selected households of […]