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    • U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) meets with Kaua'i cancer survivor during annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. (Photo credit: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network)

    Kauaʻi cancer survivor, other advocates from Hawaiʻi urge Congress to increase funding for research

    About 800 cancer patients, survivors and other advocates traveled to Washington, D.C., to urge passage of the Clinical Trial Modernization Act.

    Hawai‘i News Volcano Watch: Ups and downs of lava fountaning episode forecasting with tilt data

    Kaua‘i News County reminds residents vehicle registration renewal options are available while…

    A new abutment is constructed after crews found that earth under the south end of Wainiha River Bridge No 3 was washed out by Hurricane Lowell and the bridge was resting on its concrete wing wall. (Photo Credit: HDOT)

    Weight restriction lifted on Wainiha Bridge No. 3 with erosion repairs completed

    The bridge had been weight-limited to 5 tons or below to address erosion damage from Hurricane Lowell. September 18, 2026 · 06:00am
    Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation crews pour concrete for the new abutment at Wainiha Bridge No. 3. (Photo Credit: HDOT)

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

    Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami on Thursday encouraged visitors to participate in the Garden Isle’s recovery by supporting local businesses, adds people should avoid the Wainiha and Hāʻena areas in...

    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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    Weight restriction lifted on Wainiha Bridge No. 3 with erosion repairs completed

    The bridge had been weight-limited to 5 tons or below to address erosion damage from Hurricane Lowell.

    Kauaʻi cancer survivor, other advocates from Hawaiʻi urge Congress to increase funding for research

    About 800 cancer patients, survivors and other advocates traveled to Washington, D.C., to urge passage of the Clinical Trial Modernization Act.

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

    Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami on Thursday encouraged visitors to participate in the Garden Isle’s recovery by supporting local businesses, adds people should avoid the Wainiha and Hāʻena areas in wake of the hurricane.

    County reminds residents vehicle registration renewal options are available while services remain shuttered

    The public also is reminded that the division’s satellite office at Kapaʻa Armory is open for inquiries only; staff are available to answer Division of Motor Vehicles-related questions.

    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.
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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

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

    Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami on Thursday encouraged visitors to participate in the Garden Isle’s recovery by supporting local businesses, adds people should avoid the Wainiha and Hāʻena areas in wake of the hurricane.

    Volcano Watch: Ups and downs of lava fountaning episode forecasting with tilt data

    Recently, re-inflation of the summit became more unsteady during the ongoing episodic eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; now, following the opening of new vents Sept. 14-16 in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, it appears the behavior of the volcano might have changed.

    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

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    Windward Planning Commission approves permit for future Keaʻau health center

    The $90 million health center promises comprehensive medical and behavioral health services, catering to growing community needs by 2028.

    Flood watch canceled for all Hawaiian Islands

    The National Weather Service said in its 3 a.m. Friday advisory that flooding no longer is expected to pose a threat.

    Volcano Watch: Ups and downs of lava fountaning episode forecasting with tilt data

    Recently, re-inflation of the summit became more unsteady during the ongoing episodic eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; now, following the opening of new vents Sept. 14-16 in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, it appears the behavior of the volcano might have changed.

    Police seek help finding 34-year-old missing endangered man

    David Armitage was last seen the night of Sept. 17 in ʻĀinaloa, wearing a black shirt and dark colored shorts, driving a 2015 silver Toyota Tacoma; have you seen him?

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    Maui Weather Forecast for September 18, 2026

    A surface trough, along with moisture associated with the remnants of Norbert will continue to move westward across the state today, bringing more...

    Updates on roads and other Maui County issues at next South Maui Town Hall on Sept. 30

    Recovery efforts following Hurricane Lowell and the Kona Low storms in March, flood mitigation and updates on the North-South Collector Road and the use of R-1 recycled wastewater are some of the specific topics that will be covered, Cook said.

    M-4.1 earthquake south of Pāhala on Hawaiʻi Island

    A magnitude-4.1 earthquake occurred 3 miles south of Pāhala on Hawaiʻi Island at around 8:36 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 8 miles below sea level, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. HVO scientists say the earthquake had no apparent impact on either Maunaloa or Kīlauea volcanoes.

    Department of Fire and Public Safety announces recent promotions

    The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the promotion of: Jonathan Duncan and Tye Perdido to Fire Captain; Jarrett Sakamoto and Kendall Willing to Firefighter III; Cameron Layer to Firefighter II; and Liane Mickey to Ocean Safety Officer III. These promotions were effective on or before Sept. 16, 2026.