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    • Nāmaka Restaurant N Bar marks one year in Kapaʻa with resilience and aloha

    Nāmaka has overcome challenges including internal theft to provide diners with a tropical ambiance and locally inspired gourmet cuisine.

    Community Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency Grant-in-Aid application period reopen

    Kaua‘i News Got unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs? National take back day is Oct. 24…

    Native Hawaiian nonprofits petition to amend 27 rules pertaining to iwi kūpuna, burial sites

    Native Hawaiian nonprofits are working to update state's historic preservation program administrative rules to involve lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna. October 18, 2026 · 05:00am

    University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa to co-lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao production in US and globally

    The Coffee and Cacao Innovation Lab will work with small farmers in Hawaiʻi and the continental United States, as well as in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

    Kaua‘i News Rainbow Wahine golf invitational returns to Kauaʻi for 30th tournament

    Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i County Department of Water announces upcoming rate increases

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    Native Hawaiian nonprofits petition to amend 27 rules pertaining to iwi kūpuna, burial sites

    Native Hawaiian nonprofits are working to update state’s historic preservation program administrative rules to involve lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna.

    Nāmaka Restaurant N Bar marks one year in Kapaʻa with resilience and aloha

    Nāmaka has overcome challenges including internal theft to provide diners with a tropical ambiance and locally inspired gourmet cuisine.

    Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency Grant-in-Aid application period reopen

    New applicants are encouraged to apply; proposals must be received on or before 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30, and this is a received-by deadline, not a postmark date.

    Got unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs? National take back day is Oct. 24 on Kauaʻi

    Proper disposal of unused medications helps to protect the public and water supplies.

    Rainbow Wahine golf invitational returns to Kauaʻi for 30th tournament

    Fourteen collegiate women’s golf teams from the U.S. and Japan are set to tee off at the prestigious 30th Rainbow Wahine Invitational on Kauaʻi.

    Kaua‘i County Department of Water announces upcoming rate increases

    The rate and service charge increases go into effect Nov. 1; customers will begin seeing the updated rates on their Dec. 1 billing statements.
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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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    Native Hawaiian nonprofits petition to amend 27 rules pertaining to iwi kūpuna, burial sites

    Native Hawaiian nonprofits are working to update state’s historic preservation program administrative rules to involve lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna.

    University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa to co-lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao production in US and globally

    The Coffee and Cacao Innovation Lab will work with small farmers in Hawaiʻi and the continental United States, as well as in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

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

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

    Volcano Watch: Where did the September fissure vent lava at Kīlauea’s summit come from?

    The combination of deformation and geochemical datasets show the new fissure vents were the same magma source we have seen in previous fountaining episodes at the summit of the Big Island volcano and likely formed because the magma system was highly pressurized and simply forced its way along the easiest path to the surface.

    New framework developed for moving endangered species to safer locations

    The new guide, which University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa played a central supporting role in developing, helps managers decide whether a “conservation introduction” that moves a plant or animal outside its normal range is the right call, and how to do it responsibly.

    Salvation Army invites Kaua‘i, Big Island residents to enjoy afternoon of harmony while lending a hand

    Those who attend this year’s 29th annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival also can lend a hand by offering monetary or food donations to help support Kona and Līhuʻe Corps community services, such as food pantries and holiday assistance, that directly benefit neighbors in need.

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    Native Hawaiian nonprofits work to update state rules for 1990 burial treatment law

    The petition to amend 27 administrative rules aims to ensure the active involvement of lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna.

    University of Hawaiʻi and Clemson to lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao production

    The Coffee and Cacao Innovation Lab will work with small farmers in Hawaiʻi and the continental United States, as well as in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

    $650,000 distributed to 65 local nonprofits during Hawaiʻi Island Charity Walk celebration

    This year’s impact included $10,000 contributions each to Vibrant Hawai‘i and to the Hawai‘i Community Foundation to support Hurricane Lala relief efforts.

    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 18, 2026

    A high pressure system will linger north to northeast of the Hawaiian Islands through the middle of next week, producing moderate to breezy trades with...

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    Maui Weather Forecast for October 18, 2026

    A high pressure system will strengthen north Hawaiian Islands, producing moderate to locally windy trades. Light to moderate showers will focus over...

    Help needed to report seabird fallout

    Autumn months in Hawaiʻi bring risks for native seabirds, including the ʻaʻo (Newell’s shearwater), ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) and ʻuaʻu kani (wedge-tailed shearwater). Throughout this season, roughly Sept. 15 – Dec. 15, these birds leave their nests at night, navigating by the stars and moon  ̶  and may be confused by artificial lighting. Light from homes, businesses and streetlights can be disorienting, causing the birds to fall to the ground from injury or exhaustion.

    Maui Surf Forecast for October 18, 2026

    A mix of short period NNW swell which peaked at the outer buoys early this morning, and declining mid- long period swell (12 to 16 seconds) will keep small...

    Halloween Spooktacular returns to Lahaina Cannery

    Families, keiki and Halloween lovers of all ages are invited to celebrate at the Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 10:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Cannery. The free, family-friendly event will feature costumes, trick-or-treating, activities, vendors, live entertainment, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole ʻohana.