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    • 2026 General Election Day ballots expected to be in mailboxes by end of next week

    There's about 4 weeks to go until this year's general elections Nov. 3, and Hawai‘i registered voters should receive ballots in their mailboxes by Oct. 16.

    Hawai‘i News ‘Charge into Fire Safety’: Hawaiʻi Gov. Green proclaims Fire Prevention…

    Hawai‘i News Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes

    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. October 09, 2026 · 05:00am

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

    A brown water advisory remains active for Kauaʻi, affecting popular spots like Poʻipū Beach Pavilion and Waimea Bay Landing due to recent weather conditions.

    Hawai‘i News Magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama; but no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi or the Pacific…

    Hawai‘i News Deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands includes 10 local scientists, students…

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    2026 General Election Day ballots expected to be in mailboxes by end of next week

    There’s about 4 weeks to go until this year’s general elections Nov. 3, and Hawai‘i registered voters should receive ballots in their mailboxes by Oct. 16.

    ‘Charge into Fire Safety’: Hawaiʻi Gov. Green proclaims Fire Prevention Week 2026

    This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower” emphasizes everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires to keep homes and communities safer.

    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.
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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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    2026 General Election Day ballots expected to be in mailboxes by end of next week

    There’s about 4 weeks to go until this year’s general elections Nov. 3, and Hawai‘i registered voters should receive ballots in their mailboxes by Oct. 16.

    ‘Charge into Fire Safety’: Hawaiʻi Gov. Green proclaims Fire Prevention Week 2026

    This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower” emphasizes everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires to keep homes and communities safer.

    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.

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    Everything you need to know about the 2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona

    We have all the information you need about the championship week and race day, including course routes, road impacts, spectator information and much more.

    New Hawaiian Council program provides support for households hosting families displaced by recent storms

    Qualifying hosts can receive $500 per displaced person each month, up to a maximum of $2,000 per host household a month; this short-term assistance will be available as funding allows to help ease the financial burden on households providing a safe place for displaced friends and family.

    10 local explorers join deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands

    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.

    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 10, 2026

    Moisture will decrease through the weekend as light to moderate trades return. Showers will be mainly windward and mauka. We'll see a brief increase in...

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    Maui Surf Forecast for October 10, 2026

    The current moderate, long period south swell will fade gradually through the weekend, but a long-period reinforcement is set to arrive on Saturday&#44...

    Maui firefighters rescue male visitor, 33, injured while hiking Pīpīwai Trail in East Maui

    A 33-year-old male visitor sustained head injuries and was reportedly drifting in and out of consciousness after falling while hiking Friday afternoon on the Pipiwai Trail in East Maui, the Maui Fire Department reported. Engine 7 firefighters, an emergency medical crew, National Park Service personnel and the Reach Air Ambulance responded to the mountain rescue […]

    ProArts Maui presents love story and musical comedy ‘The Toxic Avenger,’

    The ProArts Maui Playhouse presents "The Toxic Avenger," a love story and musical comedy that's described as a "'Little Shop of Horrors' meets 'Evil Dead the Musical.'" The show runs on select nights between Oct. 18 and 31, 2026.

    Hawaiʻi Operating Engineers Union Local 3 back Sne Patel for West Maui House representative seat

    The Hawaiʻi Operating Engineers Union Local 3 has endorsed Democrat Sne Patel for Hawaiʻi State House District 14. According to Patel’s campaign, the union endorsement recognizes “his commitment to rebuilding Lahaina, addressing West Maui’s long term infrastructure needs and creating good paying career opportunities that allow local families to remain in Hawaiʻi.” “I’m grateful to […]