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    • Dead man discovered in vicinity of Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road in Wainiha

    First responders found the man Friday afternoon in an area that experience significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell; an autopsy is pending to determine his exact cause of death.

    Kaua‘i News On anniversaries of devastating Hurricane ʻIniki and 9/11, Kauaʻi continues recovery…

    Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi high school students invited to represent state abroad in 2027

    Ready together: Behind the scenes of emergency management at Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauaʻi

    The U.S. Navy facility emergency management officer Kelly Balmores, who was born and raised on Kauaʻi, has built connections with peers and neighbors throughout the years that more often than not prove to be critical in emergency situations, including natural disasters. September 12, 2026 · 01:00pm

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

    Kaua'i County launches KauaiRecovers.org, a centralized resource where residents can find important information and assistance as Hurricane Lowell recovery continues; also find updates about road closures, refuge areas, solid waste facilities, food distributions, airport conditions, cancellations and more.

    Kaua‘i News KONG Radio FM 93.5 back on air providing information about Hurricane Lowell recovery…

    Hawai‘i News Governor provides update about major recovery progress following Hurricane Lowell

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    On anniversaries of devastating Hurricane ʻIniki and 9/11, Kauaʻi continues recovery from Lowell

    Kaua‘i County officials held a moment of silence during their morning briefing on Friday for the 25th anniversary of the country’s worst terrorist attack and the impacts of Hurricane ‘Iniki that wrecked the island 34 years ago.

    Hawaiʻi high school students invited to represent state abroad in 2027

    Students can apply now for the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council and East-West Center 2027 Hawaiʻi Sister-State Study Tours; application period closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15.

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

    Kaua’i County launches KauaiRecovers.org, a centralized resource where residents can find important information and assistance as Hurricane Lowell recovery continues; also find updates about road closures, refuge areas, solid waste facilities, food distributions, airport conditions, cancellations and more.

    Dead man discovered in vicinity of Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road in Wainiha

    First responders found the man Friday afternoon in an area that experience significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell; an autopsy is pending to determine his exact cause of death.

    KONG Radio FM 93.5 back on air providing information about Hurricane Lowell recovery and entertainment

    “Now we all again have the opportunity of rebuilding and recovery of our lives together on Kaua’i,” said KONG Radio on-air personality Ron Wiley.

    Governor provides update about major recovery progress following Hurricane Lowell

    Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power restored to 72%; roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs continue in aftermath of storm, also provides update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.
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    The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
    Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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    Hawaiʻi high school students invited to represent state abroad in 2027

    Students can apply now for the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council and East-West Center 2027 Hawaiʻi Sister-State Study Tours; application period closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15.

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

    Kaua’i County launches KauaiRecovers.org, a centralized resource where residents can find important information and assistance as Hurricane Lowell recovery continues; also find updates about road closures, refuge areas, solid waste facilities, food distributions, airport conditions, cancellations and more.

    Governor provides update about major recovery progress following Hurricane Lowell

    Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power restored to 72%; roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs continue in aftermath of storm, also provides update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.

    Sensory spaces now at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses allow students, others chance to pause, reset

    The initiative provides quiet spaces at all 10 campuses statewide where students, faculty and others can decompress, regulate emotions and recharge from the demands of daily campus life.

    Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1919-20 Maunaiki eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island

    Next time you are waiting for a lava fountain to start at Kīlauea’s summit, consider checking out the views from the top of Maunaiki and the volcanic activity of the recent past that sculpted the landscape of the volcano’s Southwest Rift Zone.

    Flags to be flown at half-staff Friday to observe Patriot Day

    The U.S. and Hawaiʻi state flags will be flown at half-staff to honor the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

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    Sky-high careers: Hawaiʻi Community College secures nearly $1M for drone training expansion

    The 3-year unmanned aerial vehicle project Expanding the Impact of Geospatial Remote Sensing in Hawaiʻi at the Big Island college is aimed at meeting workforce demand or stackable credentials for use in utilities, civil engineering, agriculture and environmental hazard mitigation.

    Feds sue Hawaiʻi for claimed preferential treatment of people living in nation without permission

    U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.

    5 artists from throughout state selected for second cohort of Hawaiʻi Climate Action Artist Residency program

    The group includes kapa artist Avalon Paradea from the Big Island, whose work engages with communities and their climate change concerns; program strives to engage Hawaiʻi residents through art on key climate topics.

    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 12, 2026

    Drier trade winds will prevail into early next week with light showers on the windward side of the islands. A weak disturbance will lift out of the deep tropics...

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    Maui Weather Forecast for September 12, 2026

    Drier trade winds will prevail into early next week with light showers on the windward side of the islands. A weak disturbance will lift out of the deep tropics...

    Maui Health Foundation secures $4.1 Million to fund state-of-the-art MRI

    Thanks to the generosity of three donors, Maui Health has secured $4.1 million in funding to install a new, state-of-the-art MRI system at Maui Memorial Medical Center. More than 4,500 MRI exams are performed at Maui Memorial each year, making this investment the highest imaging priority for Maui Health, and essential to protecting the community’s access to critical diagnostic imaging.

    Maui Surf Forecast for September 12, 2026

    Surf along south facing shores will gradually decline through the weekend as the small medium to long period energy slowly fades. Currently a low in the south...

    Most Kauaʻi public schools to reopen Monday following Hurricane Lowell

    Most Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools on Kauaʻi will reopen to students Monday, Sept. 14, following a week of closures due to impacts from Hurricane Lowell. Kīlauea Elementary and Hanalei Elementary will remain closed to students and staff Monday.