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    • 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.

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

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

    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.

    Community Kaua‘i Humane Society welcomes new chief executive officer

    Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi art competition now taking entries from students in grades 7-12

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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

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    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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    Hawaii County 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...

    Police release body cam footage, provide autopsy results from Ocean View officer-involved shooting

    Viewer discretion advised; footage from an incident Wednesday afternoon during which an officer shot and killed 31-year-old Nafetelai Teisina of Ocean View, who was determined to have died from a single gunshot wound, following an alleged theft in the parking lot of an Ocean View shopping center.

    Brown water advisory canceled for Hilo Bay along Hāmākua Coast

    However, state health officials still urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or heavy rainfall.

    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.

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    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 […]

    Makawao Avenue roadwork scheduled for Saturday

    Makawao-area residents and visitors should expect limited access to streets and driveways along Makawao Avenue on Saturday, while Maui Kupono Builders LLC continues road restoration work in coordination with Maui County’s Department of Public Works. Work will extend from Makani Road to the Maha Road intersection, beginning at 6 a.m. and scheduled to finish by Saturday evening, […]