Hawai‘i News Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year
Kaua‘i News State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery
Hawaiʻi County issues Hurricane Watch for Big Island
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches, across the Hawaiian Islands. September 23, 2026 · 11:30am
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Thursday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative reported 98% of members restored as of Wednesday afternoon. Crews are focused on the areas of Wainiha and Hā‘ena. Pocket outages are also being addressed from Hanalei to Kekaha.Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues efforts to reach 100% restored
Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi police investigate fatal Kekaha traffic crash
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Kaua‘i News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Thursday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative reported 98% of members restored as of Wednesday afternoon. Crews are focused on the areas of Wainiha and Hā‘ena. Pocket outages are also being addressed from Hanalei to Kekaha.
Hawaiʻi County issues Hurricane Watch for Big Island
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches, across the Hawaiian Islands.
Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village
The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.
Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year
During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery
“Our families have been through a lot these past couple of weeks, and the last thing anyone needs is a permit fee or an expired license standing in the way of getting back on their feet,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.
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Hawaii News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Thursday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative reported 98% of members restored as of Wednesday afternoon. Crews are focused on the areas of Wainiha and Hā‘ena. Pocket outages are also being addressed from Hanalei to Kekaha.
Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village
The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.
Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year
During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Visitor industry leaders to discuss future of Hawaiʻi’s tourism at two-day conference this week
Tourism industry leaders are coming together in Honolulu for the annual Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference Thursday and Friday.
Big Island News
Nolo strengthens as it turns north toward Big Island; hurricane conditions possible by Friday night
The Big Island remains under a hurricane watch, with the latest National Hurricane Center forecast showing Nolo passing south of the Big Island on Saturday before continuing westward, south of the smaller Hawaiian Islands.
What Big Island residents need to know Thursday about Tropical Storm Nolo
Young Brothers reports that its sailing from Honolulu to Kawaihae scheduled Thursday was canceled and the port will be closed Friday, among other updates as Nolo approaches; all public schools on the Big Island are closed Thursday and Friday, and all non-essential Hawai‘i County offices and facilities, including parks and Hele-On services, are suspended both days; Food Basket still distributing food as scheduled today. Find additional updates inside.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for September 24, 2026
A moderate southwest swell will build in Friday and into the weekend, boosting surf across south and west facing shores to near high surf advisory. As...
Courts on Hawaiʻi Island and in Maui County to close due to severe weather
Courts and Judiciary operations on Hawaiʻi Island (Third Circuit) will be closed Thursday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Sept. 25, due to anticipated severe weather from Tropical Storm Nolo, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Courts and Judiciary operations on Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi (Second Circuit) will be closed Friday, Sept. 25.
Nolo holds steady, expected to turn northward overnight
(Update: 11 p.m., Sept. 23, 2026) Damaging tropical storm force winds reaching the Big Island as early as Friday morning, and dangerous hurricane force winds possible by Friday night. Hurricane or tropical storm watches may be needed for other islands should Nolo move closer to the islands.
Hawaiʻi Island, Maui County UH campuses to close ahead of TS Nolo
The University of Hawaiʻi will close UH Hilo, Hawaiʻi Community College and all other UH units on Hawaiʻi Island on Thursday and Friday, while UH Maui College and other UH units in Maui County will close Friday, as Tropical Storm Nolo approaches the state and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane. The closures include UH Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience extension offices on Hawaiʻi Island and in Maui County.
