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

It’s been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua’i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.

Families can find life insurance policies with free, online tool

Hawaiʻi residents can use a Life Insurance Policy Locator, which aids family members who cannot locate a policy or are unaware of its existence.

Photo Gallery: 8 days after Hurricane Lowell, damage and recovery on the Garden Island

Communities in Kauaʻi are tirelessly working through the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell, as striking images reveal the extensive damage caused over Labor Day weekend.

Insurance provider to offer in-person Hurricane Lowell claims assistance this week on Kauaʻi

Zephyr Insurance is offering in-person claims assistance for policyholders affected by Hurricane Lowell from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Sept. 16 to 18 in Līhuʻe.

UH Mānoa received $1M federal grant to build ‘first-of-its kind’ clean energy research facility

The new Tunable Photoionization Chemical Dynamics Facility will help researchers better understand chemical reactions and could advance cleaner energy technologies in the future.

250 utility workers in the field on Kauaʻi to restore power to North Shore, pocket outages a week after Lowell

Based on progress to date, the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative said it anticipates the first North Shore restorations could occur Wednesday in portions of Princeville and Hanalei, weather permitting.
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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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State briefs for Sept. 15: State welcomes individuals into leadership roles

Marigold Zoll and Craig McGinnis take on leadership roles at the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the Department of Accounting and General Services New Aloha Stadium Entertainment project.

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

It’s been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua’i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.

Families can find life insurance policies with free, online tool

Hawaiʻi residents can use a Life Insurance Policy Locator, which aids family members who cannot locate a policy or are unaware of its existence.

UH Mānoa received $1M federal grant to build ‘first-of-its kind’ clean energy research facility

The new Tunable Photoionization Chemical Dynamics Facility will help researchers better understand chemical reactions and could advance cleaner energy technologies in the future.

Salvation Army airlifts pizzas to feed storm-devastated residents, passengers stuck at Līhuʻe Airport

The mass food distribution event in support of Hurricane Lowell relief efforts on Kauaʻi and was in partnership with Domino’s Hawaiʻi and Rainbow Helicopters; fresh slices and aloha arrived the afternoon of Sept. 10.

Earthquake at magnitude-4.0 located south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island

More than 56 “Felt Reports” were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.

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Public input sought on proposed amendments to University of Hawai‘i’s master plan for Mauna Kea

The proposed revisions go over the university's plans for Mauna Kea lands and their relationship to Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority's responsibilities during the management transition.

Salomon and IRONMAN announce five-year partnership

During the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship, Salomon will bring its first activation to Kona with an immersive pop-up at Kona Heaven from Oct. 7-8.

UH Mānoa to build unique clean energy research facility with $1M federal grant

The new Tunable Photoionization Chemical Dynamics Facility will help researchers better understand chemical reactions and could advance cleaner energy technologies in the future.

State briefs for Sept. 15: State welcomes individuals into leadership roles

Leadership has been appointed at the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the Department of Accounting and General Services New Aloha Stadium Entertainment project.

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First large-scale hybrid reef deployment launched at Kalaeloa to combat erosion and rising seas

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, in collaboration with DARPA and the University of Hawaiʻi, has launched the Kalaeloa Hybrid Reef Project, a first-of-its-kind nature-based engineering initiative that integrates engineered structures with living coral to protect coastal highways from erosion and rising seas.

Seabury Hall now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 school year 

Seabury Hall, Maui’s leading independent college preparatory school, is now accepting applications for students entering grades 5-12 in the 2027-2028 school year.

Mayor Bissen hosting community budget meetings for Fiscal Year 2028

Starting Wednesday, Mayor Richard Bissen and his administration will host community budget meetings throughout Maui County for residents to share their priorities and provide input on the budget for Fiscal Year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027.

County Agriculture Department to host workshop on FY2027 food and local food grant programs

The County of Maui Department of Agriculture will host a free online workshop Wednesday, Sept. 16, to help Maui County organizations and healthcare providers prepare applications for two Fiscal Year 2027 grant programs supporting access to locally grown food and strengthening the local agricultural economy.