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Popular Kaumumene Trail in Princeville reopens after completion of safety project

The project restored safe public access to the beach by removing hazards, managing the vegetation, improving drainage to reduce erosion, reconstructing the trail, and installing and repairing safety features.

City and County of Honolulu Division of Motor Vehicles assisting Kaua‘i residents

The O‘ahu office stepped up to temporarily assist Garden Isle residents who need a duplicate of their driver’s licenses while Kaua‘i County Division of Motor Vehicles remains closed for in-person services following a recent fire in the Kāpule Building at Līhu‘e Civic Center.

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

Kaua‘i County is now in Day 19 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell; Nolo is now a Category 2 hurricane as it remained stationary south of the Big Island as of late Friday night.

Pre-landfall presidential emergency declaration request for Nolo from governor approved

Declaration provides federal assistance for emergency protective measures in the City and County of Honolulu as well as Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties, including direct federal assistance, at a 75% federal cost share.

Volcano Watch: From aloha to talofa; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors American Samoa

The observatory based on the Big Island in Hawai‘i most of the year remotely keeps an eye on American Samoa, annual visits to the U.S. territory are essential for maintaining and strengthening partnerships on those islands and the territory’s volcano and earthquake monitoring network.

Reports of Verizon customers on Kaua‘i having issues connecting with non-emergency police dispatch line

Kaua‘i Police Department provided two additional numbers for Verizon customers experiencing connection issues.
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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

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

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

Kaua‘i County is now in Day 19 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell; Nolo is now a Category 2 hurricane as it remained stationary south of the Big Island as of late Friday night.

Pre-landfall presidential emergency declaration request for Nolo from governor approved

Declaration provides federal assistance for emergency protective measures in the City and County of Honolulu as well as Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties, including direct federal assistance, at a 75% federal cost share.

Volcano Watch: From aloha to talofa; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors American Samoa

The observatory based on the Big Island in Hawai‘i most of the year remotely keeps an eye on American Samoa, annual visits to the U.S. territory are essential for maintaining and strengthening partnerships on those islands and the territory’s volcano and earthquake monitoring network.

Hurricane Nolo online rainfall, wind tracker launched by University of Hawaiʻi

The tracker provides observations intended to offer a straightforward way for residents, emergency managers, researchers, media and others to monitor observed rainfall and wind conditions as Hurricane Nolo approaches and moves through Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi coffee producers concerned about compounding challenges from repeated severe weather

Hawaiʻi Coffee Association calls attention to the cumulative impact on farmers and need for long-term preparedness and resilience.

3 Moloka‘i nēnē killed by drivers ahead of Nēnē Awareness Day 2026

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.

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Category 2 Hurricane Nolo stationary south of Big Island; bringing tropical storm conditions, large swells

Outer rain bands from the storm already are reaching the Big Island; hurricane conditions remain possible Saturday morning, along with bands of intense rain and thunderstorms, storm surge and possible tornadoes or water spouts.

Hawaiʻi Department of Health deposit beverage container program to update rates

Rates are periodically updated because beverage container sizes and weights change with time; all certified redemption centers are required to use the revised rates beginning Oct. 1.

What Big Island residents need to know Saturday about Hurricane Nolo

Category 2 Hurricane Nolo remained stationary south of the Big Island as of Friday night; we have all the information you need to stay safe, including where to find shelters and how to prepare for water, power and communication outages.

POLICE: Kohala Mountain Road closed

Big Island officials report dangerous driving conditions caused by high winds resulted in the closure of several miles of the roadway between Waimea and Hāwī.

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Hawaiian Electric still plans to retire Maui’s fossil fuel plants despite EPA easing greenhouse gas restrictions

Last week the Environmental Protection Agency rolled back Biden-era greenhouse gas requirements for power plants across the country.

The Construction Industry of Maui’s Fourth Annual Golf Tournament raises nearly $60,000

The Construction Industry of Maui today announced that its annual golf tournament raised nearly $60K to support construction vocational programs in Maui County. Held at The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course on Sept. 19, the event brought together golfers, students and teachers from Maui County high schools, and numerous volunteers for a day of community spirit and support for the next generation of construction industry leaders.

Nolo nearly stationary south of Hawaiʻi Island, forecast to strengthen and remain well south of islands

(Update: 11 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25 2026) Hurricane Nolo is still nearly stationary south of Hawaiʻi Island. The system is expected to strengthen during the next couple of days while remaining south of the Hawaiian Islands.

Maui Surf Forecast for September 26, 2026

South to southeast fresh swell emanating from Nolo will spread west across the southern nearshore waters as the system tracks west through early next week. The...