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 Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues efforts to reach 100% restored
Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi police investigate fatal Kekaha traffic crash
In Case You
Missed It:
Missed It:
Rare Loulu palms at Kauaʻi’s botanical gardens among the casualties from Hurricane…
Kauaʻi farming family loses mangoes, avocados harvest after Hurricane Lowell destroys…
Tokuda visits Pacific Missile Range Facility during Hurricane Lowell recovery operations
Become an ‘Empowered Caregiver’ during this special education program hosted…
Līhuʻe Civic Center in-person services remain closed; Real Property Division open for…
EPA invests in innovative wetland projects throughout Pacific Southwest
Data from Big Island’s W. M. Keck Observatory reveals youngest planet outside solar…
Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation distributing $200K in hurricane relief funds
Increasing rents straining federal housing lifeline for thousands of Hawaiʻi families…
Kauaʻi has been seeing green after Hurricane Lowell knocked down thousands of avocado…
Hawaiʻi State Commission on the Status of Women honors exemplary commissioners, asks for…
Operation Santa again helping Jolly Old Elf himself fulfill holiday wishes; letters…
Volcano Watch: Ups and downs of lava fountaning episode forecasting with tilt data
County reminds residents vehicle registration renewal options are available while services…
US Coast Guard restores navigation aids, reopens harbors following Hurricane Lowell
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Stay in-the-know with daily or weeklyheadlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Kaua‘i News
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.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.
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.
ADVERTISEMENT
Hawaii News
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.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.
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 to turn west Friday, pass south of Big Island on Saturday, but not before bringing damaging winds, possible catastrophic flash flooding
Damaging tropical storm force winds reaching the Big Island as early as Friday morning and dangerous hurricane force winds possible by Friday night; bands of intense showers and thunderstorms, even possible tornadoes, associated with the storm arrive as early as Thursday.
What Big Island residents need to know Wednesday about Tropical Storm Nolo
Shelters opening, sand piles available, closures and cancellations, safety information and more; it's what you need to know as what could become a potentially major hurricane threatens Hawaiʻi County.
Maui News
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.
Hawaiʻi Island public schools to close Thursday and Friday; Maui County schools to close Friday ahead of Tropical Storm Nolo
All Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools and offices on Hawaiʻi Island will be closed Thursday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Sept. 25, while HIDOE schools and offices in Maui County will be closed Friday, Sept. 25, due to anticipated severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Nolo.
Closure of some government offices, public schools, UH for Tropical Storm Nolo
Gov. Josh Green today announced that state and county offices, Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools and University of Hawai‘i campuses and facilities on Hawaiʻi Island will close Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25, as the state prepares for potentially dangerous impacts from Tropical Storm Nolo. On Friday, Sept. 25, closures of state and county offices, public schools and UH campuses and facilities will expand to Maui County, according to the governor.
Fatal motor vehicle collision claims life of Lahaina man
An 18-year-old Lahaina man suffered fatal injuries in a single-vehicle collision on the Honoapiʻilani Highway early Wednesday morning. The crash occurred at around 1:33 a.m., Sept. 23, 2026, near the intersection with Kāʻanapali Parkway in Lahaina.
