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Kauaʻi Habitat for Humanity to expand with two new AmeriCorps positions to build affordable homes

Two new AmeriCorps construction crew leader positions for the 2026-27 service year will enhance Kauaʻi Habitat for Humanity’s ability to create affordable housing.

Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i holding reuse collection event Friday in Līhuʻe

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books and shoes.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs documentary examines history of US military use of state public trust lands

The documentary examines how thousands of acres came to be leased for military use, what has occurred on those lands over the ensuing decades, and the cultural, environmental and public trust issues surrounding their future.

New mobile app offers free tobacco cessation support on the smartphone

The Department of Health has launched Quitlogix, a mobile app that aims to help Hawaiʻi quit tobacco through online program.

Brown water advisory issued for Island of Kauaʻi

The department advises the public to avoid swimming, wading in, or drinking water from any freshwater streams or pond to prevent leptospirosis.

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

Kaua‘i County is in Day 24 of recovery from Hurricane Lowell. Cleanup, repairs and reconstruction continue after the storm caused widespread damage over Labor Day weekend.
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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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Office of Hawaiian Affairs documentary examines history of US military use of state public trust lands

The documentary examines how thousands of acres came to be leased for military use, what has occurred on those lands over the ensuing decades, and the cultural, environmental and public trust issues surrounding their future.

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

Kaua‘i County is in Day 24 of recovery from Hurricane Lowell. Cleanup, repairs and reconstruction continue after the storm caused widespread damage over Labor Day weekend.

Hawaiʻi secures up to $45 million settlement with Monsanto

The settlement holds Monsanto accountable for polychlorinated biphenyl contamination and supports Hawaii’s ongoing efforts to protect its natural resources.

US Senate resolution introduced by Schatz, Hirono designates September as Hawaiian History Month

U.S. senators representing the islands introduce measure to recognize the rich history and culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawai‘i.

Flags to be lowered in honor of life and service of former state, US lawmaker Patricia Saiki

Saiki in 1986 became the first Republican and second woman elected to represent Hawaiʻi in U.S. Congress; flags shall be flown at half-staff through sunrise Oct. 5.

Tropical Storm Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain through Thursday to Kauaʻi, Ni‘ihau

Tropical Storm Nolo was about 345 miles west of Līhuʻe as of the 2 a.m. Wednesday advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

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Volcano Watch: An intrusion during an eruption at the summit of Kīlauea. How does it happen?

On Sept. 30, as flames, spatter and lava flows erupted from the north and south vents at the summit of Kīlauea, magma was also making a new path below the surface of the caldera.

The Food Basket opens online SNAP payments for DA BOX

The Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket now offers online SNAP payments for DA BOX, enhancing access to fresh local produce while supporting over 70 small farmers.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 02, 2026

Tropical Storm Nolo will continue to accelerate westward away from the state over the next several days. Elevated moisture content being drawn up in the...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 02, 2026

The moderate, short to medium period west to southwest swell originating from Tropical Storm Nolo will continue for Niihau and Kauai through Friday night...

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Maui Weather Forecast for October 02, 2026

The subtropical ridge will slowly build back in over the Hawaiian Islands as Tropical Storm Nolo continues to drift westward away from the Hawaii Region. Higher...

East Maui Water Authority extends grant application deadline to Thursday, Oct. 15

The application deadline has been extended to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, for County of Maui East Maui Water Authority grants for projects that support watershed restoration, education, research and/or cultural knowledge-sharing that benefit the watershed and communities of Huelo, Honomanū, Keʻanae and Nāhiku.

Council advances Upcountry wells deal with Hawaiian Home Lands

The Maui County Council approved on first reading a bill authorizing an agreement with the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to develop three water wells in Waiʻōhuli, a project that could supply water for about 2,880 homes for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries. Bill 97, CD1 (2026), would let Mayor Richard Bissen enter an intergovernmental agreement […]

Maui Surf Forecast for October 02, 2026

The moderate, short to medium period west to southwest swell originating from Tropical Storm Nolo will continue for Niihau and Kauai through Friday night...