Hurricane Lowell regains Category 5 strength as the storm continues west

Vibrant Hawaiʻi social service navigators at the centers will provide in-person assistance with applications and help residents navigate available disaster recovery resources.

Natalia Naiwi-Ahana was found safe.

Management of the park requires the use of aircraft for several reasons, including search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations as well as supporting management of natural and cultural resources, among others; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory also could need to conduct additional flights to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation.

Keiki in grades K-8 throughout the state are encouraged to learn about fair housing and submit art for a chance to win prizes.

Maui resident Christopher Steven Helmer, 37, was sentenced today to a 10-year prison term for kidnapping, terroristic threatening, and related firearms and drug offenses, with the term ordered to run consecutively to a prison sentence he is already serving for a separate armed carjacking.

The critical updates will help families throughout the state, including Hawaiʻi County, who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.

Hawaiʻi leaders joined to provide an update on Category 4 Hurricane Lowell and preparations for possible impacts to Hawaiʻi, particularly Kauaʻi and Ni‘ihau.

Following a successful return last year that drew more than 100 entries, the Maui Fiber Arts Show will return Oct. 1-4, 2026, bringing together fiber artists from across Maui County for four days celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, tradition and community.