Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Kaua‘i’s ‘Anini Beach
Kaua‘i News Kapaʻa DMV to reopen Nov. 4 by appointment only following 8-week closure due to fire…

Dry season in Hawaiʻi 3rd wettest in 30 years; but low rainfall, high fire risk forecast for wet season
If the NOAA wet season forecast is accurate, the state may experience dryner than normal conditions and droughts in many areas due to El Niño. October 28, 2026 · 05:00am
UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i
The advisory was previously issued to be in effect through early Thursday morning.Hawai‘i News Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on…
Hawai‘i News State awareness campaign urges residents to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ as part of…
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Brown water advisory issued at Lawa‘i Beach Park on Kaua‘i

Pisces V will embark on final mission at Bishop Museum after 4 decades of sea exploration

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Temporary passenger pickup areas implemented at Līhu‘e Airport to improve employee…

T&C Surf Designs’ Kalo Collection to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi

Kapiʻolani Community College culinary program cooking up hot meals to help Kauaʻi…

Nāmaka Restaurant N Bar marks one year in Kapaʻa with resilience and aloha

University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa to co-lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao production…

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Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Kaua‘i’s ‘Anini Beach
However, Hawai‘i Department of Health continues to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters.
Kapaʻa DMV to reopen Nov. 4 by appointment only following 8-week closure due to fire at main office
Kauaʻi County also is preparing the Gather space in Līhuʻe as a temporary DMV site. An opening date has not been set.
UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i
The advisory was previously issued to be in effect through early Thursday morning.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 28 about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources, plus more, from throughout the county.
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Hawaii News
Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on Mars
Leilani Jensen and Raven Kromer’s winning design was inspired by Polynesian voyagers and traditional Hawaiian farming techniques.
State awareness campaign urges residents to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ as part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week messaging
This year’s awareness campaign encourages Hawaiʻi families to “Get the Facts. Test Your Keiki. Check Your Home” for possible contamination; educational webinar scheduled for this morning, Oct. 28.
Hawaiʻi voters to decide on two state constitutional amendments, one Kauaʻi County Charter amendment
Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public infrastructure and one amendment that clarifies the planning commission appeal process in the Kauaʻi County Charter.
Hawaiʻi lifeguards join in international collaboration to improve lifesaving education, drowning prevention
Three Hawaiʻi ocean safety chiefs traveled to Okinawa to sign a historic three-way agreement that aims to enhance ocean safety and drowning prevention.
Big Island News
Royal Kona Resort workers ratify new contract
The new agreement was approved by 100% of workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 5 who voted; ratification follows nearly 2 years of bargaining and negotiations with management.
Subaru Telescope to join NASA’s Roman Space Telescope on Maunakea for international partnership
Hawaiʻi Island observatory will contribute 100 nights to international space research.
Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open in South Kona to help businesses, private nonprofits, residents following May quake
Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, the Community Resource Center in Captain Cook, also known as Yano Hall, will be converted into a Disaster Loan Outreach Center. Customer service representatives will be present to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process.
Maui News
The Ritz-Carlton Maui welcomes Justin Kawika Young to Kapalua Concert Series, Nov. 6
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua invites guests and the local community to experience an evening of live Hawaiian music as acclaimed singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young takes the stage as part of the resort’s popular Kapalua Concert Series on Friday, Nov. 6. The complimentary performance will take place from 6-9 p.m. at Alaloa Lounge.
FEMA approves more than $1.9 million for Hawaiʻi County water line repairs, nearly $113,000 for unemployment aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $1.9 million for Hawaiʻi County water line repairs and nearly $113,000 for state disaster unemployment services, according to an announcement from the agency’s Region 9 office.
Public invited to review proposed restructuring and amendments to Maui Liquor Commission rules ahead of Nov. 12 meeting
The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control invites residents, liquor licensees, businesses and other interested individuals to review and provide testimony on proposed comprehensive amendments to Chapters 101 and 102 of the Rules of the Liquor Commission.
