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Expected swell from Nolo triggers high surf advisory for east, south shorelines of Kauaʻi

Waves of 9 to 12 feet causing moderate impacts are forecast through Sunday night along those shores.

25,000 people read more than 180,000 books during Hawaiʻi’s Summer Reading Challenge

The reading program received overwhelming response from Hawaiʻi readers, who logged more than 8.8 million minutes of reading over eight weeks.

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 1 hurricane as it slowly moves west south of the Big Island.

Nolo weakens to Category 1 storm; hurricane watch discontinued for Big Island

Tropical storm warning, flood watch and high surf advisory for east- and south-facing shores of the island remain in effect; tropical storm conditions are happening in some locations of the island, with additional rain expected and large swells causing life-threatening surf and rip currents.

Verizon customers advised to use alternate Kaua‘i police non-emergency dispatch numbers

Kaua‘i Police Department received reports that some callers using Verizon mobile service might experience difficulty connecting to the regular non-emergency dispatch line.

Kauaʻi Community College rallies behind students after Hurricane Lowell

Many are struggling to prioritize education while addressing basic needs, home damage, caregiving, emotional exhaustion, utility disruptions and financial strain.
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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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25,000 people read more than 180,000 books during Hawaiʻi’s Summer Reading Challenge

The reading program received overwhelming response from Hawaiʻi readers, who logged more than 8.8 million minutes of reading over eight weeks.

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 1 hurricane as it slowly moves west south of the Big Island.

Nolo weakens to Category 1 storm; hurricane watch discontinued for Big Island

Tropical storm warning, flood watch and high surf advisory for east- and south-facing shores of the island remain in effect; tropical storm conditions are happening in some locations of the island, with additional rain expected and large swells causing life-threatening surf and rip currents.

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.

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Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia voyage to Fiji, Tuvalu postponed because of weather

This would have been the first visit by the traditional voyaging canoes to Fiji and Tuvalu; the visits were postponed potentially until May 2027.

What Big Island residents need to know Saturday about Hurricane Nolo

We have all the information you need to stay safe from Category 2 Hurricane Nolo, including where to find shelters and how to prepare for water, power and communication outages.

Nolo weakens to Category 1 storm; hurricane watch discontinued for Big Island

Tropical storm warning, flood watch and high surf advisory for east- and south-facing shores of the island remain in effect; tropical storm conditions are happening in some locations of the island, with additional rain expected and large swells causing life-threatening surf and rip currents.

New website/app crowd sources stock of supplies at stores across Hawaiʻi before, during, after storms

The Help Find Me website/app developed by a computer engineer in Pāhoa is a simple way to find or report on the stock of water, ice, gas, propane, butane and other necessary supplies around storms.

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12:30 p.m. Update: County of Maui Hurricane Nolo Update

Hurricane Nolo continues on its forecast track south of the Hawaiian Islands, which remains favorable for Maui County. The potential for significant impacts has decreased, but Maui County remains under a Tropical Storm Watch, Flood Watch and High Surf Advisory, and residents should remain vigilant as conditions can change.

Hawaiʻi announces settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation over car loans

The multistate investigation resolves allegations that CAC originated loans that the company knew or should have known consumers could not afford.

Utility work at Dairy Road and Alamaha Street to impact traffic on Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 5-9

To maintain reliable service, Hawaiian Electric contractors will perform maintenance on a steel utility pole at the intersection of Dairy Road and Alamaha Street that will impact traffic from Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 5-9 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. No service interruption is expected.

9 a.m. Update: HECO responds to scattered power outages as Hurricane Nolo slowly moves westward

As of 7:30 a.m., crews were working to restore about 626 who are without power on Hawaiʻi Island in areas of Ocean View, Hāmākua, Lower Puna, Ka‘ū and North Kohala. There are no major outages on Maui County or Oʻahu, with crews addressing outages impacting less than 40 customers in each county.