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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.

Reports of Verizon customers on Kaua‘i having issues connecting with non-emergency police dispatch line

Kaua‘i Police Department provided two additional numbers for Verizon customers experiencing connection issues.

Hurricane Nolo expected to bring rain to Big Island Friday night; storm will pass south of Kauaʻi

Nolo strengthened to a hurricane Thursday afternoon and is expected to bring rain to the Big Island Friday evening.

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.

Wind advisory to take effect on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau on Saturday morning

According to the National Weather Service, east winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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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.

Hawaiʻi coffee producers concerned about compounding challenges from repeated severe weather

Hawaiʻi Coffee Association calls attention to the cumulative impact on farmers and need for long-term preparedness and resilience.

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

Kaua‘i County is now in Day 18 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell; Nolo becomes a Category 1 hurricane south of the Big Island.

3 Moloka‘i nēnē killed by drivers ahead of Nēnē Awareness Day 2026

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.

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POLICE: Kohala Mountain Road closed

Big Island officials report dangerous driving conditions caused by high winds resulted in the closure of several miles of the roadway between Waimea and Hāwī.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 26, 2026

Hurricane Nolo continues to slowly move to the north towards the Big Island, and is expected to make a turn to the west tonight. Moisture on the north side...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 26, 2026

South to southeast fresh swell emanating from Nolo will spread west across the southern nearshore waters as the system tracks west through early next week. The...

Category 2 Hurricane Nolo continues to creep north as outer rain bands begin to affect Big Island

A general northward motion, with a decrease in speed, is expected to continue through Friday night before the hurricane takes a sharp westward turn and picks up speed Saturday and Sunday, still forecast to be a major hurricane by then.

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Maui Surf Forecast for September 26, 2026

South to southeast fresh swell emanating from Nolo will spread west across the southern nearshore waters as the system tracks west through early next week. The...

MEO to suspend all transportation services Saturday to stay off roads during Hurricane Nolo

Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. will suspend all transportation services, including Maui Bus ADA paratransit service and human services transportation, on Saturday due to impacts from Hurricane Nolo.  ADA Paratransit services may resume on Sunday based on weather and road conditions. Human services transportation services may resume on Monday.  Once offices reopen, MEO Transportation in Puʻunene can be […]

President approves emergency declaration for Hurricane Nolo; storm ‘nearly stationary’ south of Big Isle

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that President Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for the state of Hawaiʻi beginning last Wednesday for impacts from Hurricane Nolo, which stalled while maintaining Category 2 strength south of the Big Island earlier tonight. As of 8 p.m. today, the National Weather Service reported Nolo was about 350 […]

Whalers Village to host community to host Community Job Fair, Oct. 2

Whalers Village will host a community job fair on Friday, Oct. 2, offering West Maui residents an opportunity to connect directly with local employers and explore a variety of full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.