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    • Hawaiʻi residents healthier and more satisfied than two years ago, according to new survey

    However, the survey did show that more residents are thinking about leaving the islands.

    Hawai‘i News What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell…

    Community Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i to open Kaua‘i’s first dedicated teen…

    Hā‘ena State Park reopens later this week to public

    However, overnight camping and hiking past the 2-mile point along the Kalalau Trail will remain closed until further notice; also find updates about access and closures at other state parks on the island. October 13, 2026 · 03:00pm

    Donation from Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan will advance expansion of medical respite

    Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg donated $900,000 to Project Vision Hawaiʻi, which will help expanded the development of Pūlama Ola Kauaʻi, a medical respite in Līhuʻe.

    Kaua‘i News Brown water advisory issued for Kaua‘i beach

    Hawai‘i News Bishop Museum offers cultural education through elaborate exhibitions, weekly programs

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    Hā‘ena State Park reopens later this week to public

    However, overnight camping and hiking past the 2-mile point along the Kalalau Trail will remain closed until further notice; also find updates about access and closures at other state parks on the island.

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

    Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.

    Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i to open Kaua‘i’s first dedicated teen center

    Once opened, the new center will expand the club’s capacity to serve youth, including those on the nearly 100-person waitlist for the nonprofit’s programming.

    Brown water advisory issued for Kaua‘i beach

    The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain.

    Bishop Museum offers cultural education through elaborate exhibitions, weekly programs

    The Bishop Museum, the State of Hawaiʻi Museum of Natural and Cultural History, announced the rest of its schedule of exhibitions, programs and events for October.

    Maui family court judge, judiciary employees honored during Jurist of the Year awards

    Family Court Judge James Rouse of Maui was named 2026 Hawaiʻi Jurist of the Year.
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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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    What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

    Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.

    Bishop Museum offers cultural education through elaborate exhibitions, weekly programs

    The Bishop Museum, the State of Hawaiʻi Museum of Natural and Cultural History, announced the rest of its schedule of exhibitions, programs and events for October.

    Maui family court judge, judiciary employees honored during Jurist of the Year awards

    Family Court Judge James Rouse of Maui was named 2026 Hawaiʻi Jurist of the Year.

    Donation from Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan will advance expansion of medical respite

    Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg donated $900,000 to Project Vision Hawaiʻi, which will help expanded the development of Pūlama Ola Kauaʻi, a medical respite in Līhuʻe.

    Hawaiʻi residents healthier and more satisfied than two years ago, according to new survey

    However, the survey did show that more residents are thinking about leaving the islands.

    Surfrider Kauaʻi announces conservation efforts, NOAA seeks public input on seabed mining

    Surfrider Kauaʻi is hosting beach clean ups, Eyes on the Reef is monitoring coral bleaching and NOAA has reported that the Trump administration may allow seabed mining.

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    Hawaiʻi County, Black Sand Beach LLC reach tentative agreement for Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park

    Direct talks between Mayor Kimo Alameda and the current landowner resulted in terms for sale of the 6.8-acre site through the county's Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission program, among others.

    Alert: US Army Garrison Hawaiʻi notifies public about scheduled military convoys

    Convoys of 10 to 15 military vehicles carrying personnel and equipment are slated through Oct. 22 to and from Pōhakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Pier.

    Hawai‘i County Fire Commission reschedules interviews with 6 finalists for chief

    The finalists for chief will be interviewed on Oct. 21 with the Fire Commission expected to make a decision on Oct. 22.

    Hawaiian Electric to use drones to inspect infrastucture in areas at risk of wildfires

    Inspections will begin in mid-October and continue through December 2026 in some areas of Downtown Hilo, North Hilo, Lower Puna, North Kona, North Kohala, and Saddle Road.

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    South Maui, West Maui community budget meetings scheduled this week

    Community budget meetings are scheduled this week in South Maui and West Maui for residents to share their priorities and provide input on the County budget for Fiscal Year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027.

    State confirms ninth dengue case of 2026, a travel-related infection on Oʻahu

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified a new travel-related case of dengue on Oʻahu, bringing the statewide total to nine so far in 2026, the agency announced.

    Used pacemakers for dogs: Presentation at Kīhei-Wailea Rotary, Oct. 14

    Susie Saunders, the past and current President of the Valley Isle Kennel Club of Maui, is raising awareness that previously used human pacemakers can save the life of a dog with heart conditions.

    Deadline nears for Hawaiʻi public high school students to apply for 2027 sister-state study tours

    Hawaiʻi public high school students, including those on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi, have until Thursday to apply for a subsidized two-week trip to the Philippines, South Korea or Japan next spring.