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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.

Federal waiver extends relief for Kauaʻi commercial drivers during DMV outage

Kauaʻi’s commercial drivers and their employers will benefit from a three-month federal waiver following the fire at the Kapule Building, which grants extensions on driver’s licenses and permits.

Nolo forecast to become major hurricane by Saturday; Storm to impact Big Island, pass south of Kauaʻi

Nolo is forecast to move to the north or north-northeast later today through Friday, followed by a sharp westward turn by Saturday in the vicinity of the Big Island.

Kauaʻi Section 8 landlords warned of possible delays in housing assistance payments

Kauaʻi County’s Section 8 landlords may face delays in housing assistance payments as recovery efforts from Hurricane Lowell continue.

Kauaʻi police identify driver, victim in fatal bicycle crash

Authorities are investigating a tragic collision on ʻElepaio Road where 91-year-old cyclist Bonifacio Ventura succumbed to his injuries after being struck by an SUV.

Kauaʻi Sea Scouts’ newly acquired Sun Seeker sinks after Hurricane Lowell hits Nawiliwili Harbor

The prized 63-foot yacht had been donated to the nonprofit and was expected to give generations of Kauaʻi youth a chance to learn seamanship and experience extended voyages.
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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 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.

Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village

The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.

Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year

During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

Visitor industry leaders to discuss future of Hawaiʻi’s tourism at two-day conference this week

Tourism industry leaders are coming together in Honolulu for the annual Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference Thursday and Friday.

Chu Hong of Oʻahu’s Kaimukī High School named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year

Also honored was Kauaʻi teacher Tammy Carvalho of Kapaʻa Elementary.

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What Big Island residents need to know Friday about Hurricane Nolo

Nolo was a Category 1 hurricane as of 11 p.m. Thursday; a hurricane watch, tropical storm warning, flood watch and high surf advisory remain in effect for the Big Island as Hawaiʻi County plans to open additional shelters and the state's congressional delegation in Washington urge speedy approval of the governor's emergency declaration request.

Hurricane Nolo continues to churn about 240 miles south of South Point

Nolo is expected to bring possible catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding as well as mudslides across windward and southeast Big Island into the weekend as it passes south. Flooding can occur even in areas not usually prone to flooding.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 25, 2026

Hurricane Nolo will drift northward toward Big Island through Friday night. Deepening moisture along the northern edge of the system will gradually increase...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 25, 2026

Updated to change wording from Tropical Storm Nolo to Hurricane Nolo. For the western islands, the current small south swell will continue to fade as...

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Maui Surf Forecast for September 25, 2026

Updated to change wording from Tropical Storm Nolo to Hurricane Nolo. For the western islands, the current small south swell will continue to fade as...

MEO offices to close Friday due to anticipated tropical storm impacts

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. will be closing its offices, including Wailuku, Hāna, Molokaʻi, and Lāna;i, on Friday, Sept. 25, due to anticipated impacts from Tropical Storm Nolo. MEO's Head Start classrooms will also be closed.

Hawaiian Electric calls on customers to prepare for power outages

Hawaiian Electric is urging customers to prepare for the possibility of extended power outages due to Tropical Storm Nolo, a powerful storm system that is nearing the state. “In the past 24 hours, we’ve increased our staffing and have teams standing by to restore power as quickly as possible,” said Jim Alberts, Hawaiian Electric’s senior vice president […]

Kula residents asked to conserve water after waterline break on Upper Kula system

The Maui County Department of Water Supply is asking all residents, visitors and businesses in the Upper Kula area, from Upper Kimo Drive to Kanaio, to conserve water while crews repair a water break on a line serving the Upper Kula system. Water users are asked to limit water use to essential needs, including drinking, […]