Kaua‘i News Brown water advisory lifted for Kauaʻi, continues for three areas
Hawai‘i News Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands…
Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved "whitelist" of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban. September 02, 2026 · 05:00am
Kauaʻi County offices, facilities to close for Labor Day
Kauaʻi County will close its offices, neighborhood centers, and essential public facilities, such as refuse transfer stations and redemption centers, on Labor Day.Hawai‘i News Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care
Kaua‘i News KIUC looks to fill key leadership role with retirement of the Member Services and…
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Kaua‘i News
Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved “whitelist” of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool adjusts hours due to staffing issues
Starting Sept. 3, the Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will operate on a reduced schedule due to staffing shortages, affecting its hours of operation during the week.
Brown water advisory lifted for Kauaʻi, continues for three areas
The brown water advisory has been lifted at Kōloa Landing but remains in effect at three beaches.
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands, but not wind or rain
Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.
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Hawaii News
Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved “whitelist” of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands, but not wind or rain
Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.
Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care
The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.
6 new Pwo navigators inducted by Polynesian Voyaging Society
Four Native Hawaiian women among the inductees, marking a historic new chapter in the legacy of Master Navigator Mau Piailug and future of leadership in Polynesian voyaging.
$1.5M-plus in kona low assistance through Office of Hawaiian Affairs relief programs
The agency continues to deliver — nearly 6 months after severe kona lows in March caused flooding and damage in communities throughout Hawaiʻi — emergency and recovery assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries through a coordinated group of relief programs.
Big Island News
Coconut Island Pedestrian Bridge deemed in ‘serious condition’ 4 years before collapsing in November
At the time of the report in January 2022, engineers said while the bridge had parts that were deteriorating, it still was safe enough for the public and county staff, but with limitations.
Public input sought for update to University of Hawaiʻi Mauna Kea master management plan
“We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us," said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.
Categoary 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for Big Island beginning Wednesday, but not wind or rain
The swells generated by Hurricane Lowell are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions for portions of the Hawaiian Islands, according to the 11 p.m. Wednesday forecast of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply provides Lala recovery update
Crews continue assessment and recovery efforts to restore reliable water service to mauka Wai‘ōhinu and South Point Road; the department recognizes significant impact the prolonged service disruptions have on the community, and unfortunately damage to some access routes and critical infrastructure still are complicating efforts.
Maui News
Van destroyed in fire along Honoapiʻilani Highway
A van was destroyed by fire during an incident reported Tuesday morning along the Honoapiʻilani Highway in Olowalu. The incident was reported at 6:38 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2026 in the area known as "Cut Mountain."
Five surfers rescued during choppy ocean conditions at Papalaua Wayside Park in West Maui
Five surfers were rescued from choppy waters at Papalaua Wayside Park in West Maui around 1:53 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. Emergency personnel responded to an ocean area along Honoapiʻilani Highway where multiple people on surfboards were struggling in gusty winds reported to be blowing at 20-25 mph.
