Hawai‘i News State announces automated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program mass replacement…
Kaua‘i News Hanapēpē Massacre, Filipino labor history to take center stage on Kauaʻi
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to turn northward, passing near or west of Kauaʻi by late Monday
Forecasters said while it is still too soon to determine the exact track, Lowell and its 140 mph winds could bring storm surge, wind and rainfall impacts to portions of western Hawaiʻi early next week. September 03, 2026 · 05:38am
First-grade teacher on Kaua‘i among finalists for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year
The teacher selected will go on to represent Hawaiʻi at the National Teacher of the Year Ceremony in Washington, D.C.Kaua‘i News Motorists face weeklong Halekō Road closure starting Sept. 8
Hawai‘i News News in brief for Sept. 2: AEDs installed, Community Day, strengthening bilateral ties…
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Kaua‘i News
State announces automated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program mass replacement, extended deadline
The critical updates will help families throughout the state who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to turn northward, passing near or west of Kauaʻi by late Monday
Forecasters said while it is still too soon to determine the exact track, Lowell and its 140 mph winds could bring storm surge, wind and rainfall impacts to portions of western Hawaiʻi early next week.
First-grade teacher on Kaua‘i among finalists for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year
The teacher selected will go on to represent Hawaiʻi at the National Teacher of the Year Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Kauaʻi County Council defers taking action on proposed wildfire safety ordinance
The bill includes developers adhere to stricter construction, defensible-space and access requirements to reduce the risk of property loss and protect residents from wildfires.
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Hawaii News
State announces automated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program mass replacement, extended deadline
The critical updates will help families throughout the state who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to turn northward, passing near or west of Kauaʻi by late Monday
Forecasters said while it is still too soon to determine the exact track, Lowell and its 140 mph winds could bring storm surge, wind and rainfall impacts to portions of western Hawaiʻi early next week.
First-grade teacher on Kaua‘i among finalists for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year
The teacher selected will go on to represent Hawaiʻi at the National Teacher of the Year Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Hurricane Lowell to remain a powerful hurricane, high surf advisory issued for south-facing shores
Swells generated by Lowell will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions and are predicted to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands beginning today.
News in brief for Sept. 2: AEDs installed, Community Day, strengthening bilateral ties and nearly $30M coming to state
A quick look at news stories happening throughout the state and beyond.
University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on 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.
Big Island News
Lowell remains Category 4 hurricane; could bring storm impacts to western portions of the state by next week
Lowell is expected to maintain its major hurricane intensity as it continues to move over warm waters over the next few days, according to the 5 a.m. Thursday advisory update from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island during Labor Day Weekend: Canoe races and festival celebrate Queen Lili’uokalani, cacao tasting, drag races, Lala relief and more
The 2026 Labor Day Weekend will help everyone around the Big Island relax and rest during their long holidays from work or school; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island during the long holiday weekend now!
Maui News
Maui Council panel votes 5-4 to adopt sea-level-rise criteria for apartment rezoning for hotel districts
The Maui County Council's Housing and Land Use Committee voted 5-4 last week to adopt criteria for which apartment-zoned vacation rental properties can be recommended to the Maui Planning Commission for hotel-district rezoning, tying eligibility to how deeply a property sits within the county's Sea Level Rise Exposure Area.
Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi endorses Bissen for reelection
The Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi has endorsed Mayor Richard Bissen in his campaign for reelection as mayor of Maui County.
Maui Weather Forecast for September 03, 2026
A strong pressure gradient has developed over the state as a strong high sits north of the state and Major Hurricane Lowell passes several hundred miles south...
120 West Maui households to receive zero-cost rain catchment systems via Hua Momona Foundation
Today, the Hua Momona Foundation, a nonprofit spearheading recovery and long-term resilience efforts following the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, officially announces the Rain to Resilience program, an initiative providing 120 West Maui households with hands-on training and equipment to install rain catchment systems at their homes through a grant from the Hawaii Community Foundation.
