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24/7 closure of westbound Halekō Road to Nāwiliwili Road scheduled in Līhuʻe

Highway users will have to turn right from Kukui Grove Street onto Nāwiliwili Road then left onto Kaumualiʻi Highway and then left again at the next signal to access Kukui Grove Center while the closure is in effect.

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

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

Flood watch to go into effect for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau Wednesday afternoon

Excessive rainfall could cause flash flooding on flood-prone roads and in other low-lying areas on Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i.

From Hive to Table: Kauaʻi Honey Challenge invites beekeepers to put their diverse harvest to the test

Discover the diverse flavors of Kauaʻi honey at the upcoming Kauaʻi Honey Challenge, where local beekeepers showcase their unique harvests and discuss bees’ importance in agriculture.

Hawaiʻi Department of Health has tips for parents, caregivers during Safe Sleep Awareness Month

Because sleep-related infant deaths and accidental suffocation are largely preventable, parents and caregivers are encouraged to take simple steps that protect infants during sleep.

It is down to 3 finalists for administrator and CEO of Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Todd Kala Apo, Kaulana H. R. Park and Summer Lee Haunani Sylva are the finalists for the top paid leadership position at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
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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 Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

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

New study aims to understand which early-stage breast cancers could become invasive

The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center has secured a $3 million grant to study breast cancer disparities in Hawaiʻi.

It is down to 3 finalists for administrator and CEO of Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Todd Kala Apo, Kaulana H. R. Park and Summer Lee Haunani Sylva are the finalists for the top paid leadership position at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

University of Hawaiʻi, University of Massachusetts create partnership focused on mutual priorities

Both university systems signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to establish a framework for joint research, student and faculty exchanges and training programs.

Briefs for Oct. 6: Workforce Development awards, quarterly reports due, Young Brothers promote CFO

Quick business-related news from across the state.

University of Hawaiʻi has made applying easier with one application accepted for all 10 campuses

The University of Hawaiʻi has launched ApplyHawaiʻi, a single undergraduate application for all 10 campuses: the seven community colleges or the three universities. This replaces a patchwork of separate applications and accounts that prospective students previously had to do when applying to more than one campus. The new system is now available for students applying […]

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Uncertainty at Kīlauea summit prompts safety closures at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Temporary closures of Halemaʻumaʻu Trail and part of Byron Ledge Trail go into effect at 5 p.m. today (Oct. 7) because of continued inflation and increased seismicity at Kīlauea volcano summit; more than 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded during the past week, with 6 more during the past 24 hours.

Waikōloa affordable housing projected halted due to infrastructure and evacuation concerns

Waikōloa Green, a planned affordable housing development with 400 apartments and 300 single-family homes, was recommended by the Leeward Planning Commission but ran into a road block at the County Council committee level.

Wind advisory in effect until Thursday afternoon for Big Isle summits

Expected winds of 30 to 50 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, can make driving and walking in the advisory areas dangerous, and forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

It’s Safe Sleep Awareness Month: Hawaiʻi Department of Health has tips for parents, caregivers

Because sleep-related infant deaths and accidental suffocation are largely preventable, parents and caregivers are encouraged to take simple steps that protect infants during sleep.

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Maui Police Chief John Pelletier placed on paid administrative leave amid commission investigation

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier has been placed on paid administrative leave following a unanimous 6-0 vote by the Maui Police Commission on Wednesday, department officials confirmed.

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation teams up to expand public digital hazard alert system statewide

When a vehicle activates its light bar, the H.E.L.P. Alert Network delivers Road Awareness Alerts to approaching drivers through navigation apps and in-vehicle systems. The system activates automatically with the lightbar, requiring no additional action from HDOT crews.

Maui Keiki Running Series returns Oct. 18 to Nov. 15

After welcoming 227 runners last spring, the Healthy Kids Running Series Maui kicks off its Fall 2026 series on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Registration is currently open for Maui families.

One application, 10 campuses: UH launches ApplyHawaiʻi

UH has launched ApplyHawaiʻi, a single undergraduate application for all 10 campuses that replaces a patchwork of separate applications and accounts previously used by prospective students.