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    • Kauaʻi Officer Joseph Himongala honored as statewide law enforcement officer of the year

    Officer Joseph Himongala of KPD has been named the Hawaiʻi State Law Enforcement Officers Association's Officer of the Year for his exemplary service.

    Health UPDATE: Bacteria advisories canceled for Keālia Beach Park, Anahola Bay Pavilion areas

    Kaua‘i News Road closures for Pua Loke and Ulu Mahi subdivisions will run through Oct. 23

    Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency Executive Officer Sol Kanoho (left) and Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami at a Wildfire Conference on May 7, 2026. (Photo credit: Kauaʻi County)

    Solomon Kanoho named Kauaʻi County’s manager for Hurricane Lowell recovery and mitigation

    Kanoho has two decades of public safety experience with the county, including in the Kauaʻi Fire Department and with the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency. October 06, 2026 · 07:25am

    Hawaiian Council launches statewide housing support program for storm-related families

    In response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Lala and Lowell, the Hawaiian Council has introduced the Host Housing Support Program, offering up to $2,000 per month to Hawai'i households that provide shelter to displaced residents.

    Kaua'i Tourism News Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi commemorates opening with Hawaiian blessing

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

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    UPDATE: Bacteria advisories canceled for Keālia Beach Park, Anahola Bay Pavilion areas

    Water sample tests show enterococci levels at both locations no longer exceed acceptable levels of enterococci.

    Road closures for Pua Loke and Ulu Mahi subdivisions will run through Oct. 23

    The closures are necessary for public safety while crews resurface the roads.

    Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi commemorates opening with Hawaiian blessing

    The first Curio Collection by Hilton in Hawaiʻi has opened near Līhuʻe Airport, offering guests a blend of luxury, culture, stunning views and access to Kauaʻi’s best destinations.

    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.

    Pacific Missile Range Facility now accepting applications for Guest Pass Program

    Eligible individuals can submit applications for guest pass access to the facility’s select recreational sites and beach access.

    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.
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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.

    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 […]

    Students sought for new biosecurity academy to fight against invasive pests in Hawaiʻi

    Leeward Community College partnering with the state to train the next generation of invasive species inspectors.

    New study from University of Hawaiʻi researchers unlocks how tilapia adapt to extreme saltwater

    Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience have discovered how Mozambique tilapia regulate prolactin genes to survive extreme salinity, a finding that could help enable brackish water aquaculture and preserve precious freshwater resources.

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    State to host community meeting about Nāʻālehu interim disaster housing

    A proposed total of 12 homes, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, next to Nāʻālehu Public Library, would offer safe temporary housing for displaced residents as they work toward securing long-term housing options.

    Office of Hawaiian announces 3 finalists for administrator and CEO

    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.

    Parker Ranch receives distinguished ranching award for horse breeding program

    Parker Ranch received the prestigious Best Remuda Award for its exemplary American Quarter Horse breeding programs, celebrating the exceptional working horses vital to its operations.

    UH Cancer Center secures $3M grant to study breast cancer disparities in Hawaiʻi

    The study seeks to understand which early-stage pre-invasive breast cancers may become invasive for some patients and not others.

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    Maui and Molokaʻi humane societies partner to care for 195 animals, transport six stray dogs for adoption

    The Maui Humane Society recently partnered with Molokaʻi Humane Society to care for 195 animals, and will transport six stray dogs for adoption this week.

    Ka Lanakila Church Volunteer Day in Keōmoku Village on Lānaʻi, Oct. 10

    Keōmoku was once a thriving community, home to many families and plantation workers, with homes, businesses and a sugar mill. At the heart of the community was Ka Lanakila Church, an important gathering place that remains one of the last physical connections to the village and the people who once called Keōmoku home.

    Solomon Kanoho named Local Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Manager for Hurricane Lowell recovery on Kauaʻi

    Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami has named Solomon Kanoho as the County of Kauaʻi’s Local Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Manager to lead the County’s recovery from Hurricane Lowell.

    From portables to powerhouse: UH West Oʻahu celebrates 50 years

    From its humble beginnings in 1976 as West Oʻahu College—serving just 75 students in temporary portable classrooms in Pearl City and ʻAiea—the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu has transformed into a premier, four-year Indigenous-serving institution and an economic anchor for the region.