Kaua‘i News County of Kauaʻi extends application deadline for Grant-in-Aid program
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Hawaiʻi counties discuss common challenges at conference, including dealing with severe weather
As all four major counties on Hawaiʻi recover from flooding and damages, leaders say coastal retreat, better access and backup power are needed, especially in rural areas. September 14, 2026 · 05:00am
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
It's been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua'i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food...Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Southboud portion of Kūhiō Highway reopen after closure for emergency water…
Hawai‘i News Earthquake at magnitude-4.0 located south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island
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Kaua‘i News
County of Kauaʻi extends application deadline for Grant-in-Aid program
The grant program funds services or activities that meet a distinct cultural, social, or economic need.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
It’s been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua’i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.
Salvation Army airlifts pizzas to feed storm-devastated residents, passengers stuck at Līhuʻe Airport
The mass food distribution event in support of Hurricane Lowell relief efforts on Kauaʻi and was in partnership with Domino’s Hawaiʻi and Rainbow Helicopters; fresh slices and aloha arrived the afternoon of Sept. 10.
Hawaiʻi counties discuss common challenges at conference, including dealing with severe weather
As all four major counties on Hawaiʻi recover from flooding and damages, leaders say coastal retreat, better access and backup power are needed, especially in rural areas.
All in-person services at Līhuʻe Civic Center closed through this week
The Kauaʻi County facility, which houses services such as driver licensing and motor vehicle registration, tax payments, sewer billing, Section 8 rental assistance and more, will remain closed through Sept. 18 after a fire destroyed critical county information technology infrastructure.
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Hawaii News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
It’s been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua’i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.
Salvation Army airlifts pizzas to feed storm-devastated residents, passengers stuck at Līhuʻe Airport
The mass food distribution event in support of Hurricane Lowell relief efforts on Kauaʻi and was in partnership with Domino’s Hawaiʻi and Rainbow Helicopters; fresh slices and aloha arrived the afternoon of Sept. 10.
Earthquake at magnitude-4.0 located south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island
More than 56 “Felt Reports” were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.
Go and Know: Department of Health offers free breast, cervical cancer screenings for eligible women
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Hawaiʻi; an average of 1,287 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 172 die from the disease each year in the islands.
Hawaiʻi sued by feds for claimed preferential treatment of people living in nation without permission
U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.
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Free, online tool helps families find lost, unknown life insurance policies
Hawaiʻi residents can use a Life Insurance Policy Locator, which aids family members who cannot locate a policy or are unaware of its existence.
UPDATE: 79-year-old missing man from Ocean View has been found
Hawaiʻi Island Police say that Jerome Lampman of Ocean View has been located.
Maui News
Visitor injured in fall, airlifted from ‘Olivine Pools’ in West Maui
A visitor was airlifted to safety after suffering an ankle injury during a fall on a hike at the area known as "Olivine Pools" in West Maui, Sunday. The 43-year-old woman was unable to walk out on her own.
Maui firefighters respond to report of ferry in distress
Maui firefighters responded to the Expeditions Lānaʻi Ferry adrift on Saturday night, due to debris entangling the propeller. When firefighters arrived at the vessel, the crew had freed the entanglement on their own.
2 people displaced by Haʻikū home fire, one man treated for burns
Two people were displaced and one person was injured following a residential fire on Friday night in Haʻikū. The incident was reported at 10:36 p.m. in the 1300 block of Kaupakalua Road.
Significant Little Fire Ant infestations discovered on Maui in Ha‘ikū and Kapalua
Field crew members discovered the Ha‘ikū infestation on May 8, 2026, following a community report of stinging ants. MISC estimates the infestation covers roughly 20 acres, spanning multiple private properties in the Uaoa area. On June 25, 2026, MISC received a report of stinging ants in the Kapalua area. The confirmed infested area currently spans nearly 40 acres, though survey projections estimate the total footprint could ultimately reach up to 125 acres.
