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Rare Loulu palms at Kauaʻi’s botanical gardens among the casualties from Hurricane Lowell

Hurricane Lowell has left Kaua’i’s National Tropical Botanical Gardens in disarray, with damaged trees, infrastructure, and rare plant collections forcing a suspension of public tours as recovery efforts continue.

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

At 6:30 a.m. Monday, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources will reopen some public lands on Kaua‘i, but with restrictions.

Original designs sought by Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi for 110th anniversary T-shirt

Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.

Less than 1,000 members remain without power after Lowell

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative will be working along Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of Tamba Surf Company and Kapa‘a Animal Clinic to replace utility poles that were damaged in Hurricane Lowell and from a motor vehicle accident.

Some state lands reopen to public on Kaua‘i following Hurricane Lowell providing limited access

The public is urged to use caution when accessing forested areas, as many unmitigated hazards exist.

Hawaiʻi ranks No. 2 in the nation for lowest student debt

At UH, 80% of first-time undergraduates across 10 campuses graduated debt-free during the 2024–25 academic year.
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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

At 6:30 a.m. Monday, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources will reopen some public lands on Kaua‘i, but with restrictions.

Original designs sought by Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi for 110th anniversary T-shirt

Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.

Hawaiʻi ranks No. 2 in the nation for lowest student debt

At UH, 80% of first-time undergraduates across 10 campuses graduated debt-free during the 2024–25 academic year.

First Tee – Hawaiʻi calls on community to become coaches and help reach more local youth

As First Tee – Hawaiʻi works to expand its programs and reach more keiki across the islands, one thing is essential: caring coaches who are ready to make a difference.

Tokuda visits Pacific Missile Range Facility during Hurricane Lowell recovery operations

U.S. congresswoman who represents Hawai‘i’s 2nd Congressional District in Washington, which includes Kaua‘i County, recently came to the West Kaua‘i installation to see firsthand damage from Hurricane Lowell as well as speak with sailors, installation personnel and officials.

EPA invests in innovative wetland projects throughout Pacific Southwest

Effort includes $467,075 coming to Hawai’i for expansion of community stewardship at restored wetland sites, increasing coordination among agencies, landowners and organizations working on wetland restoration and reducing regulatory barriers for wetland restoration practitioners.

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Invasive deer and other non-native animals are eating away Hawaiʻi’s ranchlands

A first-of-its kind study provides evidence of what ranchers have long observed: wild axis deer, mouflon sheep, goats and pigs are eating vegetation meant for cattle.

Electrical failure causes 71,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater to discharge into Puhi Bay in Hilo

The discharge occurred Monday night through the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant's ocean outfall, located about three-quarters of a mile offshore in Puhi Bay.

Residents advised to prepare for a potential cyclone from a lingering tropical disturbance

Tropical Disturbance 15E could intensify into a tropical depression or storm, bringing potential flooding rains and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island by Wednesday, with lingering effects through the weekend.

Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi seek original designs for 110th anniversary T-shirt

Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.

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Preparations underway for a potential cyclone Nolo from lingering tropical disturbance

Tropical Disturbance 15E could intensify into a tropical depression or storm, bringing potential flooding rains and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island by Wednesday, with lingering effects through the weekend.

Maui Surf Forecast for September 22, 2026

Surf along south facing shores will remain above average through this afternoon, then will gradually drop heading into midweek as the current...

Waena battery storage project hits key milestone, will strengthen Maui grid and support renewables

Hawaiian Electric’s Waena Battery Energy Storage System project reached a major construction milestone with the arrival and installation of the project's first six Tesla Megapacks at the project site along Pūlehu Road in Central Maui. The project will be the island's first standalone load-shifting battery energy storage system that will enable more renewable energy to be used during periods of peak energy demand.

Informational Open house for New Central Maui School Project, Oct. 1 and 3, 2026

The team behind the planned public school in Waikapū, the New Central Maui School Project, is hosting its second Informational Open House on Oct. 1 and Oct. 3.