Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Kaua‘i’s ‘Anini Beach
Kaua‘i News Kapaʻa DMV to reopen Nov. 4 by appointment only following 8-week closure due to fire…
Dry season in Hawaiʻi 3rd wettest in 30 years; but low rainfall, high fire risk forecast for wet season
If the NOAA wet season forecast is accurate, the state may experience dryner than normal conditions and droughts in many areas due to El Niño. October 28, 2026 · 05:00am
County announces closures for 2026 General Election Day
The Kauaʻi Bus will operate on its current daily schedule, with fares waived on General Election Day to support voter participation.Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i
Hawai‘i News Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on…
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Brown water advisory issued at Lawa‘i Beach Park on Kaua‘i
Pisces V will embark on final mission at Bishop Museum after 4 decades of sea exploration
Legislative town hall brought Kauaʻi leaders, residents together to discuss, update key…
Kauaʻi chef takes island flavors to Hyatt’s global culinary competition in Mexico
Kauaʻi Humane Society recieves $25,000 grant from Grey Muzzle Organization to support…
Kauaʻi Police Department launching automated license plate readers
Kauaʻi native with farming roots, stint at Moonshine University, to lead distillery…
Temporary passenger pickup areas implemented at Līhu‘e Airport to improve employee…
T&C Surf Designs’ Kalo Collection to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi
Kapiʻolani Community College culinary program cooking up hot meals to help Kauaʻi…
Nāmaka Restaurant N Bar marks one year in Kapaʻa with resilience and aloha
University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa to co-lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao production…
Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency Grant-in-Aid application period reopen
Rainbow Wahine golf invitational returns to Kauaʻi for 30th tournament
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Kaua‘i News
County announces closures for 2026 General Election Day
The Kauaʻi Bus will operate on its current daily schedule, with fares waived on General Election Day to support voter participation.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Kaua‘i’s ‘Anini Beach
However, Hawai‘i Department of Health continues to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters.
Kapaʻa DMV to reopen Nov. 4 by appointment only following 8-week closure due to fire at main office
Kauaʻi County also is preparing the Gather space in Līhuʻe as a temporary DMV site. An opening date has not been set.
UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i
The advisory was previously issued to be in effect through early Thursday morning.
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Hawaii News
Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on Mars
Leilani Jensen and Raven Kromer’s winning design was inspired by Polynesian voyagers and traditional Hawaiian farming techniques.
State awareness campaign urges residents to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ as part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week messaging
This year’s awareness campaign encourages Hawaiʻi families to “Get the Facts. Test Your Keiki. Check Your Home” for possible contamination; educational webinar scheduled for this morning, Oct. 28.
Hawaiʻi voters to decide on two state constitutional amendments, one Kauaʻi County Charter amendment
Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public infrastructure and one amendment that clarifies the planning commission appeal process in the Kauaʻi County Charter.
Hawaiʻi lifeguards join in international collaboration to improve lifesaving education, drowning prevention
Three Hawaiʻi ocean safety chiefs traveled to Okinawa to sign a historic three-way agreement that aims to enhance ocean safety and drowning prevention.
Big Island News
University of Hawaiʻi receives federal grant to train 32 future poultry farmers
The four-year $600,000 funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will fund stipends and living expenses for eight undergraduate trainees per year.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 29, 2026
The flood threat will continue through tonight for Oahu through the Big Island as a surface trough shifts over the eastern half of the state in the midst of...
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for October 29, 2026
A small northwest swell will continue a slow decline through Thursday then fade on Friday, but a small, short-period north- northeast swell will...
Temporary Evacuation Site opened in Hana amid increased rainfall, flooding; Piʻilani Hwy closed at Mile 51 in Hāna due to high water
(Update: 8:23 p.m., Oct. 28, 2026) Piʻilani Highway is closed in both directions at Mile 51 in Hāna due to high water. The roadway is impassable at this time.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui welcomes Justin Kawika Young to Kapalua Concert Series, Nov. 6
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua invites guests and the local community to experience an evening of live Hawaiian music as acclaimed singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young takes the stage as part of the resort’s popular Kapalua Concert Series on Friday, Nov. 6. The complimentary performance will take place from 6-9 p.m. at Alaloa Lounge.
FEMA approves more than $1.9 million for Hawaiʻi County water line repairs, nearly $113,000 for unemployment aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $1.9 million for Hawaiʻi County water line repairs and nearly $113,000 for state disaster unemployment services, according to an announcement from the agency’s Region 9 office.
