Kaua‘i News State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues efforts to reach 100% restored
Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village
The American Red Cross's home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency. September 23, 2026 · 05:00am
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi police investigate fatal Kekaha traffic crash
Hawai‘i News Visitor industry leaders to discuss future of Hawaiʻi’s tourism at two-day…
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Kaua‘i News
Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village
The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.
Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year
During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.
State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery
“Our families have been through a lot these past couple of weeks, and the last thing anyone needs is a permit fee or an expired license standing in the way of getting back on their feet,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.
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Hawaii News
Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village
The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.
Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year
During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.
Visitor industry leaders to discuss future of Hawaiʻi’s tourism at two-day conference this week
Tourism industry leaders are coming together in Honolulu for the annual Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference Thursday and Friday.
Big Island News
Mysterious manta rays from Kona Coast’s small familial group captivate 80,000 annually
"Lefty" was the first identified manta ray living off the Kona Coast, in 1979, and since then researchers and divers have identified only about 317 more of the creatures who rarely leave the area.
Water department may waive upcoming bill for Big Island customers impacted by Hurricane Lala
Some of the 1,200 customers in the system were cut off from water, others lost their water meters, and some had to boil their water for safety.
Maui News
Tourism officials hope nonstop flights will bring more Japanese visitors to Maui
Supporters say the plan is the ideal way to boost tourism given Japanese tourists' reputation for respect, deep love of Hawaiian culture and tendency to spend big in the islands.
Maui Weather Forecast for September 23, 2026
Trade winds will gradually strengthen statewide, and rainfall across Big Island will increase over the next couple of days as Tropical Depression Fifteen-E...
County Fair free parking, shuttle service, Moloka‘i and Lānaʻi ferry transport options announced
The Maui County Fair and the County Department of Transportation are offering free parking and shuttle service to the 99th Maui County Fair during the weekend of Oct. 3–4, 2026, at the Wailuku Garage, located at 30 N. Church St. The free parking and shuttle service are designed to support volunteers, workers and all fairgoers.
Corp Counsel: South Maui plan meets legal minimum on costs—but Council can demand more
Maui County Council members spent all Monday and half of Tuesday working through the South Maui Community Plan update, getting a legal opinion on the plan's fiscal estimates, hearing more public testimony and moving to strengthen the plan's emergency evacuation provisions.
