Kaua‘i News Water conservation notice lifted for Hanapēpē-ʻEleʻele, Kekaha-Waimea service areas
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250 utility workers in the field on Kauaʻi to restore power to North Shore, pocket outages a week after Lowell
Based on progress to date, the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative said it anticipates the first North Shore restorations could occur Wednesday in portions of Princeville and Hanalei, weather permitting. September 14, 2026 · 05:57pm
Kaua‘i County reminds real property tax owners about deadline for some upcoming relief programs
The deadline is Sept. 30 for programs such as home and income exemptions, among others; those who previously submitted an application and have not received confirmation if was approved could have to resubmit their application.Hawai‘i News What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell…
Hawai‘i News State briefs for Sept. 15: State welcomes individuals into leadership roles
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Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i County reminds real property tax owners about deadline for some upcoming relief programs
The deadline is Sept. 30 for programs such as home and income exemptions, among others; those who previously submitted an application and have not received confirmation if was approved could have to resubmit their application.
Water conservation notice lifted for Hanapēpē-ʻEleʻele, Kekaha-Waimea service areas
Water conservation notices remain in effect until further notice for customers of several other water systems around the Garden Isle.
UPDATE: Man found dead on ocean shoreline fronting Nōmilu Fishpond identified by police
The 74-year-old was ID’d as Steven Palama of Kalāheo, who was discovered dead Sept. 9; he is thought to have died as a result of storm surge from Hurricane Lowell, and an autopsy is pending.
UPDATE: Police ID man found dead in vicinity of Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road
The 69-year-old was identified as Mark Chambers of Wainiha; first responders found him dead Sept. 11 in an area that experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday 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.
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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday 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.
State briefs for Sept. 15: State welcomes individuals into leadership roles
Marigold Zoll and Craig McGinnis take on leadership roles at the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the Department of Accounting and General Services New Aloha Stadium Entertainment project.
Families can find life insurance policies with free, online tool
Hawaiʻi residents can use a Life Insurance Policy Locator, which aids family members who cannot locate a policy or are unaware of its existence.
UH Mānoa received $1M federal grant to build ‘first-of-its kind’ clean energy research facility
The new Tunable Photoionization Chemical Dynamics Facility will help researchers better understand chemical reactions and could advance cleaner energy technologies in the future.
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.
Big Island News
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 16, 2026
Moderate trades will strengthen to breezy levels Wednesday and hold through the forecast period. Moisture will continue to fill in across the state from east to...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 16, 2026
Long period energy out of the S to SW fills in during the latter half of the week supporting building surf for S shores. Surf is initially small through...
Preliminary autopsy results find man died from gunshot wound
The body of 76-year-old Donald Lawrence Yukitomo of Hilo was discovered Sept. 14 on Kuawa Street in Hilo; police are investigating his death as a homicide, and anyone who might have information about Yukitomo or what might have happened is urged to contact them.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for September 16, 2026
Long period energy out of the S to SW fills in during the latter half of the week supporting building surf for S shores. Surf is initially small through...
Alex Chiarella secures victory at Maui Open with final-hole eagle
Professional Alex Chiarella clinched his fourth Maui Open title on Sunday, Sept. 13 at The King Kamehameha Golf Club, overcoming a tie with rising amateur star Robert Loree by sinking an eagle on the 18th hole.
