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…
Kauaʻi Fire Department proposes contracted emergency helicopter pilots become county employees
The Fire Department has relied on Airborne Aviation for pilot services since 2010 but said now is the time to make the pilots permanent employees to maintain their expertise of Kauaʻi terrain. October 29, 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
Kaua‘i News What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 28 about Hurricane Lowell…
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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…
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Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi Fire Department proposes contracted emergency helicopter pilots become county employees
The Fire Department has relied on Airborne Aviation for pilot services since 2010 but said now is the time to make the pilots permanent employees to maintain their expertise of Kauaʻi terrain.
Kauaʻi County Council approves county seeking up to $25M in insurance for Kāpule Building fire in Līhuʻe
The insurance proceeds would cover eligible restoration, repair and replacement costs of the building at the Līhuʻe Civic Center.that houses government services, including the DMV and permitting offices.
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.
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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
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Oct. 30-Nov. 5: Tales of horror and plenty of frightfully fun Halloween haunts
A smorgasbord of spooky seasonal shindigs Friday and Saturday includes festivities offering tricks, treats, activities, live music, food and overall fall fun, plus more; many also encourage costumes and all guarantee smiles.
Kona Historical Society is in jeopardy of closing; needs to raise $200,000 by Dec. 31
The Kona Historical Society should be celebrating its 50th birthday, but instead the nonprofit is trying to raise money to repair earthquake damage and stay afloat.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for October 29, 2026
The flooding threat will remain through the day primarily across the eastern half of the state. A lingering surface trough lying over the islands will be the...
Kahului Airport ranks third among medium-sized US airports for holiday travel surge, study finds
Kahului Airport ranked third among 35 medium hub airports for its percentage increase in average daily passenger traffic during the 2025 holiday periods, according to an analysis by travel booking platform Luxury Link.
Maui Flood Advisory until 8:15 a.m.; Flood Watch until 6 p.m. for Maui and Hawaiʻi counties
(Update: 5:12 a.m., Oct. 29 2026) A Flood Advisory is in effect for the Island of Maui until 8:15 a.m. At 5:11 a.m., Doppler radar showed heavy rain over northwest Maui falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to occur in the advisory area, according to the National Weather Service.
