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Category 3 Hurricane Lowell forecast to pass west of Kauaʻi County Monday night; prepare for rain, winds, surf, surge and tornadoes
A tropical storm watch is in effect for Kauaʻi County, with the eye of Lowell forecast to pass 100 to 200 miles west of Niʻihau with tropical force winds extending 175 miles from the center. September 06, 2026 · 04:25am
2026 Kauaʻi Marathon and Half Marathon canceled because of approaching Lowell
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Hawai‘i News University of Hawaiʻi receives $2M for development of artificial intelligence tools to…
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Kaua‘i News
Category 3 Hurricane Lowell forecast to pass west of Kauaʻi County Monday night; prepare for rain, winds, surf, surge and tornadoes
A tropical storm watch is in effect for Kauaʻi County, with the eye of Lowell forecast to pass 100 to 200 miles west of Niʻihau with tropical force winds extending 175 miles from the center.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative supports prep efforts on Kaua‘i ahead of Hurricane Lowell
$22,000 in Kaua‘i Strong funds deployed to 3 local nonprofits to strengthen resilience of vulnerable families and households by enabling delivery of proactive preparedness outreach and rapid procurement and distribution of essential food, supplies and other life-sustaining resources before the storm.
Hawaiʻi Health Systems Kauaʻi Region to host 3rd annual Kaua‘i Healthy Living Fall Celebration
Free, family-friendly event brings 30-plus vendors, health teams, live entertainment and local food to Waimea on Sept. 19.
What Kauaʻi and Niʻihau residents, visitors, businesses need to know Sunday about Hurricane Lowell
Now is the time to complete your emergency disaster and to-go kits, get your homes prepared for possible electric and water outages and know what resources are available.
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Hawaii News
Category 3 Hurricane Lowell forecast to pass west of Kauaʻi County Monday night; prepare for rain, winds, surf, surge and tornadoes
A tropical storm watch is in effect for Kauaʻi County, with the eye of Lowell forecast to pass 100 to 200 miles west of Niʻihau with tropical force winds extending 175 miles from the center.
What Kauaʻi and Niʻihau residents, visitors, businesses need to know Sunday about Hurricane Lowell
Now is the time to complete your emergency disaster and to-go kits, get your homes prepared for possible electric and water outages and know what resources are available.
University of Hawaiʻi receives $2M for development of artificial intelligence tools to protect food production systems
The 4-year project, in partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.
Entire state to be under flood watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon
Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday through Tuesday.
US Navy, NASA get 15-day extension on final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe observatory
Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement.
Big Island News
Water service restoration efforts continue for remaining Waiʻōhinu, South Point Road customers
Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply continues assessment and recovery efforts following Hurricane Lala, impacts from which significantly damaged water system infrastructure, especially in the Nā‘ālehu-Waiʻōhinu area; about 60 accounts remain without service.
$2M award to be used to develop artificial intelligence tools to protect food production systems
The 4-year project, a partnership between University of Hawaiʻi and University of Nebraska, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.
Lowell now a powerful Category 3 hurricane; some fluctuations in intensity possible through early Sunday
A tropical storm watch is in effect until further notice for Kauaʻi County, which includes Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, with the eye of Lowell forecast to make it's closest approach to the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday night, passing 100 to 200 miles west of Niʻihau.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for September 06, 2026
Southerly swell generated by Hurricane Lowell will keep surf along south facing shores at High Surf Advisory criteria through at least Sunday. As Lowell begins...
Lowell forecast to make turn north on Sunday; Tropical Storm Watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
Hurricane Lowell continues on a path WNW, with a northward turn expected on Sunday. A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from Nīhoa to French Frigate Shoals; and a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Kauaʻi County, including the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
Maui community turns out for Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island Donation Drive; more donations needed Sunday
While the response has been significant, more donations are needed to help fill the 40-foot shipping container that will carry the supplies to Hawaiʻi Island. The County of Maui is asking the community to keep the donations coming when the drive continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center.
Kula Community Association hosts Candidate Forum, Sept. 9 at Kula Community Center
A nonpartisan candidate forum featuring candidates running for mayoral and contested county council seats will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Kula Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the formal program runs from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The forum will be live streamed by Akakū.
