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Kaua‘i County partners with 5 island credit unions for automatic real property tax payments

Using this new option reduces the risk of missed deadlines and will help ensure payments are on time; the partnership also reflects the county’s continued commitment to modernizing services and improving customer convenience.

Grove Farm Foundation offering $20,000 merit scholarships to Kauaʻi high school seniors

The scholarships offered by the Grove Farm Foundation are open to Kauaʻi students who exemplify academic excellence, citizenship, character and community service.

Another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail

The 27-year-old man visiting from New York suffered an apparent ankle injury while hiking; he was later transported to a local hospital by American Medical Response personnel for treatment.

Update: Lydgate Beach Park south comfort station to remain without water until further notice

A broken water line has left Lydgate Beach Park’s south comfort station without water until further notice.

Emergency proclamation issued as storms, high winds approach Hawaiian Islands

In response to forecasts of severe weather headed for Hawaiʻi, Governor Josh Green has issued an emergency proclamation.

Secondary Student Conference participants step into shoes of state lawmakers for 3 days

More than 165 Hawai‘i public school students took part in the long-running civic leadership program, debating legislation, drafting testimony and meeting directly with state lawmakers about issues that affect their daily lives.
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Emergency proclamation issued as storms, high winds approach Hawaiian Islands

In response to forecasts of severe weather headed for Hawaiʻi, Governor Josh Green has issued an emergency proclamation.

Secondary Student Conference participants step into shoes of state lawmakers for 3 days

More than 165 Hawai‘i public school students took part in the long-running civic leadership program, debating legislation, drafting testimony and meeting directly with state lawmakers about issues that affect their daily lives.

Hawai‘i Senate Judiciary Committee passes bill that would create civil rights helpline

Committee members also moved forward Senate Bill 2203, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing a mask or facial covering.

Volcano Watch: New ‘Is Tephra Falling?’ citizen science tool launched in Hawaiʻi

Like the “Did You Feel It?” earthquake reporting tool helps make maps of areas affected by shaking, the new tool helps scientists map areas affected by tephra fallout; observations will be used to assess the character and size of the eruption plumes from Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island, along with the dispersal pattern of tephra fall.

Alaska Flight 255 headed for Big Island turns around, heads back to Anchorage because of emergency

The plane left just before 3 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 5) from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was back in Alaska within just about 5.5 hours after pilots declared an emergency and decided to turn around because of a reported maintenance issue.

Grove Farms sells 260 acres in Līhuʻe to Hawaiian Home Lands for housing

To help address Kauaʻi’s housing needs, Grove Farm has sold 260 acres in Līhuʻe to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, paving the way for 1,100 new homesteads.

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Put a little love in the mailbox this Valentine’s Day

While text messages disappear, a Valentine’s card endures; a handwritten message also carries thought — and heart — spanning miles.

Hawaiʻi County, state urge preparation ahead of impending inclement weather

Residents and visitors alike should be storm ready before the arrival of the expected wicked weather this weekend and into early next week that could bring heavy rainfall, flooding and strong, gusty winds to parts of the Big Island and elsewhere throughout the islands.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for February 07, 2026

A cold front will move through Oahu tonight, then slow and stall near Maui County by early Saturday. This frontal boundary combined with increasing moisture...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for February 07, 2026

A large west-northwest swell (295-310 degrees) will build down the island chain through the evening and peak late tonight into early Saturday. High Surf Warning...

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Maui Surf Forecast for February 07, 2026

A large west-northwest swell (295-310 degrees) will build down the island chain through the evening and peak late tonight into early Saturday. High Surf Warning...

Gomez and Manlapao promoted to Assistant Chief posts at the Maui Police Department

The Maui Police Department announced the promotions of Terence Gomez to Assistant Chief of Technology and Support Bureau and Bryan Manlapao to Assistant Chief of Uniformed Services Bureau.

Hawaiian Electric trimming trees, continuing preparations for severe weather this weekend

Hawaiian Electric continues to trim trees and make additional preparations to respond to any impact from severe weather forecast for this weekend, including possible thunderstorms, strong winds and flooding. Hawaiian Electric is closely monitoring conditions and urges customers be prepared for possible power outages.

Emergency Management officials advise public to prepare for severe weather

Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is urging Hawaiʻi residents to prepare for severe weather that is expected to impact all Hawaiian Islands from Saturday through Monday, Feb. 7-9, with the most dangerous weather expected on Sunday evening into Monday.