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On anniversaries of devastating Hurricane ʻIniki and 9/11, Kauaʻi continues recovery from Lowell
Kaua‘i County officials held a moment of silence during their morning briefing on Friday for the 25th anniversary of the country's worst terrorist attack and the impacts of Hurricane ‘Iniki that wrecked the island 34 years ago. September 12, 2026 · 07:13am
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Saturday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua'i County completed 301 damage assessments as of late Saturday morning related to Hurricane Lowell, with nearly 60 homes having major damage and several destroyed; find the latest updates about...Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi high school students invited to represent state abroad in 2027
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UPDATE: Prompt operator response to wastewater spill leads to quick equipment restoration, disinfection
The spill from the sewer pump station at Hanapēpē Fire Station was reported earlier Saturday afternoon and resulted from a broken coupler.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Saturday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua’i County completed 301 damage assessments as of late Saturday morning related to Hurricane Lowell, with nearly 60 homes having major damage and several destroyed; find the latest updates about ongoing road closures, trash and recycling services, food distributions, closures and cancellations, water system restoration, electrical outages and more.
Hawaiʻi sued by feds for claimed preferential treatment of people living in nation without permission
U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.
Hurricane Lowell brought 100+ mph winds, heavy rainfall to Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
A University of Hawaiʻi team reconstructed Hurricane Lowell hour by hour using observations from a statewide network of weather stations with experimental high-resolution mapping tools.
On anniversaries of devastating Hurricane ʻIniki and 9/11, Kauaʻi continues recovery from Lowell
Kaua‘i County officials held a moment of silence during their morning briefing on Friday for the 25th anniversary of the country’s worst terrorist attack and the impacts of Hurricane ‘Iniki that wrecked the island 34 years ago.
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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Saturday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua’i County completed 301 damage assessments as of late Saturday morning related to Hurricane Lowell, with nearly 60 homes having major damage and several destroyed; find the latest updates about ongoing road closures, trash and recycling services, food distributions, closures and cancellations, water system restoration, electrical outages and more.
Hawaiʻi sued by feds for claimed preferential treatment of people living in nation without permission
U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.
Hawaiʻi high school students invited to represent state abroad in 2027
Students can apply now for the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council and East-West Center 2027 Hawaiʻi Sister-State Study Tours; application period closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15.
Governor provides update about major recovery progress following Hurricane Lowell
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power restored to 72%; roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs continue in aftermath of storm, also provides update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.
Sensory spaces now at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses allow students, others chance to pause, reset
The initiative provides quiet spaces at all 10 campuses statewide where students, faculty and others can decompress, regulate emotions and recharge from the demands of daily campus life.
Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1919-20 Maunaiki eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island
Next time you are waiting for a lava fountain to start at Kīlauea’s summit, consider checking out the views from the top of Maunaiki and the volcanic activity of the recent past that sculpted the landscape of the volcano’s Southwest Rift Zone.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi County expands community resource center services to assist with earthquake impacts
The expanded services at community resource centers will help residents apply for federal assistance, case management and receive other help navigating the recovery process.
Maui County Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island drive a success with strong community support
More than 75 volunteers during the 2-day donation drive to help Big Island communities impacted by Hurricane Lala collected more than 5,500 individual items, more than 5,000 pounds of nonperishable food and more.
IRS announces tax relief for those impacted by major earthquake in May on Big Island
These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments; this new relief also combines with earlier tax relief provided following the March kona lows.
Maui News
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course play to be altered Sept. 14-18 due to aeration work
Waiehu Municipal Golf Course play will be adjusted from Sept. 14 to 18, 2026, while greens and collars will be aerated, according to the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation Department.
Hawaiʻi Community College awarded $920,000 National Science Foundation grant for drone sensors program
Hawaiʻi Community College has secured a new $920,238 National Science Foundation grant to expand education using tools such as drone-mounted sensors to collect data across the state.
South Maui Community Plan site visits and evening meeting scheduled for Monday
The Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning committee will begin its review of the draft South Maui Community Plan Monday with two site inspections on Kūlanihākoʻi Road and East Waipuʻilani Road at Līloa Drive, respectively, and an in-person only, evening meeting at the Kīhei Community Center, Council Member Tamara Paltin announced.
Expanded Disaster Case Management Program announced for statewide services
Gov. Josh Green and the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency announced Friday the expansion of the Statewide Disaster Case Management Program to include households affected by Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Lala. The program has already been serving those affected by the Kona earthquake and Kona Low storms. Disaster Case Management Programs connect survivors of disasters with […]
