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Phone outages, service disruption reported by Kaua‘i Emergency Management

Use alternative numbers to report non-emergencies to the agency; 9-1-1 line still working.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Thursday about Hurricane Lowell

Updates on Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative electric restoration, Līhuʻe Airport, road closures, and solid waste facilities.

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation deploys $265K in support of Kauaʻi County disaster response

Funds come from Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative to support disaster response following Hurricane Lowell; foundation awarded $22,000 in grants prior to Lowell’s arrival to strengthen resilience of vulnerable families and households on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.

Salvation Army activated to serve Kauaʻi County refuge areas following Lowell

The Salvation Army’s Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division is ramping up efforts and is bringing meals to Kauaʻi County residents in need.

County services affected after a fire in Līhu‘e Civic Center late Wednesday night

Smoke from the Kāpule Building at the Līhu‘e Civic Center was discovered around 8:50 p.m. Sept. 9 and Kauaʻi Fire Department crews extinguished the fire by 2:15 a.m. Sept. 10.

Gov. Josh Green submits expedited request for a major disaster declaration after Lowell

Hurricane Lowell’s devastation prompted Gov. Josh Green to request a major disaster declaration from President Trump, as Kauaʻi and Maui face widespread power outages and disrupted essential services.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Thursday about Hurricane Lowell

Updates on Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative electric restoration, Līhuʻe Airport, road closures, and solid waste facilities.

Gov. Josh Green submits expedited request for a major disaster declaration after Lowell

Hurricane Lowell’s devastation prompted Gov. Josh Green to request a major disaster declaration from President Trump, as Kauaʻi and Maui face widespread power outages and disrupted essential services.

No storm-related deaths reported following impacts of Hurricane Lowell in Kaua‘i County

Kaua‘i Fire Department did receive many calls Monday night about people trapped, people unaccounted for and some people needing medical services.

Young Brothers updates public about sailing schedule modifications

Honolulu Harbor is currently operating under temporary restrictions for incoming and outgoing vessels, which could delay departure and arrival times for scheduled sailings; U.S. Coast Guard allowed Nāwiliwili Harbor to reopen late Tuesday afternoon.

West Coast Health Alliance recommends vaccines for children, adults and health care workers

Recommendations aim to mitigate severe illness and protect vulnerable populations while addressing the increasing case numbers of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; periods of heavy rainfall expected to linger through Wednesday

The stormʻs core has moved 230 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on Tuesday.

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Mahukona Wharf and Honaunau Boat Ramp closed Thursday

The Mahukona Wharf and Honaunau Boat Ramp remain closed Thursday, according to Hawaiʻi County Parks & Recreation Department. There are no other beach parks or road closures reported at this time.

Flags to be flown at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day

Patriot Day recognizes the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Six Coffee With a Cop outreach events set for West Hawaiʻi this month

Get to know your community police officers at six "Coffee With a Cop" events in Kailua-Kona, Hōlualoa, Waimea and Kealakekua.

Hawaiian Electric, Department of Water Supply continue recovery efforts after Lala

Hawaiian Electric are in the final stages of restoring electricity and the Department of Water Supply is working hard to restore water access to the final 3% of customers.

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Kahului man reported missing by concerned family member

The Maui Police Department requests the public’s assistance with any information on the whereabouts of Colin Townsend, 31, of Kahului.

Kamekona to host ‘Voter Jam with Auntie Carol’ campaign event for Maui County Council Kahului residency seat

The campaign to elect Carol Lee Kamekona to the Kahului seat on the Maui County Council will host a "Voter Jam w/ Auntie Carol" event from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 17 at da Playground Maui. The event blends a "Rock the Vote" style civics education party with a lineup of local entertainment.

Hawaiʻi couple sentenced to prison for roles in nationwide tax refund fraud conspiracy

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, from approximately February 2015 through November 2018, Beverly Braumuller-Hawver and Scott Hawver, of ʻEwa Beach, Hawaiʻi, engaged in a fraudulent tax refund scheme by paying a promoter a series of fees in exchange for fraudulent tax paperwork.

Outrigger Kāʻanapali Beach Resort presents 34th Annual Hula O Nā Keiki at Kamehameha Schools Maui, Oct. 9-10

Outrigger Kāʻanapali Beach Resort invites residents and visitors to experience the 34th annual Hula O Nā Keiki, a cherished Maui tradition celebrating the next generation of Hawaiian hula practitioners, taking place Oct. 9–10, 2026 at Kamehameha Schools Maui.