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Hurricane Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain later today on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau, with potential for flooding, mudslides
Fortunately, the high surf advisory for south and west shorelines was canceled; there are no tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings in effect, and the storm's center is expected to stay well southwest and west. September 29, 2026 · 03:04pm
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County hits Day 22 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring heavy rainfall later today; The Kauaʻi Bus resumes regular fare collection Thursday.
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
The advisory was previously in place until 6 p.m. today.
Hurricane Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain later today on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau, with potential for flooding, mudslides
Fortunately, the high surf advisory for south and west shorelines was canceled; there are no tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings in effect, and the storm’s center is expected to stay well southwest and west.
Governor tabs 2 Big Island residents to join state panels
Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County hits Day 22 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring heavy rainfall later today; The Kauaʻi Bus resumes regular fare collection Thursday.
Hurricane Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain later today on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau, with potential for flooding, mudslides
Fortunately, the high surf advisory for south and west shorelines was canceled; there are no tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings in effect, and the storm’s center is expected to stay well southwest and west.
Governor tabs 2 Big Island residents to join state panels
Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
New website offers real-time updates on supply availability for Hawaiʻi residents
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Essential water use only notice replaced with water restriction notice for several Kaʻū communities
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2 Big Island residents appointed to state panels
Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
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Maui County Fair opening night live broadcast
Akakū will bring the excitement straight to viewers with a three-hour live broadcast on its community cable channels, streaming on YouTube, on its website and on the free MauiStream app. Hosts Kathy Collins and Joe Abella will host the live broadcast on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 6:30–9:30 p.m. from the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku. Watch here.
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