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Tropical Storm Lowell being monitored by forecasters
The tropical cyclone does not as of now present an immediate threat to the state; residents and businesses encouraged to review or develop preparedness plans, especially with an above-average hurricane season predicted.
Rapozo takes center stage at solo Kauaʻi mayoral town hall after Carvalho withdraws from debate
In a surprising turn, the Kaua‘i mayoral debate became a solo town hall as candidate Bernard Carvalho Jr. withdrew, leaving opponent Mel Rapozo to address community concerns.
Construction in Kōloa ongoing near elementary school
Lane closures will also be in effect at the Kōloa Road and Poʻipū Road intersection through Sept. 1 to allow crews to complete improvements to underground utility infrastructure.
Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study
Decades of hourly data from 117 rain gauges around Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island uncovered climate trends that traditional 24-hour daily averages often miss.
Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano past
Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?
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Tropical Storm Lowell being monitored by forecasters
The tropical cyclone does not as of now present an immediate threat to the state; residents and businesses encouraged to review or develop preparedness plans, especially with an above-average hurricane season predicted.
Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study
Decades of hourly data from 117 rain gauges around Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island uncovered climate trends that traditional 24-hour daily averages often miss.
Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano past
Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?
Homeowners can apply to second round of cesspool conversion program next month
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Big Island police looking for Ocean View 17-year-old reported as runaway
Ka-Ne Kala was last seen shortly after noon Aug. 26 in Ocean View, wearing a red hoodie, black shorts and black Crocs; police are asking the public for help with finding him.
Officials monitoring Tropical Storm Lowell
The tropical cyclone does not as of now present an immediate threat to the state; Hawai'i County Civil Defense encourages residents and businesses to review and develop preparedness plans, especially with an above-average hurricane season predicted.
What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: Equipment access continues to impact restoration of some Hawaiian Electric customers
Water service also continues to be incrementally expanded to some of the hardest-hit areas in the southern part of the island, including Discovery Harbor, Mark Twain Subdivision, Green Sands Subdivision and South Point Road.
Maui News
Maui Chamber of Commerce releases Maui Mayoral Candidate Forum video
The Maui Chamber of Commerce has released the video recording of its 2026 Maui Mayoral Candidate Forum, providing members of the business community and the broader Maui community an opportunity to hear directly from the two candidates selected by Maui Chamber members.
Sierra Club Hawaiʻi endorses Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona for House District 14
The Sierra Club Hawaiʻi Chapter has officially endorsed Green Party candidate Pāʻele Kiakona for Hawaiʻi State House District 14 in his campaign to represent West Maui.
Pakele — last known wild ‘akikiki, a native Hawaiian honeycreeper unique to Garden Isle — honored by Kaua‘i County Council
"Kaua‘i County Council proudly honors Pakele’s extraordinary life and enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and resilience for the ‘akikiki," says a council Facebook post from Aug. 26. "May her story inspire continued efforts to protect Kaua‘i’s native forests and ensure that her species may one day thrive in the wild once again."
