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    • KONG Radio FM 93.5 back on air providing information about Hurricane Lowell recovery and entertainment

    "Now we all again have the opportunity of rebuilding and recovery of our lives together on Kaua'i," said KONG Radio on-air personality Ron Wiley.

    Hawai‘i News Governor provides update about major recovery progress following Hurricane Lowell

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi Fire Department responds to reports of a brush fire in Kaumakani

    Dead man discovered in vicinity of Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road in Wainiha

    First responders found the man Friday afternoon in an area that experience significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell; an autopsy is pending to determine his exact cause of death. September 11, 2026 · 07:13pm

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

    Updates about road closures, refuge areas, solid waste facilities, meetings, cancellations, re-opening progress and more.

    Hawai‘i News Sensory spaces now at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses allow students, others…

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi communities lean on faith and generosity, including gas donations, as Lowell…

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    Dead man discovered in vicinity of Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road in Wainiha

    First responders found the man Friday afternoon in an area that experience significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell; an autopsy is pending to determine his exact cause of death.

    KONG Radio FM 93.5 back on air providing information about Hurricane Lowell recovery and entertainment

    “Now we all again have the opportunity of rebuilding and recovery of our lives together on Kaua’i,” said KONG Radio on-air personality Ron Wiley.

    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.

    Kauaʻi Fire Department responds to reports of a brush fire in Kaumakani

    Firefighters have closed Kaumualiʻi Highway in both directions as they contain a brush fire near Kaumakani Village.

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

    Updates about road closures, refuge areas, solid waste facilities, meetings, cancellations, re-opening progress and more.

    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.
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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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    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.

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

    Updates about road closures, refuge areas, solid waste facilities, meetings, cancellations, re-opening progress and more.

    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.

    Flags to be flown at half-staff Friday to observe Patriot Day

    The U.S. and Hawaiʻi state flags will be flown at half-staff to honor the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

    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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    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 12, 2026

    Drier trade winds will prevail into early next week with light showers on the windward side of the islands. A weak disturbance will lift out of the deep tropics...

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 12, 2026

    Surf along south facing shores will gradually decline through the weekend as the small medium to long period energy slowly fades. Currently a low in the south...

    Kona Police Station experiencing technical difficulties with phone system

    Police inform public to use non-emergency dispatch number; call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.

    Recovery progress update provided by governor in aftermath of Hurricane Lowell

    Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power, roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs and progress, also gives update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.

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    Most Kauaʻi public schools to reopen Monday following Hurricane Lowell

    Most Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools on Kauaʻi will reopen to students Monday, Sept. 14, following a week of closures due to impacts from Hurricane Lowell. Kīlauea Elementary and Hanalei Elementary will remain closed to students and staff Monday.

    Kalaupapa patients and staff temporarily relocated due to unreliable drinking water supply

    The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is temporarily relocating patients and staff from Kalaupapa due to an unreliable drinking water supply.

    Gov. Green announces progress on Kauaʻi: 72% of power restored; Infrastructure repairs continue

    Gov. Josh Green announced significant progress in Kauaʻi’s recovery from Hurricane Lowell, with approximately 72% of the island’s power restored on Friday afternoon; and state, county and utility crews continuing around-the-clock work to restore essential services, reopen transportation routes and repair critical infrastructure.

    Hunters advised of Hurricane Lowell impacts on Lānaʻi Mouflon Sheep hunting season

    Hurricane Lowell has damaged Kaumālapaʻu Harbor and disrupted supply deliveries to Lānaʻi. The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife advises hunters participating in the remainder of the 2026 Lānaʻi Mouflon Sheep hunting season to bring their own supplies whenever possible.