Hawai‘i News ‘Charge into Fire Safety’: Hawaiʻi Gov. Green proclaims Fire Prevention…
Hawai‘i News Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
Kauaʻi’s North Shore down to one temporary gas station with 3-month closure of Kīlauea Aloha Gas
The renovation is to replace underground fuel tanks, expand its fueling capacity and add diesel. October 09, 2026 · 05:00am
Brown water advisory canceled for Kauaʻi, several beaches remain in effect
A brown water advisory remains active for Kauaʻi, affecting popular spots like Poʻipū Beach Pavilion and Waimea Bay Landing due to recent weather conditions.Hawai‘i News Magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama; but no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi or the Pacific…
Hawai‘i News Deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands includes 10 local scientists, students…
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Kaua‘i Humane Society welcomes new chief executive officer
Port Allen Airport public parking closed through the weekend
Approval of 2 major disaster declarations will help Hawaiʻi recover from recent storms
Households hosting families displaced by recent storms can get support from new Hawaiian…
Rebuilding of Kauaʻi County’s Kāpule Building from extensive fire damage remains…
October is ‘Stop the Ant Month’ in Hawaiʻi
Kapaʻa Swimming Pool reopens today
24/7 closure of westbound Halekō Road to Nāwiliwili Road scheduled in Līhuʻe
From Hive to Table: Kauaʻi Honey Challenge invites beekeepers to put their diverse…
Kauaʻi County accepts $100,000 IT services donation to repair damage caused by Kapule…
Kauaʻi Police Department’s Joseph Himongala honored as statewide law enforcement…
Hawaiian Council launches statewide housing support program for storm-related families
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Kaua‘i News
2026 General Election Day ballots expected to be in mailboxes by end of next week
There’s about 4 weeks to go until this year’s general elections Nov. 3, and Hawai‘i registered voters should receive ballots in their mailboxes by Oct. 16.
‘Charge into Fire Safety’: Hawaiʻi Gov. Green proclaims Fire Prevention Week 2026
This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower” emphasizes everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires to keep homes and communities safer.
Brown water advisory canceled for Kauaʻi, several beaches remain in effect
Hanamāʻulu Beach added to list of beaches around the Garden Isle where brown water advisories remain in place.
Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
The fact that the Island of Hawaiʻi has active volcanoes means we have lots and lots of earthquakes; most aren’t strong enough to be felt let alone devastating, but every once in a while, large earthquakes are produced, such as the magnitude-6 in West Hawaiʻi earlier this year.
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Hawaii News
2026 General Election Day ballots expected to be in mailboxes by end of next week
There’s about 4 weeks to go until this year’s general elections Nov. 3, and Hawai‘i registered voters should receive ballots in their mailboxes by Oct. 16.
‘Charge into Fire Safety’: Hawaiʻi Gov. Green proclaims Fire Prevention Week 2026
This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower” emphasizes everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires to keep homes and communities safer.
Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
The fact that the Island of Hawaiʻi has active volcanoes means we have lots and lots of earthquakes; most aren’t strong enough to be felt let alone devastating, but every once in a while, large earthquakes are produced, such as the magnitude-6 in West Hawaiʻi earlier this year.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama; but no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi or the Pacific basin
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama this morning, but at 8:38 a.m. the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no threat of a tsunami to Hawaiʻi.
Big Island News
New Hawaiian Council program provides support for households hosting families displaced by recent storms
Qualifying hosts can receive $500 per displaced person each month, up to a maximum of $2,000 per host household a month; this short-term assistance will be available as funding allows to help ease the financial burden on households providing a safe place for displaced friends and family.
10 local explorers join deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands
The expedition will utilize remotely operated vehicles and seafloor mapping technologies to explore never-before-seen ridges, seamounts and abyssal plains throughout the Hawaiian Archipelago.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for October 10, 2026
The current moderate, long period south swell will fade gradually through the weekend, but a long-period reinforcement is set to arrive on Saturday,...
Maui firefighters rescue male visitor, 33, injured while hiking Pīpīwai Trail in East Maui
A 33-year-old male visitor sustained head injuries and was reportedly drifting in and out of consciousness after falling while hiking Friday afternoon on the Pipiwai Trail in East Maui, the Maui Fire Department reported. Engine 7 firefighters, an emergency medical crew, National Park Service personnel and the Reach Air Ambulance responded to the mountain rescue […]
ProArts Maui presents love story and musical comedy ‘The Toxic Avenger,’
The ProArts Maui Playhouse presents "The Toxic Avenger," a love story and musical comedy that's described as a "'Little Shop of Horrors' meets 'Evil Dead the Musical.'" The show runs on select nights between Oct. 18 and 31, 2026.
Hawaiʻi Operating Engineers Union Local 3 back Sne Patel for West Maui House representative seat
The Hawaiʻi Operating Engineers Union Local 3 has endorsed Democrat Sne Patel for Hawaiʻi State House District 14. According to Patel’s campaign, the union endorsement recognizes “his commitment to rebuilding Lahaina, addressing West Maui’s long term infrastructure needs and creating good paying career opportunities that allow local families to remain in Hawaiʻi.” “I’m grateful to […]
