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    • Kauaʻi riders asked to help clean up Hurricane Lowell damage from mountain biking trails

    Mountain Biking Kauaʻi is rallying volunteers to help clear trails of debris, but also emphasized that this work is secondary to household and community recovery.

    Kaua‘i News UPDATE: Southboud portion of Kūhiō Highway reopen after closure for emergency water…

    Hawai‘i News Earthquake at magnitude-4.0 located south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island

    Mayor advises tourists to reconsider travel to Kauaʻi until island recovers more from Hurricane Lowell

    Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami said now isn't the time to visit the Garden Island, but the island is on the path to recovery. September 13, 2026 · 05:00am

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

    While the number of resident-submitted damage assessments increased to 515 by Sunday morning, there is encouraging news: the number of people still using refuge areas is decreasing; also find...

    Kaua‘i News Red Cross provides assistance, sheltering on Kaua‘i during and in aftermath of…

    Hawai‘i News Go and Know: Department of Health offers free breast, cervical cancer screenings for…

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    UPDATE: Southboud portion of Kūhiō Highway reopen after closure for emergency water repairs

    The highway was closed earlier Sunday between Hardy Street and Poinciana Street in Līhuʻe because of necessary water system repairs and following road work.

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

    While the number of resident-submitted damage assessments increased to 515 by Sunday morning, there is encouraging news: the number of people still using refuge areas is decreasing; also find additional updates about road closures, Port Allen operations, neighborhood centers, disaster recovery scams and more.

    Earthquake at magnitude-4.0 located south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island

    More than 56 “Felt Reports” were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.

    Red Cross provides assistance, sheltering on Kaua‘i during and in aftermath of Hurricane Lowell

    Teams saw and continue to see significant damage in parts of the island as they work to reach the hardest hit areas; emergency supply distribution and damage assessment teams are making their way into these areas.

    Go and Know: Department of Health offers free breast, cervical cancer screenings for eligible women

    Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Hawaiʻi; an average of 1,287 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 172 die from the disease each year in the islands.

    Mayor advises tourists to reconsider travel to Kauaʻi until island recovers more from Hurricane Lowell

    Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami said now isn’t the time to visit the Garden Island, but the island is on the path to recovery.
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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 Sunday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

    While the number of resident-submitted damage assessments increased to 515 by Sunday morning, there is encouraging news: the number of people still using refuge areas is decreasing; also find additional updates about road closures, Port Allen operations, neighborhood centers, disaster recovery scams and more.

    Earthquake at magnitude-4.0 located south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island

    More than 56 “Felt Reports” were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.

    Go and Know: Department of Health offers free breast, cervical cancer screenings for eligible women

    Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Hawaiʻi; an average of 1,287 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 172 die from the disease each year in the islands.

    Hawaiʻi sued by feds for claimed preferential treatment of people living in nation without permission

    U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.

    Hawaiʻi high school students invited to represent state abroad in 2027

    Students can apply now for the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council and East-West Center 2027 Hawaiʻi Sister-State Study Tours; application period closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15.

    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.

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    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 14, 2026

    Relatively dry and weak trades will gradually strengthen through Wednesday, then become moderate through next weekend. Moisture from the remains of Norbert...

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 14, 2026

    Surf along south-facing shores will gradually decline through Monday as the small, medium-period energy slowly fades. A series of long-period swells are...

    Magnitude-4.0 quake south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island

    More than 56 "Felt Reports" were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.

    Big Island police arrest 18 motorists for DUI week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6

    There have been 539 DUI arrests so far this year compared with 609 during the same period last year, representing a decrease of 11.49%.

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    Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra set to perform free MELE FOR MAUI concert Sept. 19 in Kāʻanapali

    In its 15th anniversary season, the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra will visit Maui for the first time in 10 years, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 19, for a free MELE FOR MAUI summer classical music concert event at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in Kāʻanapali. The orchestra was recently designated as the “official state orchestra of Hawai‘i.” […]

    Marigold Zoll tapped to lead Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife

    Marigold Zoll has been selected to lead the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife.

    Volcano Watch — Remembering the 1919–1920 Maunaiki eruption of Kīlauea

    Kīlauea has drawn huge crowds to witness the lava fountaining episodes from its summit crater of Halemaʻumaʻu since December 2024, with many visitors hiking trails and visiting overlooks to watch the eruption. However, there are many other trails across the unique, lava-strewn landscape of Kīlauea that can be hiked during pauses between lava fountaining episodes, including the Footprints Trail.

    Hawaiʻi National Guard assists Maui and Kauaʻi with vital response following Hurricane Lowell

    The Hawaiʻi National Guard mobilized to execute operations leading up to and in the wake of Hurricane Lowell.