Kaua‘i News Free car seat safety events planned arond Kauaʻi in September
Kaua‘i News Brown water advisory lifted for Kauaʻi, continues for three areas

Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved "whitelist" of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban. September 02, 2026 · 05:00am
Kauaʻi County offices, facilities to close for Labor Day
Kauaʻi County will close its offices, neighborhood centers, and essential public facilities, such as refuse transfer stations and redemption centers, on Labor Day.Hawai‘i News Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands…
Hawai‘i News Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care
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Kaua‘i News
Free car seat safety events planned arond Kauaʻi in September
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 0 to 14.
Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved “whitelist” of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool adjusts hours due to staffing issues
Starting Sept. 3, the Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will operate on a reduced schedule due to staffing shortages, affecting its hours of operation during the week.
Brown water advisory lifted for Kauaʻi, continues for three areas
The brown water advisory has been lifted at Kōloa Landing but remains in effect at three beaches.
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands, but not wind or rain
Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.
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Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved “whitelist” of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands, but not wind or rain
Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.
Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care
The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.
6 new Pwo navigators inducted by Polynesian Voyaging Society
Four Native Hawaiian women among the inductees, marking a historic new chapter in the legacy of Master Navigator Mau Piailug and future of leadership in Polynesian voyaging.
$1.5M-plus in kona low assistance through Office of Hawaiian Affairs relief programs
The agency continues to deliver — nearly 6 months after severe kona lows in March caused flooding and damage in communities throughout Hawaiʻi — emergency and recovery assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries through a coordinated group of relief programs.
Big Island News
Hawai’i Island police arrest 17 motorists from Aug. 17-23 on Big Island roadways
Five of the drivers arrested for DUI were involved in traffic crashes; one was younger than 21 years old. Police report DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue islandwide.
Wind advisory issued for portions of Hawai‘i Island
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the winds are not directly related to Hurricane Lowell, which is passing several hundred miles south of the Hawaiian Islands.
Coconut Island Pedestrian Bridge deemed in ‘serious condition’ 4 years before collapsing in November
At the time of the report in January 2022, engineers said while the bridge had parts that were deteriorating, it still was safe enough for the public and county staff, but with limitations.
Public input sought for update to University of Hawaiʻi Mauna Kea master management plan
“We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us," said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.
Maui News
First Tee Hawaiʻi opens registration for programs across Hawaiʻi
Registration is open for First Tee — Hawaiʻi's fall programming opportunities of 2026. First Tee — Hawaiʻi is a youth development organization that helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf.
Maui Weather Forecast for September 02, 2026
The trade winds are slowly edging upwards and are expected to build to strong and gusty levels over the windier spots across Maui County and the Big Island...
Following Schatz-McMahon agreement, Hawaiʻi providers set to receive $30M in federal funding by Friday
Following an agreement between US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Education Secretary Linda McMahon, the US Department of Education finalized an extension to fully fund the Native Hawaiian Education Program for another year and today awarded $29.7 million of that funding, which is set to go to Hawai‘i providers by Friday.
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to remain a powerful hurricane for the next several days
The trade winds are slowly edging upwards and are expected to build to strong and gusty levels over the windier spots across Maui County and the Big Island today. Winds will be on the uptick across Kauaʻi and Oʻahu as well, but not quite as strong as the southern islands. The uptick in winds is in response to Hurricane Lowell, currently about 460 miles east-southeast of Hilo. The system is passing to our south while a high pressure system is situated far to the north.
