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Lowell to remain a major hurricane when it makes its closest approach to Hawaiian Islands
Forecasters said that it is still too soon to determine the exact track of the Category 4 hurricane, which now has sustained winds near 140 mph. September 03, 2026 · 05:38am
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Kaua‘i News
Lowell to remain a major hurricane when it makes its closest approach to Hawaiian Islands
Forecasters said that it is still too soon to determine the exact track of the Category 4 hurricane, which now has sustained winds near 140 mph.
Lane closures scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa from Sept. 8-11
Impacted roads are Lehua Street, Inia Street, Kukui Street, Ulu Street and ʻŌhiʻa Road; Closures are scheduled for 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8-11 and are part of a multi-week project to clean and inspect the sewer collection system.
State announces automated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program mass replacement, extended deadline
The critical updates will help families throughout the state who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.
First-grade teacher on Kaua‘i among finalists for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year
The teacher selected will go on to represent Hawaiʻi at the National Teacher of the Year Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
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Hawaii News
Lowell to remain a major hurricane when it makes its closest approach to Hawaiian Islands
Forecasters said that it is still too soon to determine the exact track of the Category 4 hurricane, which now has sustained winds near 140 mph.
State announces automated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program mass replacement, extended deadline
The critical updates will help families throughout the state who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.
First-grade teacher on Kaua‘i among finalists for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year
The teacher selected will go on to represent Hawaiʻi at the National Teacher of the Year Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Hurricane Lowell to remain a powerful hurricane, high surf advisory issued for south-facing shores
Swells generated by Lowell will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions and are predicted to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands beginning today.
News in brief for Sept. 2: AEDs installed, Community Day, strengthening bilateral ties and nearly $30M coming to state
A quick look at news stories happening throughout the state and beyond.
University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on 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.
Big Island News
More than 850 Kaʻū students return to in-person classes 2 weeks after Hurricane Lala
Students at two schools hardest hit by hurricane reconnect with teachers and classmates as recovery effort continues.
Water service restored to most customers in Nā‘ālehu-Wai‘ōhinu area
Hawai'i County Department of Water Supply prioritizing restoration efforts for remaining about 60 accounts in Wai‘ōhinu Homestead and portions of South Point Road service areas; department appreciates continued patience and cooperation of customers
Lowell remains Category 4 hurricane; could bring storm impacts to western portions of the state by next week
Lowell is expected to maintain its major hurricane intensity as it continues to move over warm waters over the next few days, according to the 5 a.m. Thursday advisory update from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island during Labor Day Weekend: Canoe races and festival celebrate Queen Lili’uokalani, cacao tasting, drag races, Lala relief and more
The 2026 Labor Day Weekend will help everyone around the Big Island relax and rest during their long holidays from work or school; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island during the long holiday weekend now!
Maui News
Schatz leads roundtable discussion on improving repatriation of Native Hawaiian remains, cultural items
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) recently led a roundtable discussion with community leaders to evaluate the repatriation of Native Hawaiian ancestral remains and cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and to identify ways to strengthen the law’s implementation.
Caution is advised for Hāna Relay, Sept. 12
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is asking drivers to watch for runners taking part in the Hāna Relay on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
850 Kaʻū students return to in-person learning following Hurricane Lala
More than 850 students from the two Hawai‘i public schools most impacted by Hurricane Lala are returning to in-person learning this week, marking a significant step forward for school communities that have spent the past two weeks navigating storm damage, utility disruptions and impacts in their surrounding communities.
Maui Council panel votes 5-4 to adopt sea-level-rise criteria for apartment rezoning in new hotel districts
The Maui County Council's Housing and Land Use Committee voted 5-4 last week to adopt criteria for which apartment-zoned vacation rental properties can be recommended to the Maui Planning Commission for hotel-district rezoning, tying eligibility to how deeply a property sits within the county's Sea Level Rise Exposure Area.
