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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. September 02, 2026 · 05:00am
Category 5 Hurricane Lowell expected to remain a powerful hurricane for the rest of the week
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.Kaua‘i News Free car seat safety events planned arond Kauaʻi in September
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Kaua‘i News
Category 5 Hurricane Lowell expected to remain a powerful hurricane for the rest of the week
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.
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.
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Hawaii News
Category 5 Hurricane Lowell expected to remain a powerful hurricane for the rest of the week
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.
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.
Big Island News
Category 5 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for Big Island beginning Wednesday
A high surf advisory is now issued for the southeast portion of the Big Island until 6 a.m. on Thursday.
Maui News
Executive Office on Early Learning opens 18 new public Pre-K classrooms
More Hawaiʻi families will have access to free, high-quality early learning opportunities this school year as the Executive Office on Early Learning opens 18 new public prekindergarten classrooms across 15 public school campuses.
Seascape at Maui Ocean Center launches new breakfast menu
Starting Monday, Sept. 7, the award-winning restaurant overlooking Māʻalaea Harbor will serve breakfast daily from 10 a.m. to noon and lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lowell rapidly intensifies to Category 5; forecast to remain major hurricane for several days
Hurricane Lowell has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 system and is expected to remain a major hurricane for the next several days, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
President approves Major Disaster Declaration for Hawaiʻi following M-6.0 earthquake in May 2026
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Hawaiʻi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the 6.0 earthquake reported on May 22, 2026 in the Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo of Hawaiʻi Island.
