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Dive into the compelling legacy of Filipino labor leader Pablo Manlapit at the Kauaʻi Philippine Cultural Center’s event on Sept. 10.

The Department of Transportation will implement a 24/7 closure of Haleko Road westbound for a week due to concrete work for the ʻUahi Ridge Housing development.

“The details of Lowell’s long-range track and intensity forecasts are more uncertain than usual,” said the 11 p.m. advisory update from Central Pacific Hurricane Center; storm still expected to remain a major hurricane for next several days.

A quick look at news stories happening throughout the state and beyond.

“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.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 0 to 14.

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.

Kauaʻi County will close its offices, neighborhood centers, and essential public facilities, such as refuse transfer stations and redemption centers, on Labor Day.

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.

The brown water advisory has been lifted at Kōloa Landing but remains in effect at three beaches.

The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.

The Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative seeks a new member services and communications manager as Beth Amaro prepares to retire in early 2027.

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.

A quick look at news, entertainment and other items happening around the Garden Isle.

One lane was closed for about 8 hours as crews worked to repair the water main.

Officials advise against swimming and other ocean activities after seeing an 8-foot shark in Hanalei Bay.

A 52-year old visitor from California was airlifted with an apparent ankle injury on Sunday.

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.

Water service will affect Umi Street from the roundabout to Rice Street from 8 p.m Sept. 2 to 4 a.m. Sept. 3.

Joseph Pfeifer will recount Hawai‘i’s support for 9/11 families nearly 25 years ago and share lessons in emergency response during the conference slated for Sept. 24-25 on O‘ahu.