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“Some additional intensification is possible, and Lowell could regain Category 5 strength later today or tonight,” according to the advisory.

The trail was initially closed to allow county crews to perform necessary repair work.

Keiki in grades K-8 throughout the state are encouraged to learn about fair housing and submit art for a chance to win prizes.

Lowell will bring high surf to south-facing shores and Karina will bring large breaking waves to the east.

The closures are set for today and Saturday and are necessary remove hazardous trees in the work zone in advance of Hurricane Lowell.

John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said on Thursday Lowell is not forecast to have the same impact as ‘Iniki, but people should prepare because it could happen.

Salvin Hilario was sentenced to five years in prison for the death of Kailon Tyndzik in a hit-and-run last year despite family protests against the plea deal.

The exact storm track and impacts remain uncertain; however, the county could experience strong winds, heavy rainfall, dangerous surf and coastal flooding beginning this weekend and continuing into early next week; Kauaʻi Emergency Management is coordinating closely with county, state and federal partners as well as with non-governmental organization and community partners, with updates provided as conditions warrant.

The past year in Hawai‘i has shown disasters such as hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and more can happen with little or no warning; steps you take to prepare for any emergency can help you be better prepared overall.

Kauaʻi authorities are appealing for public assistance to identify a man found deceased on Wednesday morning along the shoreline near Pono Kai Resort.

As the cooperative continues preparing for the possibility of additional storm activity, members are encouraged to review their personal emergency preparedness plans and make sure they are ready for the possibility of prolonged power outages

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.

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.

The critical updates will help families throughout the state who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.

The teacher selected will go on to represent Hawaiʻi at the National Teacher of the Year Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

The bill includes developers adhere to stricter construction, defensible-space and access requirements to reduce the risk of property loss and protect residents from wildfires.

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.

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.