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Nolo is forecast to move to the north or north-northeast later today through Friday, followed by a sharp westward turn by Saturday in the vicinity of the Big Island.

Kauaʻi County’s Section 8 landlords may face delays in housing assistance payments as recovery efforts from Hurricane Lowell continue.

Authorities are investigating a tragic collision on ʻElepaio Road where 91-year-old cyclist Bonifacio Ventura succumbed to his injuries after being struck by an SUV.

The prized 63-foot yacht had been donated to the nonprofit and was expected to give generations of Kauaʻi youth a chance to learn seamanship and experience extended voyages.

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative reported 98% of members restored as of Wednesday afternoon. Crews are focused on the areas of Wainiha and Hā‘ena. Pocket outages are also being addressed from Hanalei to Kekaha.

The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.

During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

“Our families have been through a lot these past couple of weeks, and the last thing anyone needs is a permit fee or an expired license standing in the way of getting back on their feet,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.

Utility cooperative reports as of Tuesday afternoon about 732 members remain without power, with restoration total standing at 98%.

Tourism industry leaders are coming together in Honolulu for the annual Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference Thursday and Friday.

Also honored was Kauaʻi teacher Tammy Carvalho of Kapaʻa Elementary.

Hurricane Lowell has left Kaua’i’s National Tropical Botanical Gardens in disarray, with damaged trees, infrastructure, and rare plant collections forcing a suspension of public tours as recovery efforts continue.

Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.

The public is urged to use caution when accessing forested areas, as many unmitigated hazards exist.

At UH, 80% of first-time undergraduates across 10 campuses graduated debt-free during the 2024–25 academic year.

“We’ve lost years and years of sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears during 14-hour workdays in the fields, no matter what the weather was pounding rain or scorching sunlight — all gone in one night,” said Usa Meephol, whose family owns three farms on Kaua’i.

As First Tee – Hawaiʻi works to expand its programs and reach more keiki across the islands, one thing is essential: caring coaches who are ready to make a difference.

There is no firm date yet for when full services will be restored, as in-person services depend on County IT restoring the connection to the state mainframe.

The storm is currently not a threat to the Hawaiian Islands.