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Remnant moisture from former TS Norbert forecast to produce moderate to heavy rainfall; flood watch issued

An upper level trough is forecast to dig southwest Wednesday night into Thursday, pulling in the remnant moisture; deeper moisture and increasing instability will bring moderate to locally heavy showers, with heaviest rainfall expected in windward and mauka areas.

Arizona farm sending Hawaiʻi 1 million eggs as part of federal price-fixing settlement

Hawaiʻi Foodbank-Kauaʻi will receive five pallets, or 4,500 dozen eggs, in the settlement with Arizona-based Hickmanʻs Family Farms.

So Delicious dairy-free salted caramel frozen dessert pints recalled; state health officials alert public

A potential presence of foreign materials, such as small stones and other hard objects, in the cashew clusters triggered the recall; the product was sold at retailers such as Target and Whole Foods in Hawai‘i.

Water conservation notice lifted for Kalāheo-Kōloa, Līhuʻe-Kapaʻa and Hanalei service areas

Customers in those water systems can resume normal water use; there also are several other water systems around the island that continue to be asked to conserve water until further notice.

Briefs for Sept. 16: University of Hawaiʻi research, student program and outreach events

Recent updates from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Vehicle registration renewal options available; Kapaʻa DMV satellite office open for inquiries only

Residents may renew vehicle registrations at community-based kiosks, online, or through County drop boxes.

UH-Mānoa awarded $3.6M to study hidden health risks from plantation era that surface after Hawaiʻi disasters

The five-year study will follow 1,000 residents to determine whether contaminants can resurface in humans and the environment following wildfires and other disasters.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Progress is being made; however, many residents continue to face impacts from the storm; find updates about food distribution, continuing power restoration efforts, household waste as well as storm debris and recycling sites, water conservation notices and much more.

Verified GoFundMe fundraisers support those impacted by Hurricane Lowell

The community also can directly help communities affected by the storm by donating to or sharing the 2026 Hurricane Relief Fund.

To prepare for storms, don’t forget protective eyewear

Fierce winds, flying debris, broken glass and tree branches are some of the many things that can create serious eye hazards during storms.

Power restored to many North Shore residents on Kaua‘i overnight

Most of the power was restored in Princeville. Crews today will be working on bringing additional customers online in Hanalei, Kīlauea and other areas between Moloa‘a and Hanalei.

‘Dark Skies’ initiated over Pacific Missile Range Facility during shearwater fledgling season

Shearwater fledging season began Tuesday and runs through Dec. 15; the Dark Skies program helps reduce light pollution and improve safe passage for fledglings and the number of fallen seabirds at the U.S. Navy installation has decreased significantly since it began.

Kauaʻi businesses rebuild from Hurricane Lowell while weighing when — and how — tourism should return

In the wake of Hurricane Lowell’s devastation in Kauaʻi, local businesses like North Shore Bike Doktor and Pineapple Kayaks Kauaʻi face a difficult crossroads as they navigate recovery efforts amid uncertainty in the tourism-dependent economy.

Hurricane Lowell triggers another payout of Hawaiʻi’s first-ever Reef insurance, the second time in 3 weeks

Live corals already were documented washed ashore on Kauaʻi, while underwater assessments are being mobilized to determine the extent of reef damage and marine debris.

Florida students sending 253 care packages to kids affected by Hurricane Lowell

The 250 Normalcy Kits were sent by a youth-led nonprofit 5,000 miles to Kaua’i and came with a message: “You are not alone.”

Deadline suspended for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe Park observatory final environmental impact statement

The suspension given by Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources will preserve the public’s opportunity to participate in the state’s decision about the document as Hurricane Lowell recovery continues.

Kaua‘i County reminds real property tax owners about deadline for some upcoming relief programs

The deadline is Sept. 30 for programs such as home and income exemptions, among others; those who previously submitted an application and have not received confirmation if was approved could have to resubmit their application.

Water conservation notice lifted for Hanapēpē-ʻEleʻele, Kekaha-Waimea service areas

Water conservation notices remain in effect until further notice for customers of several other water systems around the Garden Isle.

UPDATE: Man found dead on ocean shoreline fronting Nōmilu Fishpond identified by police

The 74-year-old was ID’d as Steven Palama of Kalāheo, who was discovered dead Sept. 9; he is thought to have died as a result of storm surge from Hurricane Lowell, and an autopsy is pending.

UPDATE: Police ID man found dead in vicinity of Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road

The 69-year-old was identified as Mark Chambers of Wainiha; first responders found him dead Sept. 11 in an area that experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell.
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