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Outer rain bands from Hurricane Nolo forecast to bring some rain to Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau this week
Hurricane Nolo moves toward Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and is on track to arrive on Tuesday.
Brown water advisory issued for beach in Kekaha
The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
Relief organizations urged to assist Kauaʻi as Hurricane Lowell recovery continues
Kauaʻi faces continued challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as local organizations strive to fill the void left by limited national aid.
In-person services resume today at Līhuʻe Civic Center
The County of Kauaʻi is resuming several of its services in person today (Monday, Sept. 28) following the Kāpule Building fire.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County hits Day 21 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Nolo moves away from the Hawaiian Islands.
Voyage to Fiji, Tuvalu planned for Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia postponed because of weather
This would have been the first visit by the traditional voyaging canoes to Fiji and Tuvalu; the visits were postponed potentially until May 2027.
High surf advisory for east, south shorelines of Kauaʻi due to Nolo extended to 6 a.m. Monday
Waves of 10 to 14 feet are forecast Sunday morning and will diminish to 9 to 12 feet Sunday evening.
State deposit beverage container program to get updated segregation rates
Rates are periodically updated because beverage container sizes and weights change with time; all certified redemption centers are required to use the revised rates beginning Oct. 1.
25,000 people read more than 180,000 books during Hawaiʻi’s Summer Reading Challenge
The reading program received overwhelming response from Hawaiʻi readers, who logged more than 8.8 million minutes of reading over eight weeks.
Kauaʻi Community College rallies behind students after Hurricane Lowell
Many are struggling to prioritize education while addressing basic needs, home damage, caregiving, emotional exhaustion, utility disruptions and financial strain.
Popular Kaumumene Trail in Princeville reopens after completion of safety project
The project restored safe public access to the beach by removing hazards, managing the vegetation, improving drainage to reduce erosion, reconstructing the trail, and installing and repairing safety features.
City and County of Honolulu Division of Motor Vehicles assisting Kaua‘i residents
The O‘ahu office stepped up to temporarily assist Garden Isle residents who need a duplicate of their driver’s licenses while Kaua‘i County Division of Motor Vehicles remains closed for in-person services following a recent fire in the Kāpule Building at Līhu‘e Civic Center.
Pre-landfall presidential emergency declaration request for Nolo from governor approved
Declaration provides federal assistance for emergency protective measures in the City and County of Honolulu as well as Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties, including direct federal assistance, at a 75% federal cost share.
Volcano Watch: From aloha to talofa; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory monitors American Samoa
The observatory based on the Big Island in Hawai‘i most of the year remotely keeps an eye on American Samoa, annual visits to the U.S. territory are essential for maintaining and strengthening partnerships on those islands and the territory’s volcano and earthquake monitoring network.
Reports of Verizon customers on Kaua‘i having issues connecting with non-emergency police dispatch line
Kaua‘i Police Department provided two additional numbers for Verizon customers experiencing connection issues.
Hurricane Nolo online rainfall, wind tracker launched by University of Hawaiʻi
The tracker provides observations intended to offer a straightforward way for residents, emergency managers, researchers, media and others to monitor observed rainfall and wind conditions as Hurricane Nolo approaches and moves through Hawaiʻi.
Wind advisory to take effect on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau on Saturday morning
According to the National Weather Service, east winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative seeks deferred accounting treatment for Hurricane Lowell costs
The utility cooperative applied to Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission seeking approval to recover costs and other financial impacts associated with Hurricane Lowell.
Public urged to prevent wildfires during Hurricane Lowell cleanup
Residents, businesses and crews have made steady progress on recovery since the hurricane and officials want that to continue safely; the public is reminded that what starts as a small spark among dry brush and storm debris can become a raging blaze.
Hawaiʻi coffee producers concerned about compounding challenges from repeated severe weather
Hawaiʻi Coffee Association calls attention to the cumulative impact on farmers and need for long-term preparedness and resilience.
