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Hurricane Lowell recovery continues around Kaua‘i, some of which is still experiencing power outages, without access to some areas and other hazards; 96% of Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative members had their power back by Saturday night and work continues clearing trees and more in the hardest-hit places, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Saturday the limited reopening of some state lands early Monday morning.

Some offices could reopen sooner than others, depending on when computer systems are restored. The county will share updates as in-person services resume.

Effort includes $467,075 coming to Hawai’i for expansion of community stewardship at restored wetland sites, increasing coordination among agencies, landowners and organizations working on wetland restoration and reducing regulatory barriers for wetland restoration practitioners.

The planet, known as Elias 2-24 b, is still gathering material from the disk of gas and dust surrounding its young host star, allowing scientists to study a giant planet that is growing.

Grants of up to $1,000 are available to Hawai‘i residents impacted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell, with a Nov. 4 deadline to apply.

Federal spending on Hawaiʻi’s tenant-based rental vouchers — more commonly called Section 8 housing — more than tripled since 2003, even after accounting for inflation; yet, the number of families getting assistance only modestly grew; the reason is simple: Hawaiʻi rents climbed dramatically.

But Kauaʻiʻs unexpected agricultural bounty that started as a devastating challenge was turned into a community-wide, guacamole-fueled bonding experience called the Great Guac-Off.

Kauaʻi, Maui and Oʻahu commissioner applicants needed; anyone interested in serving in any of those posts is encouraged to submit an application by the end of 2026, especially for the Kauaʻi and Maui seats to ensure they continue to have voting representation.

It’s time to start sending in holiday letters to the North Pole resident, care of U.S. Postal Service, to help provide keiki and families with a warm and bright holiday season.

The installation of the crosswalks will require a single-lane closure in one direction at a time.

There was a decrease in crimes against persons and property and crimes against society, including drug offenses and weapon law violations.

Road resurfacing is scheduled for Ulu Mahi subdivision in Līhuʻe and Menehune Road in Waimea.

The bridge had been weight-limited to 5 tons or below to address erosion damage from Hurricane Lowell.

About 800 cancer patients, survivors and other advocates traveled to Washington, D.C., to urge passage of the Clinical Trial Modernization Act.

Recently, re-inflation of the summit became more unsteady during the ongoing episodic eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island; now, following the opening of new vents Sept. 14-16 in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, it appears the behavior of the volcano might have changed.

The public also is reminded that the division’s satellite office at Kapaʻa Armory is open for inquiries only; staff are available to answer Division of Motor Vehicles-related questions.

Crews worked from Sept. 9-15 conducting dive operations, repositioning damaged navigation aids and delivering equipment to restore safe access to affected waterways, including Port Allen Small Boat Harbor and Nāwiliwili Harbor on Kauaʻi.

Recovery operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell are ongoing throughout the installation; however, some recreational areas sustained minimal damage during the storm and personnel were able to safely restore select sites for guest recreational use.

A series of fraudulent mailers is using Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority’s name to imply legitimacy in home warranty and mortgage protection scams.

University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that fire ants prefer cooked beef and sunflower seeds over water-packed tuna.