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Pacific Missile Range Facility guest passes reopen with limited access and select sites
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.
State warns public about fraudulent letters referencing a state agency
A series of fraudulent mailers is using Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority’s name to imply legitimacy in home warranty and mortgage protection scams.
Researchers suggest cooked beef, sunflower seeds for little fire ants
University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that fire ants prefer cooked beef and sunflower seeds over water-packed tuna.
In honor of late Gov. Ariyoshi, U.S. and State of Hawaiʻi flags to be flown at half-staff
Ariyoshi led Hawaiʻi from 1974 to 1986 and was the state’s third and longest-serving governor. He died in April at age 100.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation fund Kauaʻi disaster response, future resiliency efforts
Through its Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative, rolling grant funding is still available for readiness, response, recovery and rebuilding after Hurricane Lala
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Thursday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Hurricane Lowell recovery efforts continue around Kauaʻi while crews also prepare for increased rain from remnants of former Tropical Storm Norbert.
DMV closed on Kauaʻi due to fire leaving residents who need license renewals in limbo
A recent fire at the Kāpule Building in Līhuʻe that destroyed infrastructure has plunged Kauaʻi’s DMV operations into chaos, halting in-person services and leaving residents scrambling for alternative solutions.
All state parks on Kauaʻi will remain closed for foreseeable future due to Hurricane Lowell damage
The public is urged to avoid Kōke‘e State Park and Kōke‘e Road, where many catastrophic, unmitigated hazards exist throughout the landscape.
American Red Cross volunteers traveled around Kaua‘i, offering food, water, gloves, hugs and smiles
The relief organization started with 18 local volunteers before Hurricane Lowell struck on Labor Day, and at one point had about 100 before scaling down as Kauaʻi recovers.
Hawaiʻi’s top state manager, employee, team of the year honored at 49th Annual Governor’s Awards
Gov. Josh Green honored individual winners Dr. Darren Lerner (State Manager of the Year) and Jessica Chambers (State Employee of the Year).
New deaf history museum celebrates Hawaiʻi’s Deaf community
The new museum at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hamilton Library reflects the the often overlooked Deaf history and culture of Hawaiʻi.
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.
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.
