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Coastal flooding throughout Kaua‘i now expected through Wednesday afternoon

Hawai‘i Island is expected to see isolated minor coastal flooding starting in the afternoon hours during the daily peak tides through Wednesday.

Minor coastal flooding expected during high tide through Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood statement for the all islands for low-lying coastal areas until Thursday.

Fire Weather Watch set for leeward areas of Hawaiian Islands

Dry fuels combined with strong trade winds and lowering humidities could produce critical fire weather conditions Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

Conservation company Pono Pacific is hiring

For the last 23 years, Pono Pacific has been providing specialized sustainability services, including native habitat restoration and maintenance, invasive species eradication, predator-proof fence construction, trail conservation and maintenance, and food and energy security.

Cancellation of monthly siren and emergency alert system test for September

The canceled test had been scheduled within 15 minutes of a planned moment of worldwide prayer and remembrance for those killed or missing in the Maui wildfires.

Injured hiker rescued in Kalalau Sunday

Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a female with an ankle injury near Kalalau Beach shortly after 5:45 p.m. on Sunday.

ProsPac donates $100K to Maui Food Bank

Maui Food Bank is providing meals to displaced residents and collecting donations of non-perishables, food, and hygiene products. As of last week, the organization reported it had distributed over 250,000 pounds of food to emergency shelters.

Maui Health hold toy drive, organizing ukulele donations to Maui children

Maui Health was able to deliver several hundred toys in hopes of providing a little bit of joy to keiki and their families.

7.1 magnitude earthquake in Bali Sea; NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi from a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck in the Bali Sea, off the coast of Indonesia.

Free shipment of donated supplies to Kapalua on Maui extended by Mokulele Airlines

To date, Mokulele has collected and shipped more than 40,000 pounds of supplies since resuming its daily service flights to Kapalua on Aug. 11, three days following the devastating wildfires on West Maui.

Maui wildfires update: Search continues for missing people following deadly Lāhainā wildfire

The West Maui community were again threatened by a brushfire that broke out Saturday afternoon in Kāʻanapali, leading to the evacuation of residents at Anapuni Loop and West Mahipuna Place.

Hōkūleʻa crew pays tribute to victims in deadly Lāhainā wildfire during its stop in Washington State

The deadly wildfires on Maui were at the forefront of everyone’s minds when the legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa and her crew arrived in Seattle, Washington over the weekend. More than 2,000 people gathered at Pier 62 Saturday to welcome the crew, who have been sailing since June as part of the global launch of Moananuiākea, […]

Lāhainā community mourns lives lost in deadly fire that killed 115 people; 388 still missing

Almost every day, more names are released by the Maui Police Department of people who died in the fire — 40 so far. We honor their memory.

5th Circuit Court on Kauaʻi seeks applicants for independent grand jury counsel

Whenever a grand jury is impaneled, an independent counsel is appointed to advise the jury’s members regarding matters it will consider.

Overnight road closure scheduled in Wailua for portion of Leho Drive

The closure will take place on Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 , and Sept. 8 to Sept. 9, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., weather permitting.

Maui wildfires update: Names of 3 more victims released; search efforts in Lāhainā disaster area continue

The death toll in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in the past century remains at 115; a total of 38 victims have been identified so far.

Former Hawai’i County Civil Defense chief to lead Maui Emergency Management Agency in interim

Darryl Oliveira, the former Big Island civil defense administrator and longtime firefighter, will take over day-to-day operations of the Valley Isle’s emergency management agency, including response to the Maui wildfire disaster, as of Aug. 28.

Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Aug. 26-Sept. 1

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Maui wildfires update: County validates 388 persons missing following Lāhainā blaze, 1,732 reported found

Maui County officials released a list of 388 people who have been validated as missing since the Aug. 8 Lāhainā fire.

Kaua‘i Humane Society to host adoption event in celebration of National Dog Day

In addition, Kaua’i Humane Society is hosting a “Name Your Adoption Price” event through Aug. 27. All animals adopted this weekend will cost as much as the adopting family would like to pay.
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