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County departments assess damages, other impacts — including water conservation request for several communities and service disruption in Kīlauea — and Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues power restoration efforts.

The shipping company’s sailing schedule was disrupted because of the major winter storm that passed through the state. Barge was originally scheduled to sail Thursday from Honolulu.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu says surf should remain at advisory thresholds through tonight before likely falling below advisory levels Saturday.

Participants were invited to submit a poem in haiku format or art recognizing Hawaiʻi’s volcanic landscapes in the following age divisions: elementary (grades K-5), middle school (grades 6-8), high school and adult. Nearly 60 entries were received, most from kamaʻāina.

Kaua‘i County offers updates on response to major winter storm, preparation tips and more information to keep the community informed.

Walter Dods Jr. RISE Center is an integrated living and learning community, advancing sustainability practices through its design, construction and operations.

Actions were taken by staff, personnel and crew at Hawai‘i’s airports and harbors as well as on its highways to make sure they are ready for impacts from the storm.

Unusually strong winter storm expected to pass just north of Kaua‘i, dragging cold front up through entire state, with tropical moisture and instability provided by strong southerly kona winds.

Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with localized gusts of more than 60 mph, are expected with a major winter storm headed toward the islands. Winds are forecast to increase near Kaua‘i this evening into the night.

From the mid-20th century to about 2010, Mauna Loa was less active, whereas Kīlauea was highly active. During this time, the chemistry of lava from Kīlauea became more similar to typical lava from Mauna Loa. Since 2010, researchers at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and their colleagues observed a change in lava chemistry at Kīlauea.

Kīlauea’s summit is already showing signs of renewed inflation, however, so it might not be long until an Episode 8 of lava fountaining and flows is underway.

Motorists are reminded that lane closure schedules can change at any time, without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Fireworks and firecrackers are only allowed to be ignited on private property between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 29.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said based on the durations of Episodes 5 and 6, and the short pauses that separated them, Episode 7 of eruptive activity in the volcano’s caldera will likely last 10 to 20 hours.

Hawai‘i health officials recommend staying out of the water for 48 to 72 hours to avoid any higher than normal levels of pollutant that could cause infection or sickness, such as leptospirosis.

Speed and weather conditions appear to be suspected factors in the crash. Kaua‘i police continue to investigate.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says a new eruptive episode in the Big Island volcano’s caldera could begin sometime between Jan. 27 and Jan. 31. The north vent continued to glow strongly the night of Jan. 26 in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, indicating magma remains close to the surface.

In 2025, more than 9,000 residents in Hawaiʻi will be diagnosed with cancer, with more than 2,000 residents expected to die from the disease, according to the  American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Projections in 2025 mark an uptick in cases, but a decline in deaths compared to 2024.

The most recent eruptive event of the Big Island volcano stopped at 12:36 p.m. Jan. 25, but Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says another episode could start within the next 1 to 2 days.

Sgt. Mike Nii and Officer Nicholas Kam were each awarded the Life Saving Medal because they “went above and beyond” to save the life of an unresponsive driver in December 2024.