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Scrap metal bin relocated at Kekaha Landfill; county reminds residents about recycling rules

The bin was moved to an area near the refuse drop-off location; relocation allows staff to better monitor materials being placed in the bin, as some recent drop-offs have contained prohibited items.

Ka‘aina Hull selected for 2026 National Wildfire Mitigation Award

Hull was recognized for his work in creating and implementing a program to reduce wildfire risk on the Garden Isle.

2 victims identified in Kauaʻi helicopter were visitors from Massachusetts; pilot’s status not known

The two people who survived the crash remain at Wilcox Medical Center in Līhue with undisclosed injuries.

County officials give update on Kona low impacts, deployment of personnel to Maui

Since Kauaʻi was left relatively unscathed after the Kona low storms and is assisting Maui’s recovery efforts.

Kaua‘i District Health Office to host open house for National Public Health Week

The county district health office is inviting the public to learn about public health services, programs and job opportunities on April 10.

UPDATE: 3 dead, 2 injured in Kalalau Beach helicopter crash, Kaua‘i police say

The helicopter was reported to be a white Hughes OH-6 Cayuse operated by Airborne Aviation, with one pilot and four passengers aboard at the time of the crash-landing Thursday 100 yards off the the coast of remote Kalalau Beach along Nāpali Coast.
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UPDATE: 3 dead, 2 injured in Kalalau Beach helicopter crash, Kaua‘i police say
Kalalau Trail open again today after state crew discovers less damage than anticipated
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Residents unable to return home following Kona low qualify for temporary housing

Temporary housing options are available for residents whose homes were left uninhabitable following the recent Kona low storm systems.

County officials give update on Kona low impacts, deployment of personnel to Maui

Since Kauaʻi was left relatively unscathed after the Kona low storms and is assisting Maui’s recovery efforts.

Volcano Watch: Taking Big Island volcano Kīlauea’s temperature

Geochemical analysis of erupted tephra samples during the past decade help scientists understand the temperature of Kīlauea’s shallow magma system under the summit — and things have been “heating up!”

Astronomers put new spin on how planets form through largest survey of exoplanets using Big Island observatory

‘Spin is a fossil record of how a planet formed,’ said study lead author and researcher at Northwestern University Dino Chih-Chun Hsu in an announcement about the discovery. ‘By measuring how quickly these worlds rotate, we can start to piece together the physical processes that shaped them tens to hundreds of millions of years ago.’

Gov. Josh Green to choose two candidates for open Honolulu seats on UH Board of Regents

Two seats representing Honolulu County, one seat representing Hawaiʻi County and one seat representing Maui County are open on the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.

Step forward for affordable housing: PAL Hawai‘i encourages community to walk with it in 2026 Kaua‘i Charity Walk

It’s a fun, family-friendly morning — and every dollar PAL raises goes directly back to the nonprofit affordable housing provider; even better: the more community members who participate will literally multiply the nonprofit’s impact.

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UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Pauoa Bay to Honokōhau Harbor

Brown waters were caused by recent storms and heavy rain.; several brown water advisories were issued for shorelines from Pololū Valley in North Kohala to Kalae Point (South Point) in Kaʻū.

Hilo theater seeks local talent for production of ‘Frozen: The Musical’

The Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre is calling all performers in Hawaiʻi, ages 8 to 80, to audition for "Frozen: The Musical" at the Hilo Palace Theatre.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 28, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy north-northeast to northeast trade winds will focus clouds and showers over windward and mauka areas with brief downpours possible...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 28, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy north-northeast to northeast trade winds will focus clouds and showers over windward and mauka areas with brief downpours possible...

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Maui Surf Forecast for March 28, 2026

Another small medium-period northwest swell began filling in earlier today, and combined with the fading small short-period northeast wind swell, will...

Community event this Sunday to test coastal water quality following kona storm

Volunteers are needed to help understand how the recent kona storm and floods have affected Maui's coastal areas. The University of Hawaiʻi is leading a community-driven, coastal water quality sampling event across Maui this Sunday, March 29.

Hisako Film Lab hosts Fast Kine Maui 4-Day Film Challenge Premiere Party in Lahaina

Hisako Film Lab, in collaboration with Fuzz Box Productions, invites the community to celebrate local creativity at the Fast Kine Maui 4-Day Film Challenge Premiere Party. The free event will take place on Sunday, March 29 at the Fuzz Box in Lahaina, beginning at 7 p.m., with film screenings starting at 7:30 p.m.

Attorney General Lopez provides biweekly update on public corruption investigation

The Department of the Attorney General today issued its regular biweekly update regarding the ongoing criminal investigation into the previously federally disclosed transfer of approximately $35,000 in funds.