Kaua‘i News County reminds residents vehicle registration renewal options are available while…
Kaua‘i News US Coast Guard restores navigation aids, reopens harbors following Hurricane Lowell

Kauaʻi cancer survivor, other advocates from Hawaiʻi urge Congress to increase funding for research
About 800 cancer patients, survivors and other advocates traveled to Washington, D.C., to urge passage of the Clinical Trial Modernization Act. September 18, 2026 · 05:00am
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami on Thursday encouraged visitors to participate in the Garden Isle’s recovery by supporting local businesses, adds people should avoid the Wainiha and Hāʻena areas in wake of the hurricane.Kaua‘i News Pacific Missile Range Facility guest passes reopen with limited access and select sites
Hawai‘i News State warns public about fraudulent letters referencing a state agency
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DMV closed on Kauaʻi due to fire leaving residents who need license renewals in limbo

All state parks on Kauaʻi will remain closed for foreseeable future due to Hurricane…

American Red Cross volunteers traveled around Kaua‘i, offering food, water, gloves, hugs…

Remnant moisture from former TS Norbert forecast to produce moderate to heavy rainfall…

Arizona farm sending Hawaiʻi 1 million eggs as part of federal price-fixing settlement

So Delicious dairy-free salted caramel frozen dessert pints recalled; state health…

Water conservation notice lifted for Kalāheo-Kōloa, Līhuʻe-Kapaʻa and Hanalei service…

Verified GoFundMe fundraisers support those impacted by Hurricane Lowell

‘Dark Skies’ initiated over Pacific Missile Range Facility during shearwater…

Kauaʻi businesses rebuild from Hurricane Lowell while weighing when — and how —…

Hurricane Lowell triggers another payout of Hawaiʻi’s first-ever Reef insurance, the…

Deadline suspended for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe Park observatory final…

Kaua‘i County reminds real property tax owners about deadline for some upcoming relief…

Water conservation notice lifted for Hanapēpē-ʻEleʻele, Kekaha-Waimea service areas
Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi cancer survivor, other advocates from Hawaiʻi urge Congress to increase funding for research
About 800 cancer patients, survivors and other advocates traveled to Washington, D.C., to urge passage of the Clinical Trial Modernization Act.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami on Thursday encouraged visitors to participate in the Garden Isle’s recovery by supporting local businesses, adds people should avoid the Wainiha and Hāʻena areas in wake of the hurricane.
County reminds residents vehicle registration renewal options are available while services remain shuttered
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.
US Coast Guard restores navigation aids, reopens harbors following Hurricane Lowell
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.
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.
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Hawaii News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Friday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami on Thursday encouraged visitors to participate in the Garden Isle’s recovery by supporting local businesses, adds people should avoid the Wainiha and Hāʻena areas in wake of the hurricane.
Volcano Watch: Ups and downs of lava fountaning episode forecasting with tilt data
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.
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.
Big Island News
Windward Planning Commission approves permit for future Keaʻau health center
The $90 million health center promises comprehensive medical and behavioral health services, catering to growing community needs by 2028.
Flood watch canceled for all Hawaiian Islands
The National Weather Service said in its 3 a.m. Friday advisory that flooding no longer is expected to pose a threat.
Volcano Watch: Ups and downs of lava fountaning episode forecasting with tilt data
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.
Maui News
Department of Fire and Public Safety announces recent promotions
The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety announced the promotion of: Jonathan Duncan and Tye Perdido to Fire Captain; Jarrett Sakamoto and Kendall Willing to Firefighter III; Cameron Layer to Firefighter II; and Liane Mickey to Ocean Safety Officer III. These promotions were effective on or before Sept. 16, 2026.
DLNR lands on Kauaʻi remain closed for public safety following Hurricane Lowell
All Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) lands on Kaua‘i will remain closed to the public into the foreseeable future due to widespread damage from Hurricane Lowell. In particular, the public is urged to avoid Kōke‘e State Park and Kōke‘e Road, where many catastrophic, unmitigated hazards exist throughout the landscape.
Maui Surf Forecast for September 18, 2026
A south swell will fill in early Friday and surf will reach near advisory levels by Saturday. Surf along east-facing shores will maintain over the next several...
September Hawaiian Music Series to feature Maui musician Ron Kualaʻau
The Hawaiian Music Series continues its 2026 season in Lahaina with its next free community concert on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6–7:30 p.m. The performance will take place on the lawn of Waiola Church and will feature Maui musician Ron Kualaʻau.
