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Photo Gallery: Eight days after Hurricane Lowell, damage and recovery on the Garden Island

Communities in Kauaʻi are tirelessly working through the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell, as striking images reveal the extensive damage caused over Labor Day weekend.

Insurance provider to offer in-person claims assistance this week

Zephyr Insurance is offering in-person claims assistance for policyholders affected by Hurricane Lowell from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Sept. 16 to 18.

UH Mānoa received $1M federal grant to build ‘first-of-its kind’ clean energy research facility

The new Tunable Photoionization Chemical Dynamics Facility will help researchers better understand chemical reactions and could advance cleaner energy technologies in the future.

250 utility workers in the field on Kauaʻi to restore power to North Shore, pocket outages a week after Lowell

Based on progress to date, the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative said it anticipates the first North Shore restorations could occur Wednesday in portions of Princeville and Hanalei, weather permitting.

County of Kauaʻi extends application deadline for Grant-in-Aid program

The grant program funds services or activities that meet a distinct cultural, social, or economic need.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

It’s been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua’i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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UH Mānoa received $1M federal grant to build ‘first-of-its kind’ clean energy research facility

The new Tunable Photoionization Chemical Dynamics Facility will help researchers better understand chemical reactions and could advance cleaner energy technologies in the future.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

It’s been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua’i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.

Salvation Army airlifts pizzas to feed storm-devastated residents, passengers stuck at Līhuʻe Airport

The mass food distribution event in support of Hurricane Lowell relief efforts on Kauaʻi and was in partnership with Domino’s Hawaiʻi and Rainbow Helicopters; fresh slices and aloha arrived the afternoon of Sept. 10.

Earthquake at magnitude-4.0 located south of Pāhala rumbles Big Island

More than 56 “Felt Reports” were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.

Go and Know: Department of Health offers free breast, cervical cancer screenings for eligible women

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Hawaiʻi; an average of 1,287 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 172 die from the disease each year in the islands.

Hawaiʻi sued by feds for claimed preferential treatment of people living in nation without permission

U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.

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Salomon and IRONMAN announce five-year partnership

During the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship, Salomon will bring its first activation to Kona with an immersive pop-up at Kona Heaven from Oct. 7-8.

UH Mānoa to build unique clean energy research facility with $1M federal grant

The new Tunable Photoionization Chemical Dynamics Facility will help researchers better understand chemical reactions and could advance cleaner energy technologies in the future.

State briefs for Sept. 15: State welcomes individuals into leadership roles

Leadership has been appointed at the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the Department of Accounting and General Services New Aloha Stadium Entertainment project.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 15, 2026

Light to moderate trades will strengthen through Wednesday. Moisture from the remains of Norbert should move through the islands Wednesday night through Friday...

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Maui Weather Forecast for September 15, 2026

Light to moderate trades will strengthen through Wednesday. Moisture from the remains of Norbert should move through the islands Wednesday night through Friday...

$1.1M reimbursed to County of Maui for emergency protective measures as a result of wildfires  

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply was reimbursed for more than $1.1 million spent on emergency protective measures as a result of wildfires. The funding is part of a larger $8.2 million in FEMA post-disaster funding approved for Public Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Hawai'i, Nevada, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Hanalei Elementary sets new reopening date as community recovery continues

Teachers and staff at Hanalei Elementary School will return to campus next Friday, Sept. 18, to prepare for reopening, with students returning Monday, Sept. 21.

Maui Surf Forecast for September 15, 2026

Small surf along south-facing shores will continue through Tuesday before a series of long-period S to SSW swells are expected to arrive Wednesday through the...