Hawai‘i News Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
Hawai‘i News Deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands includes 10 local scientists, students…
Kauaʻi’s North Shore down to one temporary gas station with 3-month closure of Kīlauea Aloha Gas
The renovation is to replace underground fuel tanks, expand its fueling capacity and add diesel. October 09, 2026 · 05:00am
Brown water advisory canceled for Kauaʻi, several beaches remain in effect
A brown water advisory remains active for Kauaʻi, affecting popular spots like Poʻipū Beach Pavilion and Waimea Bay Landing due to recent weather conditions.Community Kaua‘i Humane Society welcomes new chief executive officer
Hawai‘i News Hawaiʻi art competition now taking entries from students in grades 7-12
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Port Allen Airport public parking closed through the weekend
Approval of 2 major disaster declarations will help Hawaiʻi recover from recent storms
Households hosting families displaced by recent storms can get support from new Hawaiian…
Rebuilding of Kauaʻi County’s Kāpule Building from extensive fire damage remains…
October is ‘Stop the Ant Month’ in Hawaiʻi
Kapaʻa Swimming Pool reopens today
24/7 closure of westbound Halekō Road to Nāwiliwili Road scheduled in Līhuʻe
From Hive to Table: Kauaʻi Honey Challenge invites beekeepers to put their diverse…
Kauaʻi County accepts $100,000 IT services donation to repair damage caused by Kapule…
Kauaʻi Police Department’s Joseph Himongala honored as statewide law enforcement…
Hawaiian Council launches statewide housing support program for storm-related families
Forum explores next chapter in Hawaiʻiʻs economic relationship with Japan
Raised crosswalk work set for Kūhio, Kaumualiʻi Highways begins this week
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Kaua‘i News
Brown water advisory canceled for Kauaʻi, several beaches remain in effect
Hanamāʻulu Beach added to list of beaches around the Garden Isle where brown water advisories remain in place.
Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
The fact that the Island of Hawaiʻi has active volcanoes means we have lots and lots of earthquakes; most aren’t strong enough to be felt let alone devastating, but every once in a while, large earthquakes are produced, such as the magnitude-6 in West Hawaiʻi earlier this year.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama; but no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi or the Pacific basin
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama this morning, but at 8:38 a.m. the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no threat of a tsunami to Hawaiʻi.
Deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands includes 10 local scientists, students, educators
The expedition will utilize remotely operated vehicles and seafloor mapping technologies to explore never-before-seen ridges, seamounts and abyssal plains throughout the Hawaiian Archipelago.
Kauaʻi’s North Shore down to one temporary gas station with 3-month closure of Kīlauea Aloha Gas
The renovation is to replace underground fuel tanks, expand its fueling capacity and add diesel.
Kaua‘i Humane Society welcomes new chief executive officer
Chris Machorek brings more than three decades of senior leadership experience in the hospitality industry on Kaua‘i, with extensive experience leading organizations, developing teams, managing complex operations and building strong relationships.
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Hawaii News
Volcano Watch: Remembering a time when I forgot Hawaiʻi has earthquakes
The fact that the Island of Hawaiʻi has active volcanoes means we have lots and lots of earthquakes; most aren’t strong enough to be felt let alone devastating, but every once in a while, large earthquakes are produced, such as the magnitude-6 in West Hawaiʻi earlier this year.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama; but no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi or the Pacific basin
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Panama this morning, but at 8:38 a.m. the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no threat of a tsunami to Hawaiʻi.
Deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands includes 10 local scientists, students, educators
The expedition will utilize remotely operated vehicles and seafloor mapping technologies to explore never-before-seen ridges, seamounts and abyssal plains throughout the Hawaiian Archipelago.
Hawaiʻi art competition now taking entries from students in grades 7-12
Public, private, charter and homeschool students may enter the competition, with entries due Dec. 12.
Approval of 2 major disaster declarations will help Hawaiʻi recover from recent storms
The declarations provide Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance funding on a cost-sharing basis to supplement recovery efforts in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi County and Maui County following Hurricane Lala in August, as well as Kauaʻi and Maui counties for impacts from Hurricane Lowell in September.
Big Island News
Police release body cam footage from Ocean View officer-involved shooting
Viewer discretion advised; footage from an incident Wednesday afternoon in which an officer shot and killed 31-year-old Nafetelai Teisina of Ocean View following an alleged theft incident in the parking lot of an Ocean View shopping center.
Hawaiʻi students in grades 7-12 invited to participate in art competition
Public, private, charter and homeschool students may enter the competition, with entries due Dec. 12.
Maui News
Maui County seeking dozens of volunteers to serve on boards and commissions
Maui County is recruiting volunteers for 77 seats for more than 30 boards and commissions, including the Maui Planning Commission, Police Commission, Fire and Public Safety Commission, Liquor Control Commission, Salary Commission, Urban Design Review Board and others. Responsibilities include hearing public testimony, reviewing policies and standards and making recommendations. Positions are appointed by the […]
22nd Annual Lāhainā Town Cleanup rescheduled for Saturday
Volunteers, residents and visitors are welcome to participate in the 22nd Annual Lāhainā Town Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, bringing the community together for a morning of service throughout Lahaina. The cleanup was originally scheduled for Sept. 26, but it was rescheduled because of the approach of Hurricane Nolo. The event is free […]
Governor proclaims Oct. 4-10 as Fire Prevention Week, with focus on lithium-ion battery safety
Gov. Josh Green has proclaimed Oct. 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in Hawaiʻi, urging residents to help prevent lithium-ion battery fires through proper use, charging and disposal. The proclamation is dated Oct. 9. The proclamation identifies this year’s theme as “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower,” emphasizing everyday charging habits that […]
2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards set for Oct. 21
The Maui Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 21 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club Waikapu Ballroom. Registration is required for this Academy Awards-style event honoring Maui small businesses. Tickets may be purchased at MauiChamber.com by clicking on the Events page. Meals are $125 […]
