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    • A Kauaʻi resident donated 50 gallons of gas to neighbors in Kekaha. (Xiomara Yamileth/ Kauaʻi

    Kauaʻi communities lean on faith and generosity, including gas donations, as Lowell cleanup continues

    Scenes of generosity from local residents were everywhere. Whether it was letting drivers go first, checking on a neighbor, businesses sharing a warm meal, or people offering rides.

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi Fire Department responds to reports of a brush fire in Kaumakani

    Hawai‘i News Sensory spaces now at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses allow students, others…

    Governor provides update about major recovery progress following Hurricane Lowell

    Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power restored to 72%; roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs continue in aftermath of storm, also provides update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island. September 11, 2026 · 03:41pm

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

    Updates about road closures, refuge areas, solid waste facilities, meetings, cancellations, re-opening progress and more.

    Hawai‘i News Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1919-20 Maunaiki eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big…

    Kaua‘i News Immediate disaster assistance available for Native Hawaiians impacted by Lowell

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    Governor provides update about major recovery progress following Hurricane Lowell

    Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power restored to 72%; roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs continue in aftermath of storm, also provides update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.

    Kauaʻi Fire Department responds to reports of a brush fire in Kaumakani

    Firefighters have closed Kaumualiʻi Highway in both directions as they contain a brush fire near Kaumakani Village.

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

    Updates about road closures, refuge areas, solid waste facilities, meetings, cancellations, re-opening progress and more.

    Sensory spaces now at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses allow students, others chance to pause, reset

    The initiative provides quiet spaces at all 10 campuses statewide where students, faculty and others can decompress, regulate emotions and recharge from the demands of daily campus life.

    Kauaʻi communities lean on faith and generosity, including gas donations, as Lowell cleanup continues

    Scenes of generosity from local residents were everywhere. Whether it was letting drivers go first, checking on a neighbor, businesses sharing a warm meal, or people offering rides.

    Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1919-20 Maunaiki eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island

    Next time you are waiting for a lava fountain to start at Kīlauea’s summit, consider checking out the views from the top of Maunaiki and the volcanic activity of the recent past that sculpted the landscape of the volcano’s Southwest Rift Zone.
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    Governor provides update about major recovery progress following Hurricane Lowell

    Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power restored to 72%; roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs continue in aftermath of storm, also provides update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.

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

    Updates about road closures, refuge areas, solid waste facilities, meetings, cancellations, re-opening progress and more.

    Sensory spaces now at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses allow students, others chance to pause, reset

    The initiative provides quiet spaces at all 10 campuses statewide where students, faculty and others can decompress, regulate emotions and recharge from the demands of daily campus life.

    Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1919-20 Maunaiki eruption of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island

    Next time you are waiting for a lava fountain to start at Kīlauea’s summit, consider checking out the views from the top of Maunaiki and the volcanic activity of the recent past that sculpted the landscape of the volcano’s Southwest Rift Zone.

    Flags to be flown at half-staff Friday to observe Patriot Day

    The U.S. and Hawaiʻi state flags will be flown at half-staff to honor the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

    Gov. Josh Green submits expedited request for a major disaster declaration after Lowell

    Hurricane Lowell’s devastation prompted Gov. Josh Green to request a major disaster declaration from President Trump, as Kauaʻi and Maui face widespread power outages and disrupted essential services.

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    Recovery progress update provided by governor in aftermath of Hurricane Lowell

    Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power restored to 72%; roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs continue in aftermath of storm, also provides update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.

    Military convoys scheduled for much of September on Big Island

    The public is notified that convoys are planned for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sept. 20 between Pōhakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Pier.

    UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for West Hawai‘i coast

    However, state health officials continue to advise the public to avoid brown, murky waters from Keokea Beach Park to Ka Lae Point (South Point), especially following storms or heavy rain.

    Episode 55 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption predicted to begin today

    There have been 69 overflows since Kīlauea began erupting on-and-off Monday, Sept. 7.

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    Gov. Green announces progress on Kauaʻi: 72% of power restored; Infrastructure repairs continue

    Gov. Josh Green announced significant progress in Kauaʻi’s recovery from Hurricane Lowell, with approximately 72% of the island’s power restored on Friday afternoon; and state, county and utility crews continuing around-the-clock work to restore essential services, reopen transportation routes and repair critical infrastructure.

    Hunters advised of Hurricane Lowell impacts on Lānaʻi Mouflon Sheep hunting season

    Hurricane Lowell has damaged Kaumālapaʻu Harbor and disrupted supply deliveries to Lānaʻi. The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife advises hunters participating in the remainder of the 2026 Lānaʻi Mouflon Sheep hunting season to bring their own supplies whenever possible.

    Hawaiian Electric preparing for Tropical Storm Norbert, supporting power restoration on Kauaʻi

    Hawaiian Electric is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Norbert as it moves across the Pacific while also supporting the restoration of electric service on Kauaʻi following Hurricane Lowell. 

    SNAP food replacement for Hawaiʻi residents hit by Hurricane Lowell

    The US Department of Agriculture announced today that households impacted by Hurricane Lowell on Kauaʻi Island could be eligible for replacement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.