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    • The Kauaʻi Police Department is adding automated license plate readers to its technology for crime fighting.

    Kauaʻi Police Department launching automated license plate readers

    Kauaʻi Police Chief Rudy Tai said data collected by this technology "will be restricted to authorized KPD personnel and governed by departmental policies and applicable laws.”

    Kaua‘i News Federal disaster funding available for private nonprofits after Hurricane Lowell

    Hawai‘i News In Honolulu, egg prices now more than $10 a dozen

    Upcoming webinars provide Hawaiʻi farmers with information about disaster recovery

    The three-part online series offers guidance and practical tools for agricultural producers affected by recent storms. October 22, 2026 · 03:00am

    Circuit Court approves agreement with Hilario that imposes 20-year sentence in 16-year-old Kaua‘i murder case

    This agreement resolves a case that has included two jury trials where Vincent Hilario was twice convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting Aureo Moore above Anahola Beach Park in 2010.

    Election U.S. Postal Service says voters should mail ballots early to ensure timely delivery

    Hawai‘i News What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 21 about Hurricane Lowell…

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    Kauaʻi Police Department launching automated license plate readers

    Kauaʻi Police Chief Rudy Tai said data collected by this technology “will be restricted to authorized KPD personnel and governed by departmental policies and applicable laws.”

    Federal disaster funding available for private nonprofits after Hurricane Lowell

    The federal program can be used to reimburse eligible state and local governments and certain nonprofits for the costs associated with emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoring disaster-damaged roads, bridges and public facilities.

    In Honolulu, egg prices now more than $10 a dozen

    During the past year, the average retail price for local organic eggs increased by more than 17% from $11.26 to $13.19 a dozen.

    Upcoming webinars provide Hawaiʻi farmers with information about disaster recovery

    The three-part online series offers guidance and practical tools for agricultural producers affected by recent storms.

    U.S. Postal Service says voters should mail ballots early to ensure timely delivery

    In Hawaiʻi, mail-in ballots must be received — NOT POSTMARKED — by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. Ballots received after the deadline cannot be counted.

    Circuit Court approves agreement with Hilario that imposes 20-year sentence in 16-year-old Kaua‘i murder case

    This agreement resolves a case that has included two jury trials where Vincent Hilario was twice convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting Aureo Moore above Anahola Beach Park in 2010.
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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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    In Honolulu, egg prices now more than $10 a dozen

    During the past year, the average retail price for local organic eggs increased by more than 17% from $11.26 to $13.19 a dozen.

    Upcoming webinars provide Hawaiʻi farmers with information about disaster recovery

    The three-part online series offers guidance and practical tools for agricultural producers affected by recent storms.

    What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 21 about Hurricane Lowell recovery

    Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.

    People with disabilities practice flying experience with simulation hosted by Hawaiian Airlines

    The experience allowed travelers to rehearse every step of a journey through airports and onto planes to better prepare them for a future flight.

    Organizations address ongoing housing, rebuilding needs for long term recovery

    After distributing $364,000 in relief, Kauaʻi organizations prepare to transition to long-term recovery with emergency assistance applications closing on Oct. 24.

    CVS to pay $315 million and implement safeguards in a legal settlement involving invalid opioid prescriptions

    CVS agreed to pay $315 million and for illegally filling unlawful opioid prescriptions and submitting false claims to federal healthcare programs.

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    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 23, 2026

    Light to moderate trade winds will produce a hybrid trade wind and sea breeze wind flow each day lasting into early next week. Brief passing showers will drift...

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 23, 2026

    A small, medium-period northwest swell will arrive overnight and provide a small boost to surf along north-facing shores on Friday. A moderate&#44...

    High bacteria advisory issued for water at Puako Boat Ramp in Waimea

    The advisory for the water around this boat ramp is posted because testing for enterococci indicate that potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites may be present in the water.

    Unintentional discharge of fully treated wastewater with possible elevated chlorine enters ocean at Pāpa‘ikou

    When the problem was discovered, workers with the Department of Environmental Management added de-chlorination tablets to reduce chlorine levels while they repaired the system.

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    Jake Shimabukuro’s ‘Holidays in Hawaiʻi,’ Dec. 15

    The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the return of Jake Shimabukuro’s "Holidays in Hawaiʻi" in a MACC Presents concert in the Castle Theater on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. This show will also feature special guest Justin Kawika Young. Tickets go on sale at 10 am to MACC members on Thursday, Oct. 22, and to the general public on Monday, Oct. 26.

    Wailea Beach Resort to host Halloween Nalu Night Slide, Oct. 25

    Wailea Beach Resort will be hosting a Nalu Night Slides Halloween Edition on Oct. 25, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. – a special Halloween take on the resort’s popular nighttime family-friendly event.

    12th Annual Maui Songwriters Festival returns to the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Jan. 6-9, 2027

    Award-winning artists, chart-topping  songwriters, and music fans from around the world will gather at The Ritz-Carlton Maui,  Kapalua for the 12th Annual Maui Songwriters Festival, Jan. 6-9, 2027.

    Traffic signal on the Lahaina Bypass will be dark overnight on Friday, Oct. 23

    The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation notifies road users that the traffic signal at the Lahaina Bypass (Route 3000) and Kai Hele Kū Street will be dark from 8 p.m., Friday Oct. 23 to 6 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24.