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

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative reported 98% of members restored as of Wednesday afternoon. Crews are focused on the areas of Wainiha and Hā‘ena. Pocket outages are also being addressed from Hanalei to Kekaha.

Hawaiʻi County issues Hurricane Watch for Big Island

Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches, across the Hawaiian Islands.

Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village

The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.

Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year

During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery

“Our families have been through a lot these past couple of weeks, and the last thing anyone needs is a permit fee or an expired license standing in the way of getting back on their feet,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues efforts to reach 100% restored

Utility cooperative reports as of Tuesday afternoon about 732 members remain without power, with restoration total standing at 98%.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative reported 98% of members restored as of Wednesday afternoon. Crews are focused on the areas of Wainiha and Hā‘ena. Pocket outages are also being addressed from Hanalei to Kekaha.

Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village

The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.

Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year

During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

Visitor industry leaders to discuss future of Hawaiʻi’s tourism at two-day conference this week

Tourism industry leaders are coming together in Honolulu for the annual Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference Thursday and Friday.

Chu Hong of Oʻahu’s Kaimukī High School named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year

Also honored was Kauaʻi teacher Tammy Carvalho of Kapaʻa Elementary.

Original designs sought by Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi for 110th anniversary T-shirt

Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.

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What Big Island residents need to know Thursday about Tropical Storm Nolo

Young Brothers reports that its sailing from Honolulu to Kawaihae scheduled Thursday was canceled and the port will be closed Friday, among other updates as Nolo approaches; all public schools on the Big Island are closed Thursday and Friday, and all non-essential Hawai‘i County offices and facilities, including parks and Hele-On services, are suspended both days; Food Basket still distributing food as scheduled today. Find additional updates inside.

Nolo strengthens as it makes turn north toward Big Island; hurricane conditions possible as early as Friday night

Latest forecast discussion says uncertainty remains in the confidence of Nolo's track because of trough on its track and ridge to the north; even small differences could significantly alter timing and location of storm's expected westward turn and ultimately how close its center passes the Big Island.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 24, 2026

Nolo has formed south of the Big Island and is forecast to move north toward the Big Island Friday and Saturday as a hurricane, bringing potentially...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 24, 2026

A moderate southwest swell will build in Friday and into the weekend, boosting surf across south and west facing shores to near high surf advisory. As...

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Maui Surf Forecast for September 24, 2026

A moderate southwest swell will build in Friday and into the weekend, boosting surf across south and west facing shores to near high surf advisory. As...

Courts on Hawaiʻi Island and in Maui County to close due to severe weather 

Courts and Judiciary operations on Hawaiʻi Island (Third Circuit) will be closed Thursday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Sept. 25, due to anticipated severe weather from Tropical Storm Nolo, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. Courts and Judiciary operations on Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi (Second Circuit) will be closed Friday, Sept. 25.

Nolo holds steady, expected to turn northward overnight

(Update: 11 p.m., Sept. 23, 2026) Damaging tropical storm force winds reaching the Big Island as early as Friday morning, and dangerous hurricane force winds possible by Friday night. Hurricane or tropical storm watches may be needed for other islands should Nolo move closer to the islands.

Hawaiʻi Island, Maui County UH campuses to close ahead of TS Nolo

The University of Hawaiʻi will close UH Hilo, Hawaiʻi Community College and all other UH units on Hawaiʻi Island on Thursday and Friday, while UH Maui College and other UH units in Maui County will close Friday, as Tropical Storm Nolo approaches the state and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane. The closures include UH Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience extension offices on Hawaiʻi Island and in Maui County.