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UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Kaua‘i’s ‘Anini Beach

However, Hawai‘i Department of Health continues to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters.

Kapaʻa DMV to reopen Nov. 4 by appointment only following 8-week closure due to fire at main office

Kauaʻi County also is preparing the Gather space in Līhuʻe as a temporary DMV site. An opening date has not been set.

UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i

The advisory was previously issued to be in effect through early Thursday morning.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 28 about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources, plus more, from throughout the county.

Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on Mars

Leilani Jensen and Raven Kromer’s winning design was inspired by Polynesian voyagers and traditional Hawaiian farming techniques.

Dry season in Hawaiʻi 3rd wettest in 30 years; but low rainfall, high fire risk forecast for wet season

If the NOAA wet season forecast is accurate, the state may experience drier-than-normal conditions and droughts in many areas due to El Niño.
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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

Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Seniors at UH Hilo among winners of NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge for crews on Mars

Leilani Jensen and Raven Kromer’s winning design was inspired by Polynesian voyagers and traditional Hawaiian farming techniques.

State awareness campaign urges residents to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ as part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week messaging

This year’s awareness campaign encourages Hawaiʻi families to “Get the Facts. Test Your Keiki. Check Your Home” for possible contamination; educational webinar scheduled for this morning, Oct. 28.

Hawaiʻi voters to decide on two state constitutional amendments, one Kauaʻi County Charter amendment

Hawaiʻi voters to decide amendments on timing for judge appointments, funding public infrastructure and one amendment that clarifies the planning commission appeal process in the Kauaʻi County Charter.

Hawaiʻi lifeguards join in international collaboration to improve lifesaving education, drowning prevention

Three Hawaiʻi ocean safety chiefs traveled to Okinawa to sign a historic three-way agreement that aims to enhance ocean safety and drowning prevention.

EPA grants nearly $400,000 to Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture for pesticide enforcement

Federal grant money will be used to support two inspectors and one chemist position with the State of Hawaiʻi.

Hawai‘i reaffirms commitment to preserving survivor benefits for foster youth

The state’s recommitment comes as the Administration for Children and Families highlights national momentum to end what Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams has called the “orphan tax.”

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Subaru Telescope to join NASA’s Roman Space Telescope on Maunakea for international partnership

Hawaiʻi Island observatory will contribute 100 nights to international space research.

Disaster Loan Outreach Center to open in South Kona to help businesses, private nonprofits, residents following May quake

Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, the Community Resource Center in Captain Cook, also known as Yano Hall, will be converted into a Disaster Loan Outreach Center. Customer service representatives will be present to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process.

University of Hawaiʻi awarded $4.4M federal grant to expand college pathways for rural Big Island students

The project, which runs through 2032, will support students from seven target schools in Kohala, Honokaʻa, Keaʻau, Kaʻū and Pāhoa.

3 Big Island professionals to graduate from rigorous Hawai‘i Agricultural Leadership Program

This year's 14 graduates identified ways to reduce Hawaiʻi’s dependence on food imports and strengthen its food system.

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The Ritz-Carlton Maui welcomes Justin Kawika Young  to Kapalua Concert Series, Nov. 6

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua invites guests and the local community to experience an evening of live Hawaiian music as acclaimed singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young takes the stage as part of the resort’s popular Kapalua Concert Series on Friday, Nov. 6. The complimentary performance will take place from 6-9 p.m. at Alaloa Lounge.

FEMA approves more than $1.9 million for Hawaiʻi County water line repairs, nearly $113,000 for unemployment aid

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $1.9 million for Hawaiʻi County water line repairs and nearly $113,000 for state disaster unemployment services, according to an announcement from the agency’s Region 9 office.

Public invited to review proposed restructuring and amendments to Maui Liquor Commission rules ahead of Nov. 12 meeting

The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control invites residents, liquor licensees, businesses and other interested individuals to review and provide testimony on proposed comprehensive amendments to Chapters 101 and 102 of the Rules of the Liquor Commission.

Georgia Bulldogs Win 2026 Kā‘anapali Classic by OUTRIGGER; host Hawaiʻi finishes 10th

The Georgia Bulldogs edged the Clemson Tigers by one stroke to win the 2026 Kā‘anapali Classic by OUTRIGGER, earning their first team title on Maui. Host Hawai‘i finished 10th in the 20-team field at 14-over.