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    • Rainbow Wahine golf invitational returns to Kauaʻi for 30th tournament

    Fourteen collegiate women's golf teams from the U.S. and Japan are set to tee off at the prestigious 30th Rainbow Wahine Invitational on Kauaʻi.

    Hawai‘i News University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa to co-lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao…

    Community Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency Grant-in-Aid application period reopen

    $7 million renovation extends life of 80 affordable rental homes in Līhuʻe

    "I know the list of people that are trying to get into housing is long, but don't give up hope because you never know when things open up, so just stay in it." — Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami October 16, 2026 · 05:00am

    Kaua‘i County Department of Water announces upcoming rate increases

    The rate and service charge increases go into effect Nov. 1; customers will begin seeing the updated rates on their Dec. 1 billing statements.

    Kaua‘i News Got unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs? National take back day is Oct. 24…

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

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    Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency Grant-in-Aid application period reopen

    New applicants are encouraged to apply; proposals must be received on or before 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30, and this is a received-by deadline, not a postmark date.

    Got unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs? National take back day is Oct. 24 on Kauaʻi

    Proper disposal of unused medications helps to protect the public and water supplies.

    Rainbow Wahine golf invitational returns to Kauaʻi for 30th tournament

    Fourteen collegiate women’s golf teams from the U.S. and Japan are set to tee off at the prestigious 30th Rainbow Wahine Invitational on Kauaʻi.

    Kaua‘i County Department of Water announces upcoming rate increases

    The rate and service charge increases go into effect Nov. 1; customers will begin seeing the updated rates on their Dec. 1 billing statements.

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

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

    Walmart to host free wellness event in Līhuʻe on Saturday

    As part of a nationwide wellness initiative, Walmart stores across Hawaiʻi, including a locations on Kauaʻi, will host a free health event.
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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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    University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa to co-lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao production in US and globally

    The Coffee and Cacao Innovation Lab will work with small farmers in Hawaiʻi and the continental United States, as well as in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

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

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

    Volcano Watch: Where did the September fissure vent lava at Kīlauea’s summit come from?

    The combination of deformation and geochemical datasets show the new fissure vents were the same magma source we have seen in previous fountaining episodes at the summit of the Big Island volcano and likely formed because the magma system was highly pressurized and simply forced its way along the easiest path to the surface.

    New framework developed for moving endangered species to safer locations

    The new guide, which University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa played a central supporting role in developing, helps managers decide whether a “conservation introduction” that moves a plant or animal outside its normal range is the right call, and how to do it responsibly.

    Salvation Army invites Kaua‘i, Big Island residents to enjoy afternoon of harmony while lending a hand

    Those who attend this year’s 29th annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival also can lend a hand by offering monetary or food donations to help support Kona and Līhuʻe Corps community services, such as food pantries and holiday assistance, that directly benefit neighbors in need.

    Briefs for Oct. 14: Veterans Day ceremony to honor generations of service, art exhibit explores Native Hawaiian themes

    The Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony and the PUKA photography exhibition will be on Oʻahu.

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    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for October 18, 2026

    A high pressure system will linger north to northeast of the Hawaiian Islands through the middle of next week, producing moderate to breezy trades with...

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 18, 2026

    A mix of short period NNW swell which peaked at the outer buoys early this morning, and declining mid- long period swell (12 to 16 seconds) will keep small...

    Episode 55 of ongoing Kīlauea eruption lasted less than 6 hours on Saturday morning

    All eruptive vents and lava flows were confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

    Nearly 600 Big island motorists already arrested for DUI in 2026

    While DUI arrests are down from the same period last year, fatal crashes and fatalities are up almost double.

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    Maui Surf Forecast for October 18, 2026

    A mix of short period NNW swell which peaked at the outer buoys early this morning, and declining mid- long period swell (12 to 16 seconds) will keep small...

    Halloween Spooktacular returns to Lahaina Cannery

    Families, keiki and Halloween lovers of all ages are invited to celebrate at the Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 10:30 p.m. at the Lahaina Cannery. The free, family-friendly event will feature costumes, trick-or-treating, activities, vendors, live entertainment, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole ʻohana.

    Hyatt Regency Maui Wins Silver Medal for Best Golf Resort in Far West at Stella Awards

    Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Kāʻanapali received a Silver Medal for Best Golf Resort – Far West in Northstar Meetings Group’s 10th annual Stella Awards, the resort announced.

    ‘Who’s Live Anyway?’ brings improv comedy Dec. 11 to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center

    “Whose Live Anyway?” will bring 90 minutes of improvised comedy and music based on audience suggestions to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11. The cast features Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Joel Murray and Gary Anthony Williams. The performance will include improv games made familiar by […]