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Kawakami honors forensics team during National Forensic Science Week

National Forensic Science Week is a time to highlight the field of forensic science and raise awareness about the scientific and procedural work done in support of criminal justice systems.

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

Kaua‘i County hits Day 23 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring heavy rainfall today.

Flood advisory in effect until 5:15 a.m. Wednesday for Kauaʻi

At 2:09 a.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated moderate rain over the island of Kauaʻi.

18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, most assigned to Honolulu airport, state courthouses

It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago.

Bacteria threshold exceedance advisory issued at Wai‘ohai Beach on Kaua‘i

Water quality exceedance of enterococci in the water at the beach of 150 per 100 mL was detected during routine beach monitoring, which could mean potentially harmful amounts microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites are present in the water.

UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau

The advisory was previously in place until 6 p.m. today.
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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Kaua‘i County hits Day 23 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring heavy rainfall today.

18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, most assigned to Honolulu airport, state courthouses

It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago.

Hurricane Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain later today on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau, with potential for flooding, mudslides

Fortunately, the high surf advisory for south and west shorelines was canceled; there are no tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings in effect, and the storm’s center is expected to stay well southwest and west.

Governor tabs 2 Big Island residents to join state panels

Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.

New website offers real-time updates on supply availability for Hawaiʻi residents

Help Me Find is a new, free website that can be used to find and report on the stock of supplies at stores across Hawaiʻi before, during and after natural disasters and other emergencies.

In-person services resume today at Līhuʻe Civic Center

The County of Kauaʻi is resuming several of its services in person today (Monday, Sept. 28) following the Kāpule Building fire.

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18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, including 5 assigned to Big Island sheriff divisions in Hilo, Kona

It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago.

What Big Island residents need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Nolo

Hawaiʻi County is accepting damage reports, public schools are reopening, and Highway 250 remains closed due to high winds.

Police thank community for successful Badges and Buckets fundraiser

The annual event — featuring off-duty officers, volunteers and Special Olympics athletes raising awareness and collecting donations for Special Olympics Hawai‘i — raised a total of $47,636.45.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 30, 2026

Hurricane Nolo will slowly pass to the west of the state over the next couple of days bringing increasing showers across Kauai and Oahu. Breezy southeast winds...

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Maui Surf Forecast for September 30, 2026

The moderate, medium period SW swell originating from Nolo has eased slightly with the latest observations coming in below the High Surf Advisory (HSA). The...

Maui County Fair opening night live broadcast

Akakū will bring the excitement straight to viewers with a three-hour live broadcast on its community cable channels, streaming on YouTube, on its website and on the free MauiStream app. Hosts Kathy Collins and Joe Abella will host the live broadcast on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 6:30–9:30 p.m. from the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku. Watch here.

Case seeks applicants for appointments to US Service Academies for the 2027 incoming class

US Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) is seeking qualified applicants for his Congressional nomination to the nation’s four service academies: the US Military Academy (West Point/Army); US Naval Academy (Annapolis/Navy); US Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air Force) and US Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point/Merchant Marines).

118 keiki, one submarine and a summer of ocean discovery

From the deck of an onboard floating classroom to the seat of a submarine, Maui's youngest ocean explorers spent their summer getting closer to the sea than a classroom ever could. Three programs, three age groups, one shared goal: to help Maui's keiki fall in love with the ocean.