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

Food distribution sites to open, Liquor Commission meetings canceled, state Judiciary announces all Kauaʻi facilities to remain closed through rest of the week and more.

Hawaiian Electric to deploy aid to help KIUC in power restoration after Hurricane Lowell

The first Hawaiian Electric team will arrive on Kauaʻi Thursday to assist with damage assessments and to help determine what supplies and equipment is needed.

Wastewater spill reported at treatment plant in Waimea following Hurricane Lowell

The spill resulted from power outages and rainfall associated with Hurricane Lowell, which impacted the Waimea area.

High surf advisory in effect for south-facing shores of Hawaiian Islands

Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are expected.

No storm-related deaths reported following impacts of Hurricane Lowell in Kaua‘i County

Kaua‘i Fire Department did receive many calls Monday night about people trapped, people unaccounted for and some people needing medical services.

State provides update about transportation infrastructure after Hurricane Lowell

Only remaining closure restricting access to homes as of Tuesday afternoon/evening was on Kūhiō Highway at Hanalei Bridge, as the highway is closed in that location because of fallen poles.
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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell

Food distribution sites to open, Liquor Commission meetings canceled, state Judiciary announces all Kauaʻi facilities to remain closed through rest of the week and more.

No storm-related deaths reported following impacts of Hurricane Lowell in Kaua‘i County

Kaua‘i Fire Department did receive many calls Monday night about people trapped, people unaccounted for and some people needing medical services.

Young Brothers updates public about sailing schedule modifications

Honolulu Harbor is currently operating under temporary restrictions for incoming and outgoing vessels, which could delay departure and arrival times for scheduled sailings; U.S. Coast Guard allowed Nāwiliwili Harbor to reopen late Tuesday afternoon.

West Coast Health Alliance recommends vaccines for children, adults and health care workers

Recommendations aim to mitigate severe illness and protect vulnerable populations while addressing the increasing case numbers of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; periods of heavy rainfall expected to linger through Wednesday

The stormʻs core has moved 230 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on Tuesday.

In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data

A University of Hawaiʻi team created a tracker to share vital insights into rainfall and wind speed, help communities prepare and respond to weather events efficiently.

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Hawaiʻi County planning director initiates interim General Plan 2045 amendments

Interim amendments propose targeted updates to Hawaiʻi County General Plan 2045 for clarification of policies, address public and agency testimony, strengthen implementation and make minor corrections.

Puna man indicted for 19 offenses, including sexual abuse, following domestic incident involving firearm

The court also denied Kekedi’s request for supervised release, maintained his bail at $472,000 and scheduled a further proceedings hearing for Nov. 10.

Young Brothers provides sailing schedule update

Honolulu Harbor is currently operating under temporary restrictions for incoming and outgoing vessels, which could delay departure and arrival times for scheduled sailings.

Police again asking community to fill bucketloads of support, funds for Special Olympics Hawai‘i

The 3-day event features law enforcement officers spending their off-duty time perched atop a 10-foot scaffolding at Hilo and Kona Walmart stores to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Hawai‘i within the community.

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Local artists chosen for Climate Action Residency program

Five kamaʻāina artists have been selected from a competitive pool of 65 applicants to join the second cohort of the Hawaiʻi Climate Action Artist Residency program.

Post-disaster response underway on Kauaʻi following Hurricane Lowell

(Update: 10:25 a.m., Sept. 9, 2026) The following are updates regarding the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency's post-disaster response to Hurricane Lowell.

Bank of Hawai‘i to reopen its Līhu‘e, ‘Ele‘ele, and Wai‘anae branches following Hurricane Lowell

Bank of Hawai‘i will reopen its Līhu‘e and ‘Ele‘ele branches on Kaua‘i and its Wai‘anae branch on O‘ahu today, Wednesday, Sept. 9.

20,000-gallon wastewater spill at Waimea Wastewater Treatment Plant on Kauaʻi

The public is advised of an estimated 20,000-gallon wastewater spill that occurred between approximately 9:00 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. on Sept. 8, 2026, in the Waimea Wastewater Treatment Plant.