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Authorities seek help identifying man found dead along Kapaʻa shoreline

Kauaʻi authorities are appealing for public assistance to identify a man found deceased on Wednesday morning along the shoreline near Pono Kai Resort.

Hurricane Lowell to remain a powerful hurricane, high surf advisory issued for south-facing shores

Swells generated by Lowell will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions and are predicted to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands beginning today.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative tells customers to get prepared ahead of Hurricane Lowell

As the cooperative continues preparing for the possibility of additional storm activity, members are encouraged to review their personal emergency preparedness plans and make sure they are ready for the possibility of prolonged power outages

Lowell to remain a major hurricane when it makes its closest approach to Hawaiian Islands

Forecasters said that it is still too soon to determine the exact track of the Category 4 hurricane, which now has sustained winds near 140 mph.

Lane closures scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa from Sept. 8-11

Impacted roads are Lehua Street, Inia Street, Kukui Street, Ulu Street and ʻŌhiʻa Road; Closures are scheduled for 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8-11 and are part of a multi-week project to clean and inspect the sewer collection system.

State announces automated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program mass replacement, extended deadline

The critical updates will help families throughout the state who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.
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Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Hurricane Lowell to remain a powerful hurricane, high surf advisory issued for south-facing shores

Swells generated by Lowell will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions and are predicted to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands beginning today.

Lowell to remain a major hurricane when it makes its closest approach to Hawaiian Islands

Forecasters said that it is still too soon to determine the exact track of the Category 4 hurricane, which now has sustained winds near 140 mph.

State announces automated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program mass replacement, extended deadline

The critical updates will help families throughout the state who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.

First-grade teacher on Kaua‘i among finalists for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year

The teacher selected will go on to represent Hawaiʻi at the National Teacher of the Year Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

News in brief for Sept. 2: AEDs installed, Community Day, strengthening bilateral ties and nearly $30M coming to state

A quick look at news stories happening throughout the state and beyond.

University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on Mauna Kea master management plan

“We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.

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Lowell forecast to be west of Niʻihau by Monday afternoon, bringing possible hurricane force winds to Kauaʻi County

"While it is still too soon to determine the exact track of the hurricane, Lowell could bring storm surge, wind and rainfall impacts to portions of Hawaiʻi early next week," said the 5 p.m. advisory update Thursday from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center; Lowell's center as of that update was expected to be west of Niʻihau by Monday afternoon.

Kona Airport runway reopens after crack forces temporary suspension

Kona International Airport's runway has reopened following a crack that led to its temporary closure, which disrupted several flights and caused diversions to Kahului Airport.

Waipiʻo Valley Road traffic emergency zone to continue to November

Waipiʻo Valley Road is restricted to Hawaiʻi County residents, permitted tour operators, and Native Hawaiians exercising traditional rights using low-range, four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Woman’s remains found along shoreline in Waipio Valley; identity unknown

Authorities are investigating the death of an unidentified woman found decomposed along the Waipiʻo Valley shoreline.

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Lowell continues on westward path as a category 4 hurricane, public advised to monitor future forecasts

Hurricane Lowell will approach the western end of the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday, bringing possible surf, rain, wind and flooding impacts particularly to the western portion of the state. The extent of impacts will be determined by the eventual track of Lowell, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

Dengue virus detected in wastewater sample from Hawaiʻi Island

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is reporting that a wastewater sample from Hawaiʻi County has tested positive for dengue virus. The sample was collected Aug. 24, 2026, at the Hilo wastewater treatment plant and DOH was notified of the result Aug. 31, 2026. A follow-up sample was collected on Aug. 31; those results are pending. DOH is not currently tracking any active dengue cases in Hawaiʻi County.

Maui man pleads guilty to bank robbery

United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Justin Nelson, 43, of Kīhei, Maui, appeared Thursday, Sept. 3, before US Magistrate Judge Wes Reber Porter and entered a plea of guilty to bank robbery. Sentencing is set for Dec. 18, 2026 before Senior US District Judge Helen Gillmor.

Mayor Bissen urges USPS to preserve home mail delivery for Lahaina residents rebuilding after wildfire

Mayor Richard Bissen is urging the US Postal Service to preserve and restore direct home mail delivery for Lahaina residents rebuilding homes destroyed in the 2023 Maui Wildfires, emphasizing that "returning families should not lose an essential service simply because they were forced to rebuild."