Relief organizations urged to assist Kauaʻi as Hurricane Lowell recovery continues

The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.

The discharge occurred Sept. 21 through the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant's ocean outfall, located about three-quarters of a mile offshore in Puhi Bay.

Hawai‘i Island police have identified the victim as a 53-year-old man from Pāhoa.

Earlier this month, 9 Big Island youth shared their talents on stage during the 2nd annual HI-PAL Music Showcase in Kona.

The health consequences of catastrophic wildfires that burn through towns and cities may extend far beyond the period when flames are extinguished and smoke disappears, according to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES).

Lahaina District Court, located at 1870 Honoapiʻilani Highway, is closed today due to a power outage.

Mandatory evacuation orders were lifted for Olowalu Village at 5:45 a.m. today, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, after a nearby brush fire that burned more than 100 acres was 95% contained, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).

First Tee Hawaiʻi has opened registration for its fall 2026 programming, offering kids and teens across the state opportunities to learn the game of golf, develop their skills and build confidence both on and off the course.