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    • Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village

    The American Red Cross's home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.

    Hawai‘i News Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year

    Kaua‘i News State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery

    Tropical Depression Fifteen-E

    Tropical Depression Fifteen-E expected to strengthen later today as it nears Hawaiian Islands

    Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches, across the Hawaiian Islands. September 23, 2026 · 11:10am

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

    General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.

    Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues efforts to reach 100% restored

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi police investigate fatal Kekaha traffic crash

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    Tropical Depression Fifteen-E expected to strengthen later today as it nears Hawaiian Islands

    Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches, across the Hawaiian Islands.

    Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village

    The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.

    Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year

    During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

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

    General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.

    State, county emergency orders waive fees, penalties for Hurricane Lowell recovery

    “Our families have been through a lot these past couple of weeks, and the last thing anyone needs is a permit fee or an expired license standing in the way of getting back on their feet,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.

    Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues efforts to reach 100% restored

    Utility cooperative reports as of Tuesday afternoon about 732 members remain without power, with restoration total standing at 98%.
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    Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village

    The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.

    Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year

    During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

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

    General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.

    Visitor industry leaders to discuss future of Hawaiʻi’s tourism at two-day conference this week

    Tourism industry leaders are coming together in Honolulu for the annual Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference Thursday and Friday.

    Chu Hong of Oʻahu’s Kaimukī High School named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year

    Also honored was Kauaʻi teacher Tammy Carvalho of Kapaʻa Elementary.

    Original designs sought by Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi for 110th anniversary T-shirt

    Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.

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    Tourism industry leaders to gather in Honolulu for Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference

    Attendees will have discussions about the future of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry at the two-day conference at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort on Thursday and Friday.

    Tropical Depression Fifteen-E expected to strengthen later today as it nears Big Island

    Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 15 to 20 inches across the Big Island, with maximum amounts of 35 inches.

    President & CEO of Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi to retire early next year

    During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi's healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

    Mysterious manta rays from Kona Coast’s small familial group captivate 80,000 annually

    "Lefty" was the first identified manta ray living off the Kona Coast, in 1979, and since then researchers and divers have identified only about 317 more of the creatures who rarely leave the area.

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    Ninth Circuit upholds Hawaiʻi firearm licensing requirements

    In the opinion, the court upheld Hawaiʻi's requirements establishing a 30-day period to use a permit to acquire a handgun and requiring certain newly acquired firearms to be brought to a police station for inspection.

    Filipino national pleads guilty to unlawfully voting as an alien during 2024 election

    United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Bernadette Acaso, 20, a Filipino national residing in Honolulu, Oʻahu and Kahului, Maui, pleaded guilty on Sept. 18, 2026, to unlawfully voting as an alien.

    Haʻikū eighth grader wins national scholarship for gifted students

    The Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) has named Haʻikū eighth grader Luana Fitch, a Caroline D. Bradley Scholar, earning her a prestigious four-year scholarship that covers full tuition at a high school or through an individualized education plan tailored to her educational needs.

    Upcountry Rotary announces September Students of the Month

    Upcountry Rotary announced two outstanding students recognized as its Students of the Month for September: Isabel Hartman and Joseph "Junya Boi" Braceros.