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Gov. Josh Green announced significant progress in Kauaʻi’s recovery from Hurricane Lowell, with approximately 72% of the island’s power restored on Friday afternoon; and state…
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There have been 69 overflows since Kīlauea began erupting on-and-off Monday, Sept. 7.
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Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power restored to 72%; roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs continue in aftermath of storm, also provides update about Hurricane…
Read on Kauaʻi Now →Maui coverage is dominated by statewide storm fallout and local housing and health issues. Maui Now reported temporary relocation at Kalaupapa because of an unreliable drinking water supply, while Kaumālapaʻu Harbor is set to resume operations after hurricane damage and county housing officials are seeking applications for FY 2028 Affordable Housing Fund projects.
On Hawaiʻi Island, Big Island Now says the governor is tracking Hurricane Lowell recovery while also updating the public on Hurricane Lala recovery on the Big Island. Other local items include military convoys scheduled for much of September, the cancellation of a brown water advisory on the West Hawaiʻi coast, and Episode 55 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption being predicted to begin today.
Kauaʻi remains focused on storm recovery, with power restoration at about 72% and continued work on roads, airport and port infrastructure. Kauaʻi Now also reported a brush fire response in Kaumakani with Kaumualiʻi Highway closed in both directions.
State agencies and statewide institutions are central to the response to Hurricane Lowell, including the governor’s recovery updates, Hawaiʻi Department of Education school reopening plans, University of Hawaiʻi work on storm reconstruction, and disaster aid from the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation and Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Big Island Now and Kauaʻi Now also reported a UH-wide expansion of sensory spaces.
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The historic Kalaupapa settlement on Mololaʻi. Courtesy file photo: Office of the Governor. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is temporarily relocating patients and staff from…
Read on Maui Now →Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power, roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs and progress, also gives update about Hurricane Lala recovery on Big Island.
Read on Big Island Now →Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green reports Kauaʻi power restored to 72%; roads, airport and port infrastructure repairs continue in aftermath of storm, also provides update about Hurricane…
Read on Kauaʻi Now →Gov. Josh Green announced significant progress in Kauaʻi’s recovery from Hurricane Lowell, with approximately 72% of the island’s power restored on Friday afternoon; and state…
Read on Maui Now →Herd of Mouflon Sheep on Lānaʻi. PC: DLNR Hurricane Lowell has damaged Kaumālapaʻu Harbor and disrupted supply deliveries to Lānaʻi. The Department of Land and Natural Resources…
Read on Maui Now →Military vehicle convoys are planned for much of September between Pōhakuloa Training Area and Kawaihae Pier. The public is notified that convoys are planned for 8:30 a.m. to 3…
Read on Big Island Now →Update at 1:14 p.m. Sept. 11, 2026: Hawai‘i state health officials canceled the brown water advisory from Keokea Beach Park to Ka Lae Point (South Point); however, the state…
Read on Big Island Now →Kaumualiʻi Highway is closed in both directions as firefighters respond to a brush fire in Kaumakani near Kaumakani Village. According to preliminary reports, there are no reports…
Read on Kauaʻi Now →Hawaiian Electric vehicles at the Kahului Baseyard on Maui were prepped and send to Kaua‘i on Thursday. PC: Hawaiian Electric Hawaiian Electric is monitoring the development of…
Read on Maui Now →Fresh produce. File PC: County of Maui. The US Department of Agriculture announced today that households impacted by Hurricane Lowell on Kauaʻi Island could be eligible for…
Read on Maui Now →Updates about road closures, refuge areas, solid waste facilities, meetings, cancellations, re-opening progress and more.
Read on Kauaʻi Now →To understand the storm's full impact, a University of Hawaiʻi team reconstructed Hurricane Lowell hour by hour across Kauaʻi and the state using observations from the Hawaiʻi…
Read on Maui Now →There have been 69 overflows since Kīlauea began erupting on-and-off Monday, Sept. 7.
Read on Big Island Now →Intimate concert is Sept. 12 in Westin Hāpuna Beach Resort Ballroom and the roster includes writers you might not know by name, but you'll definitely recognize by some of their…
Read on Big Island Now →A sensory-friendly initiative that began at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa now is available at all 10 university campuses statewide, giving students, faculty and staff access to…
Read on Kauaʻi Now →Scenes of generosity from local residents were everywhere. Whether it was letting drivers go first, checking on a neighbor, businesses sharing a warm meal, or people offering…
Read on Kauaʻi Now →Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle, tree damage. PC: Hawaiʻi Department of EducationHurricane Lowell Kapaʻa Middle damage, fallen trees. PC: Hawaiʻi Department of EducationKapaʻa…
Read on Maui Now →A sensory-friendly initiative that began at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa now is available at all 10 university campuses statewide, giving students, faculty and staff access to…
Read on Big Island Now →“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Today’s article is by Hawaiian…
Read on Kauaʻi Now →Hale Pilina affordable rental housing construction (May 2025). The construction industry remains a bright spot in Hawai‘i’s economy, the Department of Business, Economic…
Read on Maui Now →The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has authorized $362,800 in disaster aid to support Native Hawaiian communities experiencing severe impacts on Kauaʻi, Niʻihau, and
Read on Kauaʻi Now →Assistance from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is available to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries and communities impacted by Hurricane Lowell on Kauaʻi, Niʻihau and West Oʻahu. The…
Read on Kauaʻi Now →Damage assessment on Kauaʻi following Hurricane Lowell. PC: Office of the Governor. The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has deployed an additional $265,000 through its Stronger…
Read on Maui Now →Photo Credit: Jeni Ji Cousins West Side Today: Sunny. Highs 77 to 86. East winds up to 15 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear. Isolated showers in the evening. Lows 70 to 76. East winds up…
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