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More than 3,400 units are up for hotel zoning that would help them avoid the ban. The Maui Planning Commission said no to most, but it is the Maui County Council that has the…
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"I would say we're very fortunate on this one," said Darryl Oliveira, acting administrator for Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. "It could have been a lot worse."
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Kaua‘i County hits Day 22 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Nolo moves away from the Hawaiian Islands.
Read on Kauaʻi Now →Maui’s biggest themes are wildfire preparedness and Lahaina recovery. Hawaiian Electric is using drone inspections as part of its wildfire safety strategy, and the Lahaina Energy Partnership is planning virtual presentations tied to technical assistance. County business also continues around housing and public services, including the short-term rental dispute and a temporary closure of Immigrant Services Division offices.
On Hawaiʻi Island, officials are still responding to Hurricane Nolo’s impacts, with residents relieved after the storm passed without major damage but a water restriction notice in Kalapana still in place. Separate public-safety and community items include down phone lines at the North Kohala Police Station, plus upcoming community policing events in Hilo and Kona.
Kauaʻi remains focused on storm recovery and coastal conditions. County updates say residents and visitors are still dealing with Hurricane Lowell recovery, while high surf advisories continue for south-facing shores and a brown water advisory affects several beaches. Beyond weather, the county is opening grant applications for community development projects and planning a southbound lane closure on Kūhiō Highway.
Statewide, the main issues in the supplied material are weather, recovery, and resilience planning. Maui, the Big Island, and Kauaʻi all have storm-related advisories or recovery updates, and Maui and Kauaʻi also have state-linked items on wildfire safety and supply tracking, including Hawaiian Electric drone inspections and Kauaʻi’s new real-time supply availability website.
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Drone inspections. PC: Hawaiian Electric As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric will use drones to inspect power lines, poles and other electrical…
Read on Maui Now →Hawai‘i Island police report that the phone lines for the North Kohala Police Station, 808-889-6540, are not operational at this time. Those who need immediate police assistance…
Read on Big Island Now →Maui police released the identity of the man killed in a single-vehicle crash reported last week in Lahaina. Manuel Olivas, 18, of Lahaina suffered fatal injuries in the…
Read on Maui Now →Southbound traffic will be routed onto the one-way Kapaʻa Bypass Road during the work hours.
Read on Kauaʻi Now →County of Maui logo The County of Maui Department of Human Concerns Immigrant Services Division offices on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026…
Read on Maui Now →The Molokaʻi Hoe. File PC: HTA The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA) thanked the community for its support and patience following the difficult decision to cancel…
Read on Maui Now →According to court documents, the wanted man was indicted on Sept. 21 on felony theft and second-degree burglary charges in connection with reportedly taking jewelry from Mountain…
Read on Big Island Now →Officers with the Hawai‘i Police Department’ Hilo Community Policing Section talk with community members during a Coffee with a Cop event. (Courtesy of Hawaiʻi Police Department)…
Read on Big Island Now →Hōkūleʻa. PC: Polynesian Voyaging Society / Hunter Ramaekers The ongoing weather uncertainty associated with super El Niño continues to impact sail plans for the Moananuiākea…
Read on Maui Now →On Tuesday morning, the Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply issued a Water Restriction Notice for customers in Kalapana in the Puna District. This requires customers to…
Read on Big Island Now →Lahaina aerial by County of Maui / Mia Aʻi The Lahaina Energy Partnership will host two virtual community presentations in October to share the results of technical assistance…
Read on Maui Now →More than 3,400 units are up for hotel zoning that would help them avoid the ban. The Maui Planning Commission said no to most, but it is the Maui County Council that has the…
Read on Maui Now →Photo Credit: Laila Reiss West Side Today: Mostly sunny. Highs 82 to 89. West winds up to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 72 to 79. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to…
Read on Maui Now →Maui County Council Member Tom Cook. PC: Maui County Council Maui County Council Member Tom Cook will host a South Maui town hall on storm recovery, road projects and other county…
Read on Maui Now →Hawaiʻi’s Deposit Beverage Container Program will change how redemption centers convert container weight into container counts starting Oct. 1, the state Department of Health…
Read on Maui Now →Help Me Find is a new, free website that can be used to find and report on the stock of supplies at stores across Hawaiʻi before, during and after natural disasters and other…
Read on Kauaʻi Now →"I would say we're very fortunate on this one," said Darryl Oliveira, acting administrator for Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. "It could have been a lot worse."
Read on Big Island Now →For awhile, Hawai‘i county officials and community members were concerned that Hurricane Nolo was on a path to do more damage than Hurricane Lala, which just over a month earlier…
Read on Big Island Now →Updated: 3 a.m., Sept. 29 The National Weather Service has extended the high surf advisory for the south-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through 6 p.m. Tuesday. A…
Read on Kauaʻi Now →The County of Kauaʻi Housing Agency is accepting applications for its 2027 Community Development Block Grant Program projects beginning Friday. A virtual informational meeting and…
Read on Kauaʻi Now →A two-part Level Up Your Job Skills workshop series will help transitional age youth from 14 to 25-years old build the skills and confidence needed to take the next step toward…
Read on Big Island Now →The two-part workshop series is meant to empower youth aged 14-25 with practical tools for employment success on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21.
Read on Big Island Now →Summer may be officially over, but lifeguards are needed year round on the Big Island. The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a lifeguard certification…
Read on Big Island Now →Classes will be 8-4 Monday-Friday, Oct. 5-9.
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