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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…
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Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said it's an "unbelievable yin-yang story" as some businesses have been forced to shutter while others are thriving.
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Kauaʻi faces continued challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as local organizations strive to fill the void left by limited national aid.
Read on Kauaʻi Now →Maui is dealing with the aftermath of a brush fire near Olowalu, where evacuation orders were lifted after the fire was reported 95% contained, and with utility restoration as HECO works to bring West Maui customers back online. The island is also seeing routine but important disruptions, including a lane closure on Honoapiʻilani Highway and a Lahaina District Court closure tied to a power outage, even as the Maui County Fair and other community events move ahead.
On Hawaiʻi Island, the big story is Hurricane Nolo’s aftermath: county officials are taking damage reports, water-use restrictions in Lālāmilo and South Kohala have been lifted, and wind and surf advisories have been canceled. Health and environmental concerns remain, including a brown water advisory for Hilo Bay and the lifting of a Puhi Bay advisory after a wastewater discharge.
Kauaʻi remains in recovery from Hurricane Lowell while also watching new weather impacts from Nolo. County services have resumed in person at the Līhuʻe Civic Center, relief groups are being asked to help with recovery needs, and brown water and surf advisories are in place for parts of the island.
Statewide, the main threads are storm recovery, beach and water advisories, and a change to the state Deposit Beverage Container Program. Big Island Now and Kauaʻi Now both report updated segregation rates taking effect Oct. 1, while storm-related advisories and recovery efforts continue across multiple islands.
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Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway. Zaleiya Molcilio was last seen at about 10:24 p.m. on Thursday, July 23…
Read on Big Island Now →Fairgoers enjoy rides at the 2025 Maui County Fair. PC: County of Maui Photo The 99th Maui County Fair is just a few days away, and fairgoers can get ready for four days of food…
Read on Maui Now →As Hurricane Nolo moves northwest away from the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiʻi County is now accepting damage reports to property and asking for other unmet needs. Residents and…
Read on Big Island Now →A brown water advisory has been issued for both MacArthur Park, also known as Kekaha Beach Park, and Wai’ohai Beach in Poʻipū. The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users…
Read on Kauaʻi Now →The Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply has canceled the essential water use-only notice for customers in the Lālāmilo and South Kohala area after electrical power was…
Read on Big Island Now →An Arabian Sea humpback whale breaches. Genetic evidence indicates this population only found in the Arabian Sea is isolated and distinct from other whale populations elsewhere…
Read on Maui Now →Kaua‘i County hits Day 21 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Nolo moves away from the Hawaiian Islands.
Read on Kauaʻi Now →Hawaiian Electric has started the process of restoring power to West Maui customers at 11:30 a.m. Company representatives note that this is done in phases. The public can track…
Read on Maui Now →Hurricane Nolo moves toward Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and is on track to arrive on Tuesday.
Read on Kauaʻi Now →UH Maui College's Molokaʻi Farm hosted a Niu & Kalo Festival earlier this month, drawing about 200 community members, cultural practitioners, students, educators and partner…
Read on Maui Now →Waves eat away Honoapiilani Highway at Milepost 14. File PC: The Nature Conservancy The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is notifying motorists that one lane on Honoapi‘ilani…
Read on Maui Now →A brown water advisory has been issued at Hilo Bay along the Hāmākua Coast. The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky…
Read on Big Island Now →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…
Read on Maui Now →June 5, 2026. HJI / Cammy Clark photo Lahaina District Court, located at 1870 Honoapiʻilani Highway, is closed today due to a power outage. Hearings, trials, and court proceedings…
Read on Maui Now →This story was updated at 9:15 a.m. on Sept. 28. An advisory for Puhi Bay has been canceled one week after partially treated wastewater was discharged into the ocean following an…
Read on Big Island Now →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%…
Read on Maui Now →Hawai‘i Island police have identified the victim as a 53-year-old man from Pāhoa.
Read on Big Island Now →Young performers showcased their musical talents to families, community members, and supporters earlier this month. The Hawaiʻi Police Activities League (HI-PAL) hosted the second…
Read on Big Island Now →PC: First Tee – Hawaiʻi 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…
Read on Maui Now →Update 5 at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 28: Wind advisory for Kohala is canceled. Update 4 at 4 p.m. Sept. 27: As Hurricane Nolo continues to move west and away from Hawaiʻi Island…
Read on Big Island Now →Wailuku River in ‘Īao. File PC: County of Maui The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety will be conducting rescue training in Wailuku River at ʻĪao Valley State…
Read on Maui Now →Photo Credit: Pamela Goguen Lynch West Side Today: Sunny. Highs 82 to 90. Southwest winds up to 15 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 71 to 79. Northeast winds up to 15 mph…
Read on Maui Now →A fleet of MEO buses stationed in Hāna, Maui. The Maui Bus ADA Paratransit services will resumed normal operations on Sunday, Sept. 27. Human Services transportation, including…
Read on Maui Now →After the Kona low storms struck the Big Island in March, Case Henderson, owner of Ka‘ū Ohi‘a, started to see an uptick in his woodworking and hazardous tree removal business in…
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