Statewide news from the NOW network
Wildfire and brush-fire reporting from the NOW network is gathered here so readers can follow fire response, evacuations and related recovery news across Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi. HawaiiNow does not issue official fire information; it organizes stories already published by Maui Now, Big Island Now and Kauaʻi Now. For incident status, always rely on emergency agencies and the original article.
Statewide · Education
HIDOE Logo. PC HIDOE All Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools on Hawaiʻi Island and most schools in Maui County will reopen Monday, Sept. 28, following…
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Maui · Wildfires
Images courtesy County of Maui and Maui Now. Interview/Edit: Wendy Osher Olowalu fire – Day 2 – (9.27.26) PC: County of MauiOlowalu fire – Day 2 – (9.27.26) PC: County of…
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Maui · Weather
(Update: 7 a.m., Sept. 27, 2026) About 12,370 customers in West Maui and Upcountry are without power due to strong winds from Hurricane Nolo as the storm continues its westward…
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Statewide · Weather
(Update: 8 p.m., Sept. 26, 2026) As Hurricane Nolo continues its westward track, Hawaiian Electric is monitoring high winds and dry conditions across its service territories…
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Maui · Wildfires
Olowalu brush fire. PC: 9.26.26 County of Maui (Update: 10:30 p.m. Sept. 26, 2026) As of 10:30 p.m., both lanes of Honoapiʻilani Highway between North Kīhei and Olowalu are open…
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