News Mahukona Wharf and Honaunau Boat Ramp closed Thursday
Hawai'i State News Flags to be flown at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 11-17: ‘Spring Awakening,’ ‘SIX,’ World Manta Day and more
Check out this week's top 10 things to do on the Big Island to find a ton of upcoming fun. September 10, 2026 · 05:00am
Kealakekua man arrested after indictment for promoting child abuse
The charges against 50-year-old John Gonzalez stem from an investigation in which police recovered an electronic device later found to contain numerous sexually explicit images involving children.Activities Six Coffee With a Cop outreach events set for West Hawaiʻi this month
Lala Recovery Hawaiian Electric, Department of Water Supply continue recovery efforts after Lala
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Brown water advisory issued for West Hawai‘i coast
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Flood watch in effect Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon for entire state
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UPDATE: Police report previously missing and endangered 36-year-old woman found
Toriann Parish was located Sept. 10 in good health.
Kealakekua man arrested after indictment for promoting child abuse
The charges against 50-year-old John Gonzalez stem from an investigation in which police recovered an electronic device later found to contain numerous sexually explicit images involving children.
Flood advisory issued east, southeast portions of Big Island
Some locations that will experience flooding include Ocean View, Nāʻālehu, Kāwā Flats, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Park Kahuku Unit, Waiʻōhinu, Discovery Harbour and Miloliʻi.
Mahukona Wharf and Honaunau Boat Ramp closed Thursday
The Mahukona Wharf and Honaunau Boat Ramp remain closed Thursday, according to Hawaiʻi County Parks & Recreation Department. There are no other beach parks or road closures reported at this time.
Flags to be flown at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day
Patriot Day recognizes the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Six Coffee With a Cop outreach events set for West Hawaiʻi this month
Get to know your community police officers at six “Coffee With a Cop” events in Kailua-Kona, Hōlualoa, Waimea and Kealakekua.
Hawaiian Electric, Department of Water Supply continue recovery efforts after Lala
Hawaiian Electric are in the final stages of restoring electricity and the Department of Water Supply is working hard to restore water access to the final 3% of customers.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 11-17: ‘Spring Awakening,’ ‘SIX,’ World Manta Day and more
Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island to find a ton of upcoming fun.
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Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Sept. 11-17: ‘Spring Awakening,’ ‘SIX,’ World Manta Day and more
Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island to find a ton of upcoming fun.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island during Labor Day Weekend: Canoe races and festival celebrate Queen Lili’uokalani, cacao tasting, drag races, Lala relief and more
The 2026 Labor Day Weekend will help everyone around the Big Island relax and rest during their long holidays from work or school; check out our top 10 things to do on the Big Island during the long holiday weekend now!
Hilo festival to celebrate Queen Liliʻuokalaniʻs legacy at historic gardens
Celebrate Hawaiian culture at the He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hilo, honoring the only ruling Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom with live music, hula and a captivating floral tribute.
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Maui Now
Maui Surf Forecast for September 11, 2026
A moderate mid-period south swell will continue to steadily decline over the next few days with below average surf expected by the weekend. Background southerly...
Lāhainā Think Space set for gathering Sept. 18 in New York City
Lāhainā Think Space will go on the road to New York City for an event on Sept. 18, marking the first time the Think Space experience extends beyond Hawaiʻi to a national audience, according to an announcement. The event is being organized through a collaboration of Maui County, Maui Public Arts Corps and New York […]
Kauaʻi firefighters extinguish fire at the Līhu‘e Civic Center late Wednesday night
Kaua‘i firefighters extinguished a fire at the Līhu’e Civic Center late Wednesday night, Sept. 9, 2026. Preliminary figures on damage estimates and cause of the fire are ongoing.
Complaint filed against Hawaiʻi, challenging in-state tuition and financial aid for illegal immigrants
The Department of Justice filed complaints against Hawaiʻi, the District of Columbia, Arkansas, and Utah, challenging their state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal immigrants.
Fatal motor vehicle collision in Kahului claims life of pedestrian
A 61-year-old Wailuku woman suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle while walking across Kaʻahumanu Avenue, Wednesday night. The incident was reported at 9:43 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2026 on Kaʻahumanu Avenue, 0.2 miles east of South Papa Avenue in Kahului.
Kaua‘i Now
Kauaʻi residents deal with long lines for gas, empty store shelves and damage from Hurricane Lowell
Times are tough on the remote island, but residents have shown resiliency by helping each other out.
Kauai Weather Forecast for September 11, 2026
Drier easterly flow will filter in today into Friday, bringing a return of a typical trade wind pattern through early next week. Another influx of tropical...
Kauai Surf Forecast for September 11, 2026
A moderate mid-period south swell will continue to steadily decline over the next few days with below average surf expected by the weekend. Background southerly...
Phone outages, service disruption reported by Kaua‘i Emergency Management, Kaua‘i police
Kaua‘i Police Department is experiencing a high volume of calls to dispatch during ongoing hurricane response; police remind the public to only use the 9-1-1 system for emergencies requiring immediate assistance; phone outage continues.
