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Lala Recovery Maui County Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island drive a success with strong community support
Sky-high careers: Hawaiʻi Community College secures nearly $1M drone training expansion
The 3-year unmanned aerial vehicle project Expanding the Impact of Geospatial Remote Sensing in Hawaiʻi at the Big Island college is aimed at meeting workforce demand or stackable credentials for use in utilities, civil engineering, agriculture and environmental hazard mitigation. September 12, 2026 · 05:00am
5 artists from throughout state selected for second cohort of Hawaiʻi Climate Action Artist Residency program
The group includes kapa artist Avalon Paradea from the Big Island, whose work engages with communities and their climate change concerns; program strives to engage Hawaiʻi residents through art on key climate topics.News IRS announces tax relief for those impacted by major earthquake in May on Big Island
Education High school students can represent Hawaiʻi abroad in 2027 through sister-state study…
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9 new officers welcomed into ranks at Hawaiʻi Police Department
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Hawaiʻi County expands community resource center services to assist with earthquake impacts
The expanded services at community resource centers will help residents apply for federal assistance, case management and receive other help navigating the recovery process.
Maui County Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island drive a success with strong community support
More than 75 volunteers during the 2-day donation drive to help Big Island communities impacted by Hurricane Lala collected more than 5,500 individual items, more than 5,000 pounds of nonperishable food and more.
IRS announces tax relief for those impacted by major earthquake in May on Big Island
These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments; this new relief also combines with earlier tax relief provided following the March kona lows.
High school students can represent Hawaiʻi abroad in 2027 through sister-state study tours
Students can apply now for the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council and East-West Center 2027 tours in the Philippines, Japan and South Korea; application period closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15.
Sky-high careers: Hawaiʻi Community College secures nearly $1M for drone training expansion
The 3-year unmanned aerial vehicle project Expanding the Impact of Geospatial Remote Sensing in Hawaiʻi at the Big Island college is aimed at meeting workforce demand or stackable credentials for use in utilities, civil engineering, agriculture and environmental hazard mitigation.
Feds sue Hawaiʻi for claimed preferential treatment of people living in nation without permission
U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.
5 artists from throughout state selected for second cohort of Hawaiʻi Climate Action Artist Residency program
The group includes kapa artist Avalon Paradea from the Big Island, whose work engages with communities and their climate change concerns; program strives to engage Hawaiʻi residents through art on key climate topics.
Kona Police Station experiencing technical difficulties with phone system
Police inform public to use non-emergency dispatch number; call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.
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2026 Hawaiʻi Songwriting Festival finale concert features all-star lineup
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 songs and artists for whom they’ve written.
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!
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Hawaiʻi Community College awarded $920,000 National Science Foundation grant for drone sensors program
Hawaiʻi Community College has secured a new $920,238 National Science Foundation grant to expand education using tools such as drone-mounted sensors to collect data across the state.
South Maui Community Plan site visits and evening meeting scheduled for Monday
The Disaster Recovery, International Affairs and Planning committee will begin its review of the draft South Maui Community Plan Monday with two site inspections on Kūlanihākoʻi Road and East Waipuʻilani Road at Līloa Drive, respectively, and an in-person only, evening meeting at the Kīhei Community Center, Council Member Tamara Paltin announced.
Expanded Disaster Case Management Program announced for statewide services
Gov. Josh Green and the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency announced Friday the expansion of the Statewide Disaster Case Management Program to include households affected by Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Lala. The program has already been serving those affected by the Kona earthquake and Kona Low storms. Disaster Case Management Programs connect survivors of disasters with […]
Deceased man found Sept. 11 in Wainiha, in area with significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell
A preliminary investigation determined that the area where the decedent was discovered experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell.
Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island drive collects 5,000 pounds of nonperishable food, 273 cases of water
County of Maui’s Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island Donation Drive, with support from ILWU, which paid for the shipping, was met with an outpouring of support from the Maui community, with hundreds of residents coming together over the weekend to donate essential supplies for communities on Hawaiʻi Island impacted by Hurricane Lala.
Kaua‘i Now
UPDATE: Prompt operator response to wastewater spill leads to quick equipment restoration, disinfection
The spill from the sewer pump station at Hanapēpē Fire Station was reported earlier Saturday afternoon and resulted from a broken coupler.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Saturday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua'i County completed 301 damage assessments as of late Saturday morning related to Hurricane Lowell, with nearly 60 homes having major damage and several destroyed; find the latest updates about ongoing road closures, trash and recycling services, food distributions, closures and cancellations, water system restoration, electrical outages and more.
Hawaiʻi sued by feds for claimed preferential treatment of people living in nation without permission
U.S. Department of Justice has now challenged every state with laws that provide in-state college and university tuition to people who are not U.S. citizens, bringing the number of federal lawsuits to 25.
Hurricane Lowell brought 100+ mph winds, heavy rainfall to Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
A University of Hawaiʻi team reconstructed Hurricane Lowell hour by hour using observations from a statewide network of weather stations with experimental high-resolution mapping tools.
On anniversaries of devastating Hurricane ʻIniki and 9/11, Kauaʻi continues recovery from Lowell
Kaua‘i County officials held a moment of silence during their morning briefing on Friday for the 25th anniversary of the country's worst terrorist attack and the impacts of Hurricane ‘Iniki that wrecked the island 34 years ago.
