Lowell recovery, County of Kaua‘i services update
LIHU‘E – Please see the latest updates on Hurricane Lowell recovery and County of Kaua‘i services below. Hurricane Lowell Recovery North Shore debris pickup Crews will continue picking up Hurricane...
View ArticleShorter stays, storms curb Hawaii tourism
Hawaii’s visitor industry lost momentum in August as fewer travelers came to the islands, stayed for shorter vacations and spent less overall amid storms and hurricane threats that disrupted what is...
View ArticleAmendment to clarify Planning Commission appeals process
LIHU‘E – Kaua‘i voters will decide in the Nov. 3 General Election on a proposed Charter amendment to clarify and expedite the Planning Commission’s appeals process. Appeals of the Planning Department...
View ArticleFormer Hawaii congresswoman Pat Saiki remembered as political trailblazer
One of Hawaii’s most accomplished Republican political leaders, Pat Saiki, whose service in Congress and the state Legislature spanned four decades, died Wednesday in Honolulu. She was 96, and died...
View ArticleSome state parks, forest lands and campgrounds reopening after Nolo
HONOLULU – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has reopened the following areas after the passing of Hurricane Nolo: All forestry and wildlife lands and trails are closed to the public...
View ArticleFifth graders learn at Make A Splash Project WET learning experience
LIHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Department of Water (DOW) hosted the 21st Annual Make A Splash Project WET learning experience at Isenberg Park, bringing together and inspiring about 721 fifth-grade students and...
View ArticleEnergy Technology Innovation Partnership Project looking for ideas
HONOLULU — Applications are now open for coastal, remote, and island communities to join the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP) as a 2026 cohort and seek solutions for reliable,...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Hurricanes dredge up sewer problems
Hawaii is digging out from record-breaking severe weather. Four hurricanes in about six weeks have battered the islands, flooded it with rushing rivers, stripped away rooftops and plunged Hawaii...
View ArticlePublic invited for Play Streets featuring bicycle playground
LIHU‘E – The public is invited to the Play Streets Bicycle Playground, a family-focused event, on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lihu‘e Civic Center parking lot near the Kapule Building....
View ArticleObituary for Friday, October 2, 2026
Joy Junko Shishido Joy Junko Shishido, of Kalaheo, Kaua‘i, passed away on Sept. 21, 2026, at the age of 76. Born in Lahaina, Hawai‘i, on June 29, 1950. She was retired. Joy was preceded in death by her...
View ArticleHappy Camper for Friday, October 2, 2026
Happy birthday to artist Leonora Orr who was celebrating her trip around the sun by listening to entertainer Ron Toki on Thursday … Steve Backinoff was celebrating helping a 96-year-old get new shoes....
View Article1 Hotel Hanalei Bay reopens following Hurricane Lowell
PRINCEVILLE — 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay reopened Monday to guests following “a temporary closure because of localized disruptions across the island of Kauai,” according to a press release. The Spa and select...
View ArticleAlaska Airlines plans major upgrades for Hawaii brand
Alaska Air Group is expected to use its Investor Day today to signal that Hawaiian Airlines has not been absorbed into Alaska Airlines and instead is being positioned as the company’s flagship brand...
View ArticleLowell recovery, County of Kauaʻi services update
LIHU‘E – Please see the latest updates on Hurricane Lowell recovery and County of Kaua‘i services below. Hurricane Lowell Recovery North Shore debris pickup Hurricane Lowell debris pickup in Wainiha...
View ArticleKauai community awaits federal disaster funds after Lowell
As Kauai moves into long-term recovery from Hurricane Lowell, community organizers are asking for more outside help as the island continues to wait and see whether President Donald Trump will release...
View ArticleUniversity of Hawaii president opens statewide tour in Hilo
HILO — The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo welcomed UH President Wendy Hensel and members of her leadership team on Tuesday with oli (chant) and freshly strung lei pua kalaunu (crown flower) and vibrant...
View ArticleAloha Council launches Camp Alan Faye Recovery Fund after Hurricane Lowell
KOKEE — Scouting America, Aloha Council has launched the Camp Alan Faye Recovery Fund after Hurricane Lowell caused significant damage to the 29-acre Scout camp in Kokee, Kauai. An initial assessment...
View ArticleSpate of storms batters forecast for state economic growth
Natural disasters in Hawaii this year are contributing to a big drain on the state economy, where growth is now projected to be its weakest since a 2020 contraction due to COVID-19. University of...
View ArticleApplication period for residential cesspool conversion program extended
LIHU‘E – Due to impacts from Hurricane Lowell, the County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency has extended the application period for the Residential Cesspool Conversion Grant Program 2. Applications will now be...
View ArticleFinancial pressures rise for Hawaii families with Section 8 vouchers
Federal spending on Section 8 housing vouchers more than tripled between 2003 and 2024, but rising rents have increased the financial pressures on the approximately 12,000 low-income households in...
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