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Hawaii County Surf Forecast for October 02, 2026
The moderate, short to medium period west to southwest swell originating from Tropical Storm Nolo will continue for Niihau and Kauai through Friday night...
Hanalei Elementary School closed today due to flooded roads
Hanalei Elementary School on Kauaʻi will be closed to students and staff today, Wednesday, Sept. 30, due to heavy rain and flooding on Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei River Bridge, preventing safe access to and from the school.
Big Island man wanted on 2 outstanding warrants recently indicted for reported jewelry store theft
According to court documents, the wanted man was indicted on Sept. 21 on felony theft and second-degree burglary charges in connection with reportedly taking jewelry from Mountain Gold Jewelers.
$81,000 grant will expand access to low-cost dental services for North Hawaiʻi residents
The Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation awards more than $2 million a year to nonprofits providing oral health programs.
POLICE: Kohala Mountain Road closed
Big Island officials report dangerous driving conditions caused by high winds resulted in the closure of several miles of the roadway between Waimea and Hāwī.
UHERO: Headwinds hold back Hawai‘i’s economy
Hawai‘i's economy has slowed this year under the weight of higher war-driven oil prices and an unusually active storm season, including two hurricanes within three weeks, according to the University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization's third-quarter forecast for 2026.
Kauaʻi CC rallies behind students after Hurricane Lowell
Kauaʻi CC provides meals, counseling and resources to students post-hurricane. The post Kauaʻi CC rallies behind students after Hurricane Lowell first appeared on University of Hawaiʻi System News .