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Maui man serving time for carjacking, sentenced to additional 10-years in prison for kidnapping, terroristic threatening
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Five people displaced by home fire in Pukalani, Maui
Two people suffered minor burn injuries and five people were displaced as a result of a home fire in Pukalani, Friday morning, Sept. 4, 2026. Damage estimates are still ongoing.Hurricane Tracker Hawaiʻi leaders give update on Hurricane Lowell, preparations underway for possible…
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Wildland fire burns half acre of brush in Kīhei
An estimated half acre of brush burned in an area between East Līpoa Street and Hale Kūʻai Street in Kīhei on Friday afternoon, Sept. 4, 2026. The fire was reported at around 1:31 p.m., in an area behind multiple businesses.
Five people displaced by home fire in Pukalani, Maui
Two people suffered minor burn injuries and five people were displaced as a result of a home fire in Pukalani, Friday morning, Sept. 4, 2026. Damage estimates are still ongoing.
Maui man serving time for carjacking, sentenced to additional 10-years in prison for kidnapping, terroristic threatening
Maui resident Christopher Steven Helmer, 37, was sentenced today to a 10-year prison term for kidnapping, terroristic threatening, and related firearms and drug offenses, with the term ordered to run consecutively to a prison sentence he is already serving for a separate armed carjacking.
Mass replacement, extended deadline for SNAP benefits announced by state
The critical updates will help families throughout the state, including Hawaiʻi County, who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.
Hawaiʻi leaders give update on Hurricane Lowell, preparations underway for possible impacts
Hawaiʻi leaders joined to provide an update on Category 4 Hurricane Lowell and preparations for possible impacts to Hawaiʻi, particularly Kauaʻi and Ni‘ihau.
The Sewing Hui of Maui invites fiber artists to enter the 2026 Fiber Arts Show
Following a successful return last year that drew more than 100 entries, the Maui Fiber Arts Show will return Oct. 1-4, 2026, bringing together fiber artists from across Maui County for four days celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, tradition and community.
Maui Chamber reminds community to submit nominations for the Mayor’s Small Business Awards
The Maui Chamber of Commerce is reminding community members that nominations are open for the 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, with nominations due Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Nominations are being accepted for businesses, nonprofits, or individuals who are making a difference in Maui County.
Lowell regains category 5 intensity; expected to pass near Kauaʻi Monday night with rain in the forecast
(Update: 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4, 2026) Hurricane Lowell regained category 5 strength Friday afternoon. Watches could be required for portions of the westernmost Hawaiian Islands on Saturday.
Maui County home and condo sales increase in August as median prices decline
Maui County’s housing market saw increased sales activity in August, with closed sales rising for both single-family homes and condominiums compared to the same month last year, while median sales prices declined, according to the REALTORS Association of Maui. In August, 64 homes sold for a median price of $1.2 million, while 68 condo unit sold for a median of $564,950.
A Hoʻolawa Kine A Day brings Maui community together at Wailele Farm, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
Community, connection and local resources come together this Saturday, Sept, 5, at A Hoʻolawa Kine A Day, a free kamaʻāina community gathering from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wailele Farm at Twin Falls.
Community invitation to meeting on proposed Hale Makua Workforce Housing project, Sept. 9
Hale Makua Health Services invites the public to attend a meeting regarding its proposed workforce housing project at Maui Lani. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 at Maui Economic Opportunity’s Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Family Center in Wailuku.
Gas prices hold steady at near record highs ahead of Labor Day weekend
Hawaiʻi drivers are paying near-record prices at gas pumps heading into the Labor Day weekend, with little relief in sight, according to AAA Hawaiʻi’s Weekend Gas Watch. On Maui, Kahului hit $5.44 (up a full dollar from the same time last year).
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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 05, 2026
Expect decreasing wind speeds Saturday and Sunday as a low pressure trough moving into the Central Pacific basin weakens the ridge north of the state. Periods...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 05, 2026
Southerly swells from Hurricane Lowell will keep surf elevated above High Surf Advisory conditions through Saturday. A large, medium- period east swell is...
Lowell again a Category 5 storm, with winds of 160 mph; rainfall, high surf still expected for Big Island
The major hurricane was located about 615 miles south-southwest of Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, as of the 5 p.m. advisory update from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, and bringing back memories for some of 1992's Hurricane ʻIniki.
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Kauai Weather Forecast for September 05, 2026
Expect decreasing wind speeds Saturday and Sunday as a low pressure trough moving into the Central Pacific basin weakens the ridge north of the state. Periods...
Kauai Surf Forecast for September 05, 2026
Southerly swells from Hurricane Lowell will keep surf elevated above High Surf Advisory conditions through Saturday. A large, medium- period east swell is...
What Kauaʻi and Niʻihau residents, visitors, businesses need to know about Category 5 Hurricane Lowell
Now is the time to complete your emergency disaster and to-go kits, get your homes prepared for possible electric and water outages and know what resources are available.



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