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Nisei Veterans Memorial Center to present “Voices Behind Barbed Wire” on Sept. 12
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center (NVMC) will host a special community screening of Voices Behind Barbed Wire on Saturday, Sept. 12, at its campus located at 665 Kahului Beach Road. The program is free to attend, and reservations are required.
Gov. Green authorizes relief for Hurricane Lala – impacted taxpayers
Gov. Josh Green has authorized the state Department of Taxation to waive penalties and interest for the period of Aug. 20, 2026, to Oct. 20, 2026, for eligible impacted taxpayers who are not able to timely file certain state income tax, general excise tax and transient accommodations tax returns, or are not able to make timely payment in connection with those returns.
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Student feedback earns UH Mānoa spot among nation’s best colleges
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is one of the nation’s best colleges and universities, according to The Princeton Review’s 2027 edition of “The Best 392 Colleges” guide, released on Aug. 18.
The Salvation Army joins local partners to nourish, uplift Hawaiʻi areas impacted by Lala power outages
Meeting community needs moment-to-moment in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala, The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division has served up warm meals and aloha to high-impact areas across Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island this week.
Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting, Sept. 1
The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset welcomes Kayla McHone as its guest speaker at an upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The topic of her presentation will be “Habitat Maui: Building Homes, Building Hope.”
Continued weakening as Moke passes south of Hawaiʻi; Flash Flooding continues for Big Island
Flash Flood threat continues for parts of Big Island as Tropical Depression Moke makes its way south of the state. The system is forecast to degenerate to a remnant low late today and dissipate on Tuesday.
Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed for continued storm recovery
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains closed following recent storms and the ongoing closure of Crater Road (Route 378). Recovery efforts, including hazard tree removal, continue along the roadway.
Heavy rain, gusty winds spreading across parts of the Big Island and Maui
On the forecast track, the center of Moke will pass southwest of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi overnight and well south of the smaller main Hawaiian Islands on Monday. Rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches of rain are expected over eastern Maui.
Power restored to thousands on Hawaiʻi Island; storm system could delay remaining repairs
Hawaiian Electric has restored power to approximately 3,200 Hawaiʻi Island customers since Saturday morning. As of Sunday afternoon, about 6,460 customers remain without power.
Permanente Group Expands Gastroenterology Care with Addition of Dr. Kimya Nguyen
Pacific Permanente Group welcomes Kimya Nguyen, DO, to its gastroenterology team, expanding access to specialized digestive health care for patients across Maui.
Moke weakens to tropical depression
Moke has weakened into a tropical depression with the latest forecast. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that heavy rain and gusty winds are likely over the Big Island of Hawaiʻi today and tomorrow.
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi announces one qualified candidate for the Senate District 18 General Election ballot
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi has one qualified candidate, Danielle Bass, to be placed on the ballot for the vacant Senate District 18 seat, held by Sen. Michelle Kidani, whose retirement went into effect on June 30, 2026. The Senate District 18 seat represents Mililani Town, Waipio Gentry, Crestview, Waikele, a portion of Waipahu, Village Park and Royal Kunia.
Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui recognizes two outstanding students
The Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui has recognized Brayden Kitagawa of King Kekaulike High School and Kaui Joaquin of Kamehameha Schools Maui as its Students of the Month for August.
Centers for Disease Control: Vaccination rates down for isle kindergartners
Vaccination rates among kindergartners in Hawaiʻi dropped in the 2025-2026 school year compared to the previous year, while religious exemptions increased, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention SchoolVax survey. According to newly released data from the CDC, Hawaiʻi kindergartener vaccination rates have fallen, reversing a previous three-year trend of improvements. State vaccination rate estimates […]
Moke to pass close enough to bring heavy rain and gusty winds over portions of the Hawaiian Islands
Moke is still expected to pass close enough to the
Hawaiian Islands to produce a period of gusty winds and heavy rainfall across portions of the islands during the next day or two.
Oskie Rice Memorial Rodeo 2026 celebrating 110 years at Kaonoulu Ranch
The Oskie Rice Event Center will host the Oskie Rice Memorial Rodeo 2026 from Oct. 23-25, marking the 110th anniversary of Kaonoulu Ranch, according to event organizers. This year’s rodeo is being held in conjunction with the Festivals of Aloha celebrations.
Hawaiʻi Department of Education to begin weekly meal box distribution for children in Kaʻū communities
Meal boxes with five breakfasts and five lunches will be available at pickup sites in Pāhala, Nāʻālehu and Ocean View as recovery from Hurricane Lala continues.
Live Like Treʻ Foundation honors three Maui fire cadets for second year
The Live Like Treʻ Foundation partnered with the Hoʻomau Fire Academy for the second consecutive year to recognize three Maui fire cadets, using the ceremony to share lessons on leadership, safety, accountability and service with the next generation of firefighters.
Hawaiʻi’s first-ever reef insurance is triggered after hurricane winds and heavy rains hit the islands
For the first time in four years since The Nature Conservancy purchased the first coral reef insurance policy in the United States, the policy will fund damage assessment and reef repair following this weekend’s impacts from Hurricane Lala, which brought dangerous flooding, strong winds and massive power outages throughout the state.
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College student awarded scholarship in Automotive Technology
Servco Pacific Inc. has named Robbiel Lyndon Fronda of the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College a 2026 recipient of its Servco Technical Education Program (STEP) scholarship.
