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"Category 3 Hurricane Lowell turns north-high surf and possible rain with flooding expected on Big Island."
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Big Island News
Category 3 Hurricane Lowell turns north; high surf and possible rain with flooding expected on Big Island
A tropical storm warning is in effect for Kauaʻi County as the hurricane moves on a north-northeastward track.
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Hawai‘i Island
Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through Tuesday morning for most Big Island shores as swells from Lowell, Karina will keep surf elevated
Several beach parks on Hawai‘i Island remain closed.
Aspiring ‘culturally competent’ physician: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo undergrad selected as Newman Civic Fellow
Puna resident, biology major and Bonner Leader Lexy Ramos was tabbed for the national honor for her commitment to healthcare equity and community leadership around Hawaiʻi Island.
Volunteers across the Big Island helped Hurricane Lala recovery in shelters, on horseback, with a benefit concert
Volunteers reflect on Hurricane Lala response and how they were able to help their neighbors in Kaʻū recover following the devastation.
Water service restoration efforts continue for remaining Waiʻōhinu, South Point Road customers
Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply continues assessment and recovery efforts following Hurricane Lala, impacts from which significantly damaged water system infrastructure, especially in the Nā‘ālehu-Waiʻōhinu area; about 60 accounts remain without service.
$2M award to be used to develop artificial intelligence tools to protect food production systems
The 4-year project, a partnership between University of Hawaiʻi and University of Nebraska, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.
UPDATE: Previously closed portion of Daniel K. Inouye Highway reopen
The highway was closed earlier Saturday evening, between Old Saddle Road and Highway 190, because of a traffic crash.
15-day extension granted to US Navy, NASA on final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe observatory
Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement connected with an application to renew a lease for the Kauaʻi state lands on which the facilities sit.
Local Entertainment
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!
Hilo festival to celebrate Queen Liliʻuokalaniʻs legacy at historic gardens
Celebrate Hawaiian culture at the He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival in Hilo, honoring the only ruling Queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom with live music, hula and a captivating floral tribute.
Get your tickets now for 40th annual Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival
Come help the festival commemorate four decades of kūpuna hula Sept. 9-10 on Keauhou Bay while you cherish a moment of Hawai‘i woven into a lei — and time.
National champ University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa men’s volleyball returning to Hilo
Tickets for “A Night of Champions” are available for purchase now on Eventbrite and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Vulcans Athletics website; table sponsorships and tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance.
Top 10-plus things to do on Big Island for Aug. 28-Sept. 3: ‘DUKE,’ ‘SIX The Musical,’ Made for Hawaiʻi Market, Maoli Live and more
After more than 2 weeks of the weather being anything but cooperative, downright devastating at times for some locations, we’re crossing our fingers, toes and every other appendage possible that the island will finally get a much needed break; the chances right now look better than promising.
Ocean Blog
‘Stark reminder of the impact of global plastic pollution’: Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales
Aug. 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM HST
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers find Hawaiian corals can possibly adapt to future heat stress
Aug. 4, 2026 · 3:00 AM HST
Statewide World Ocean Day event makes waves in effort to cleanup island coasts
July 6, 2026 · 1:00 AM HST
Maui Now
Department of Health to conduct emergency preparedness survey in West Hawaiʻi communities
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health’s (DOH) Hawaiʻi District Health Office will conduct a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey to assess household emergency preparedness and the impacts of natural disasters on household health in the Kona, Kohala and Hāmākua districts from Sept. 14-18.
UH Mānoa receives $2 million NSF award to lead AI-enabled food safety project
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has received a $2 million NSF award to lead a four-year, multi-institutional project starting Sept. 1, 2026, that utilizes AI and advanced environmental analysis to develop early-warning tools for detecting threats to food production systems.
Legacy Land Conservation Program invites applications for Land Acquisition Grants
The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program invites state agencies, counties and nonprofit land conservation organizations to submit applications for Fiscal Year 2027 land acquisition grants.
Tropical Storm Warning issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau; Lowell to make its closest approach Monday night
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau as Lowell continues to turn more toward the north-northeast tonight into Monday while accelerating. The eye of Lowell is currently forecast to make it's closest approach to the main Hawaiian Islands Monday night, passing 100 to 200 miles west of Niʻihau.
Kaua‘i Now
Kaua‘i County remains under tropical storm warning as Lowell turns north
According to the advisory, Lowell is anticipated to accelerate toward the north and north-northeast through Monday night.
What Kauaʻi and Niʻihau residents, visitors, businesses need to know Sunday about 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.
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i
Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Stronger Hawaiʻi Initiative supports prep efforts on Kaua‘i ahead of Hurricane Lowell
$22,000 in Kaua‘i Strong funds deployed to 3 local nonprofits to strengthen resilience of vulnerable families and households by enabling delivery of proactive preparedness outreach and rapid procurement and distribution of essential food, supplies and other life-sustaining resources before the storm.
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