Radio is critical during disasters. Kauaʻi has again exposed that many stations lack generators and other equipment needed to stay on the air.
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Posted inStorms 2026
Lowell: Niʻihau News Emerges As Gov Likens Kauaʻi Hit To ʻIniki
Communities on Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi and Niʻihau are picking up the pieces left by Hurricane Lowell, a storm Gov. Josh Green compared with the 1992 disaster ʻIniki.
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No Relief For Maui Wildfire Survivors Losing Thousands To Contractors
Homeowners rebuilding in Lahaina have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to unlicensed or unreliable contractors. Government officials have so far failed to hold anyone accountable.
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Maui May Allow Even More Condos To Stay Vacation Rentals
Using sea level rise exposure for justification, two resolutions before the council could help more units avoid being phased out for long-term housing.
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Rural Maui Residents Still Isolated After Lala Washed Away Bridge
Emergency crews are flying in supplies to Nāhiku but a decades-long debate over who owns the bridge is complicating a long-term solution for this small community along the Road to Hāna.
Posted inStorms 2026
Lala’s Wrath: Homes Swept Away, Some Power Outages May Last Months
Widespread damage followed the tropical storm, including power outages, road closures and flash floods. Homes were damaged, and trees fell on cars and people.
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Tropical Storm Lala: Maui, Honolulu And Kauaʻi Counties Face Storm Impacts
Thousands faced power outages as these islands, home to more than 1.2 million people, remained under a tropical storm warning.
Posted inWater
‘Locked Out’: 30-Year Maui Water Lease Back On The Table For Private Company
As the Board of Land and Natural Resources meets to vote on the lease for Mahi Pono, water advocates bemoan the lost opportunity for county management.
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Prosecutors Made Mistake: Maoli Singer Is Not A Drug Dealer, Lawyer Says
Prosecutors blamed a “typographical error.” Maoli’s lawyer says the singer was defamed and is exploring legal options.