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🌱 Need recovery help in Hanalei? Here’s when and where to go.

Also, don't miss Haunani Kaui and Bev Kauanui at Tahiti Nui on the Hanalei Patch calendar

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Morning Hanalei! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Need recovery help in Hanalei? Here's when and where to go.
  • Water use back to normal for Hanalei customers after conservation lift.
  • How 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay's reopening could jump-start North Shore jobs.

Also on today's calendar: Da Aunties at Tahiti Nui and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Some wind and rain, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Some wind and rain, temps: high: 87, low: 75. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• County issues storm recovery update (thegardenisland.com subscription) — Hanalei residents can now access in-person hurricane recovery help at the Hanalei Neighborhood Center, including unemployment, SNAP support, and real property tax assistance, plus an hourly shuttle from Hanalei Colony Resort. The county's latest update also covers North Shore debris pickup, utility and water notices, emergency food distributions, and which county services and facilities are open as Kauai continues recovering from Hurricane Lowell and monitors Hurricane Nolo.
   

• News Briefs for Monday, September 28, 2026 (thegardenisland.com subscription) — Hanalei households are now cleared to resume normal water use, as the Department of Water has lifted the conservation notice for the Hanalei Water System following recent storm impacts. The county also details ongoing lane closures in Wailua and Kapaʻa for sewer inspections and lists which other Kauai water systems remain under or lifted from conservation notices.
   

• Leaders invite travelers back to Kauai as North Shore recovers (khon2.com) — Hanalei residents are seeing a key local employer, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, reopen after more than two weeks without power from Hurricane Lowell, bringing back hundreds of jobs and visitors. Tourism leaders stress that while some North Shore spots like Hanalei Pier remain off-limits, most of Kauai is open and they're urging respectful travelers to return and support local businesses.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Quite a few chairs are being given away for free at The Cliffs.
    If you're interested or know someone who might be, please feel free to pass this along! (Nextdoor Kuhio)
  • Starwood Hotels posted a job opening for Casual Bartender in Hanalei. Apply here.
  • Troon posted a job opening for Makai Grill Attendant in Princeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hanalei here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Hanalei! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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