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Hawai‘i News Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding

What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on Kaua‘i: About 285,750 gallons of wastewater spills from Waimea plant
The spill happened sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning, March 13-14, because high flows from heavy rains and high infiltration and inflow caused by the powerful kona low that moved over the island during the past few days; emergency water... March 14, 2026 · 01:04pm
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Hawai‘i News Several measures aimed at criminal justice reform advance to Hawaiʻi Senate after…
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What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on Kaua‘i: About 285,750 gallons of wastewater spills from Waimea plant
The spill happened sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning, March 13-14, because high flows from heavy rains and high infiltration and inflow caused by the powerful kona low that moved over the island during the past few days; emergency water shutdown also in effect for portion of Kuamoʻo Road as crews fix a mainline break.
Vidinha Stadium is closed, reopening anticipated by fall 2026
The County of Kauaʻi is allowing the Kauaʻi Interscholastic Federation to gain limited access to the track for scheduled events, but no spectators are allowed.
Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding
“Any gap in Title X funding could result in over 2 million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes and increase sexually transmitted infections,” says a letter signed by Hawai’i U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, plus 34 of their Senate colleagues to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
17 lane closures scheduled during week of March 14-20 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Healing Horses Kauaʻi to host Spring Horsemanship & Riding Camp for youth
Healing Horses Kauaʻi invites children to gallop into self-discovery at its 2026 Spring Horsemanship and Riding Camps.
Several measures aimed at criminal justice reform advance to Hawaiʻi Senate after House approval
State lawmakers say the 7 measures will modernize state’s criminal justice system; Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen expressed disappointment about three of them, however, saying they ‘will only further diminish the public’s trust.’
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Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding
“Any gap in Title X funding could result in over 2 million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes and increase sexually transmitted infections,” says a letter signed by Hawai’i U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, plus 34 of their Senate colleagues to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Healing Horses Kauaʻi to host Spring Horsemanship & Riding Camp for youth
Healing Horses Kauaʻi invites children to gallop into self-discovery at its 2026 Spring Horsemanship and Riding Camps.
Several measures aimed at criminal justice reform advance to Hawaiʻi Senate after House approval
State lawmakers say the 7 measures will modernize state’s criminal justice system; Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen expressed disappointment about three of them, however, saying they ‘will only further diminish the public’s trust.’
Nailed it: Unusual partnership nests together for creative spotlight on Hawaiʻi’s rarest birds
In an unusual creative collaboration, ʻIwi Nails and Kahua ʻĀina partnered with Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge to spotlight and fund the conservation of Hawaiʻi’s endangered birds.
‘Some serious tephra’ fallout produced during Kīlauea summit eruption Episode 43
Volcanic material as large as 6 inches was reported at Volcano Golf Course after being erupted from the Big Island volcano’s most recent lava fountaining episode Tuesday (March 10); fallout caused closures of a portion of Highway 11, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, swimming pools and at least one school, emergency shelter opening and new summit webcam getting ‘clobbered.’
Young Brothers barge arrives at Nāwiliwili but high winds, low visibility prohibit it from entering harbor
Port of Nāwiliwili will close today at 11:30 a.m. because of heavy weather conditions, so all cargo destined for Honolulu must be in-gated no later; barge is returning to Honolulu and a recovery sailing is planned for Sunday (March 14), ocean and weather conditions permitting.
Big Island News
What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on the Big Island: New flash flood warning in effect for North, South Kona
National Weather Service also again pushed back the flash flood warning in effect for Puna and Ka‘ū until 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14; flash flooding is already ongoing or expected to start soon and several roads are closed because of flooding.
Letter signed by Hirono, Schatz and 34 of their U.S. Senate colleagues demands immediate release of Title X funding
“Any gap in Title X funding could result in over 2 million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes and increase sexually transmitted infections,” says a letter signed by Hawai'i U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, plus 34 of their Senate colleagues to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Maui News
Lahaina Cannery hosts St. Patrick’s Day celebration Tuesday
Lahaina Cannery will host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17 featuring live music from Logan Kalawaia and Friends and holiday-themed drink specials at the West Maui shopping center.
HECO 12 p.m. update: 111,000 still without power on Oʻahu, Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island
About 10,000 customers remain out in various areas as crews restored half of affected customers in parts of South and Upcountry Maui this morning. Crews rerouted service to about 4,000 South Maui customers who lost power due to a large sinkhole along S. Kīhei Road around 4:50 a.m. today.
Powerful kona storm brings warning level winds and flash flood risks; Flood Warning extended for Maui until 5 p.m.
A powerful kona storm continues to hit Maui County, forcing widespread road closures from flooding, landslides, downed power lines and other infrastructure issues. The National Weather Service anticipates severe weather will last through Sunday for Maui County.


