Community Vidinha Stadium is closed, reopening anticipated by fall 2026
Hawai‘i News Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding
What you need to know about the kona low Sunday on Kaua‘i: Back 9 holes at Wailuā Golf Course closed
The closure is necessary for safety reasons while Kaua'i County Parks and Rec crews assess and address course conditions; storm impacts include downed tree limbs, ponding and damage to course amenities. March 15, 2026 · 08:31am
New study on Kauaʻi finds surge in road deaths for Hawaiʻi’s state bird, the nēnē
A new research initiative on Kauaʻi’s west side has uncovered a disturbing rise in vehicle-related deaths of endangered nēnē along a 5-mile stretch of Kaumualiʻi Highway.Kaua‘i News 17 lane closures scheduled during week of March 14-20 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Community Healing Horses Kauaʻi to host Spring Horsemanship & Riding Camp for youth
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What you need to know about the kona low Sunday on Kaua‘i: Back 9 holes at Wailuā Golf Course closed
The closure is necessary for safety reasons while Kaua’i County Parks and Rec crews assess and address course conditions; storm impacts include downed tree limbs, ponding and damage to course amenities.
New study on Kauaʻi finds surge in road deaths for Hawaiʻi’s state bird, the nēnē
A new research initiative on Kauaʻi’s west side has uncovered a disturbing rise in vehicle-related deaths of endangered nēnē along a 5-mile stretch of Kaumualiʻi Highway.
Kauaʻi middle schoolers tour Pacific Missile Range Facility to learn about available careers
Waimea Canyon Middle School students experienced a behind the scenes view of careers at the military facility and gained insight into the skills and education needed for these professions.
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.
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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 Sunday on Big Island: About 27K still without power; crews working as fast as possible
Hawaiian Electric reports those still in outages are mostly in Puna, North and South Kona and at South Point, with nearly 5,000 restored overnight; damage assessments continue on Hawaiʻi Island in areas crews can access.
Salvation Army mobilizes emergency services in response to powerful kona low
Organization and its volunteers deliver more than 600 meals to impacted residents and first responders throughout the state.
Police to host HI-PAL free movie night in Waikōloa with showing of ‘Dog Man’
The featured movie "Dog Man" will be shown from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 18 in the cafeteria at Waikōloa Elementary and Middle School.
What you need to know about the kona low Saturday on the Big Island: Entire island now under flash flood warning; spots on Ali‘i Drive added to growing list of road closures
Radar indicated at 9:13 p.m. heavy rain over all of the Big Island, falling at 1 to 3 inches per hour; several stream gauges remain above flood warning thresholds islandwide, and life-threatening flash flooding was ongoing, with reports of highway closures and flooding in local communities.
Maui News
HECO 9 a.m. update: Personnel mobilized for damage assessments, power restoration
About 9,300 customers remain without power in Maui County, including areas of Upcountry, South, and East Maui. Weather permitting, aerial inspections of East Maui and Kula will begin today.
Kona storm traffic impacts on Maui – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Roadways across Maui remain hazardous due to debris, flooding and limited turnaround space. There are still multiple road closures and traffic advisories in place. Here is an ongoing list of road closures...
MEO names Dellfinn Castroverde Driver of the Year
Dellfinn Castroverde, a driver with more than 30 years of service to Maui County residents, received the Maui Economic Opportunity Driver of the Year award during a staff ceremony Feb. 26.
Kona storm begins lifting: Flood Watch, Wind Advisory continue for Maui, Wind Warning for Haleakalā
The large and powerful kona storm that has been slowly moving across the Hawaiian Islands, is expected to begin lifting northeastward today into Monday, with heavy rain and strong winds easing across the state, according to the National Weather Service. However, periods of unsettled wet weather in a light and variable low level wind pattern will continue across the state through next week.
