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Kaua‘i 4-year-old Seeley Borges proves ‘you can make it through anything’
Seeley, Hawai‘i’s 2026 Children's Miracle Network Champion for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, was a newborn when she was diagnosed with an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer and having to endure a treatment regimen that would have tested even the toughest adult to save her life. March 12, 2026 · 05:00am
Parks and Rec invites bids for retail concession stand at Spouting Horn Park
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Kaua‘i News
New Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services online training for mandated reporters now available
Mandated reporters play a vital role in safeguarding children and at-risk people; the new online program is a comprehensive and accessible resource designed to ensure people required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility.
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms continue moving over leeward, windward and Kaua‘i Channel waters
National Weather Service extended special marine warning for Kaua’i waters until 6:45 a.m. today (March 12) as an area of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts is centered about 34.5 miles southeast of Poʻipū.
Kaua‘i 4-year-old Seeley Borges proves ‘you can make it through anything’
Seeley, Hawai‘i’s 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, was a newborn when she was diagnosed with an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer and having to endure a treatment regimen that would have tested even the toughest adult to save her life.
Parks and Rec invites bids for retail concession stand at Spouting Horn Park
There are eight concession stands located at Spouting Horn Park. The monthly rental upset bid price is $3,500.
State: Don’t fall for unpaid traffic ticket scams
Several scam text messages have been making the rounds claiming to be from a “Hawai‘i Department of Motor Vehicles” regarding unpaid traffic violations or tolls.
Special marine warning issued for leeward, northwest waters of Kaua‘i
Radar indicated at 5:26 p.m. showers capable of producing waterspouts located along a line extending from 15 nautical miles — or a little more than 17 miles — west of Lehua Rock to 67 nautical miles — or about 77 miles — west of Polihale, moving northeast at 20 knots — or about 23 mph.
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Hawaii News
New Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services online training for mandated reporters now available
Mandated reporters play a vital role in safeguarding children and at-risk people; the new online program is a comprehensive and accessible resource designed to ensure people required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility.
Kaua‘i 4-year-old Seeley Borges proves ‘you can make it through anything’
Seeley, Hawai‘i’s 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, was a newborn when she was diagnosed with an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer and having to endure a treatment regimen that would have tested even the toughest adult to save her life.
State: Don’t fall for unpaid traffic ticket scams
Several scam text messages have been making the rounds claiming to be from a “Hawai‘i Department of Motor Vehicles” regarding unpaid traffic violations or tolls.
Legendary Hawaiian supergroup Nā ‘Ōiwi’s 2001 masterpiece ‘Crossroads’ to make music streaming debut
Featuring the late Dennis Kamakahi, this intergenerational masterpiece finally arrives March 13 — for the first time since its original release — on all major digital platforms.
New study: Mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires extends beyond burn zones
“These findings show that the wildfire’s psychological toll is not confined to the areas that burned,” said the study’s lead author and University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Ruben Juarez in a release about the study’s findings. “The social and economic disruption — especially housing instability and income disruption — is driving much of the distress we see across the community.”
New Red Cross data show multigenerational portrait of volunteers in Pacific Islands Region
One Hawaiʻi family embodies the trend, showing how service shared across generations is shaping the future of Red Cross volunteerism; demographic estimates show people of all ages — from Gen Z to the Silent Generation — help make up the nearly 1,900 volunteers who support the American Red Cross in the Pacific Islands Region.
Big Island News
Still time to register to attend free financial planning workshop in person or via Zoom
The workshop is from 1 to 4 p.m. today (March 12) at Hilo Food Hub on Kalanianaʻole Street, with Brett Carey of We Make HI as featured presenter.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 13-19: Plenty of fun, but check before you go because of brewing storm
We bring you this week's top 10 with one caveat: this week's top 10 remained as scheduled Wednesday afternoon; however, a powerful kona low could end up crashing the party.
2001 masterpiece ‘Crossroads’ by legendary Hawaiian supergroup Nā ‘Ōiwi to debut on all major music streaming platforms
Featuring the late Dennis Kamakahi, this intergenerational masterpiece finally arrives March 13 — for the first time since its original release — on all major digital platforms.
Hawaiʻi County encourages public to prep now for impacts from incoming kona low
National Weather Service issued a flood watch in effect through Saturday afternoon (March 14) for Hawaiʻi Island as conditions are expected to become favorable; the storm could even produce brief and weak tornadoes in addition to isolated severe thunderstorms.
Maui News
5 Molokai schools closed today due to flooding
Molokai High, Molokai Middle, Kaunakakai Elementary, Kilohana Elementary and Maunaloa Elementary on Molokai will be closed today, March 12, due to flooded roads affecting safe access to the campuses. The schools are notifying staff and students’ families.
Hawaiʻi House adopts criminal justice reform bills
The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted bills to modernize and strengthen the state’s criminal justice system. Developed by the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, the measures focus on increasing fairness, ensuring law enforcement is qualified and well trained, improving transparency and data collection, and promoting better outcomes for individuals and communities.
Maui Weather Forecast for March 12, 2026
A powerful kona storm will produce periods of hazardous weather impacts across the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Expect a combination of threats ranging...
Hawai‘i Community Lending announces board officers and new executive leadership team
Native CDFI and nonprofit mortgage lender Hawai‘i Community Lending announced today its board officers and new executive leadership team, including internal promotions as well as new hires. With a depth of experience and resources that extend beyond business into a well of cultural strength, HCL’s people are prepared to bring real solutions to Hawai‘i’s housing crisis.


