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Public invited to comment on the nominees for Chief Justice, circuit judge

Gov. Josh Green must appoint a judge from the Judicial Selection Commission’s list of nominees within 30 days, which will be followed by state Senate confirmation proceedings.

Police investigate a vehicle collision that closed Kūhīo Highway for two hours Monday

A collision between an electric motorcycle and a Jeep SUV on Kūhīo Highway at Kūamoʻo Road resulted in serious injuries for the 42-year-old motorcyclist.

What you need to know about the kona low Monday on Kaua‘i: County asks residents to submit information on damages from storm

Residents will still need to file claims with insurance companies for residential damage and personal property losses.

Human-animal interactions help develop practical and communication skills

Healing Horses Kauaʻi is hosting a program that offers a unique chance to explore human-animal connections through therapeutic activities with horses beginning this month.

Motorists can expect lane closures in Kapaʻa, Hanalei this week

Kapaʻa sewage pump station rehabilitation will close a lane on Papaloa Road and Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project will cause intermittent lane closures this week.

State spotlights students, educators blazing a trail in academic excellence, innovation

Senate Education Week 2026 spotlights students, educators blazing a trail in academic excellence and innovation.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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Public invited to comment on the nominees for Chief Justice, circuit judge

Gov. Josh Green must appoint a judge from the Judicial Selection Commission’s list of nominees within 30 days, which will be followed by state Senate confirmation proceedings.

What you need to know about the kona low Monday on Kaua‘i: County asks residents to submit information on damages from storm

Residents will still need to file claims with insurance companies for residential damage and personal property losses.

Annual scholarship to award 60 incoming Hawaiʻi college freshmen

The 2026 Hope Scholarship awards students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and determination, with priority given to those with financial need.

State spotlights students, educators blazing a trail in academic excellence, innovation

Senate Education Week 2026 spotlights students, educators blazing a trail in academic excellence and innovation.

Department of Health alert public of a food recall from Hawaiʻi Costco Wholesale stores

Costco Wholesale has issued a recall for its Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze, item No. 30783, due to potential salmonella contamination.

South Maui town hit hard in kona low storm, with shoreline road becoming a river

Longtime Kīhei resident Daniel Baralt said the force of the roaring water coming down from Haleakalā “just took the cars and just played with them like toys.”

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National Weather Service cancels the flash flood warning for Hawaiʻi

Heavy rains have subsided, and the flash flood warning for Hawaiʻi Island has been lifted, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service.

What you need to know about the Kona low Monday on Big Island: Weather conditions, debris slow efforts to restore power

Hawaiian Electric is continuing urgent efforts to restore power to approximately 5,700 customers on Hawaiʻi Island following widespread outages caused by the severe Kona storm.

High wind warning canceled, wind advisory remains for Big Island summits

Forecasters have issued a wind advisory for the summits of Hawaiʻi Island, warning of gusts up to 60 mph through Wednesday and hazardous conditions for travel and outdoor activities.

Kona low storm on Big Island leaves behind property damage, cleanup and dead goats

Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said during the storm the county received 25 calls to save lives and that downed trees and potential landslides are still a danger.

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Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi returns to Maui for three-day blood drive, March 17-19

Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi is returning to Maui, giving the community an opportunity to donate blood and save lives. From March 17 to 19, the blood bank will host a three-day drive at the Cameron Center, located at 95 Mahalani Street in Wailuku.

Maui Fire Department responds to 58 calls during kona storm

These calls included 32 specifically flooding-related emergencies, five calls for sparking powerlines, five for vehicles stranded due to downed trees, six for boats that had parted their moorings due to the rough ocean conditions, and 10 swift water rescues in which 27 individuals were rescued.

Shelters closing today as weather conditions improve

Emergency shelters at Maui High School Gym in Kahului and Hāna High School Cafeteria were closed today, March 16, and remaining shelters in Lahaina and South Maui were set to close at 5 p.m. today, after being opened last week before a prolonged kona storm brought heavy rain, flooding and high wind to Maui County and the rest of the state.

State Highways recovery efforts following the kona low pressure storm

On Maui and Moloka‘i crews are continuing to clear debris and mud from roads; clearing drains and culverts; filling potholes; inspecting roadways; inspecting bridges and culverts; inspecting rock embankments; checking outlet structures and embankments; identifying damaged guardrails; clearing debris from Ukumehame Stream Bridge; removing hazardous trees; troubleshooting traffic signals.