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Communities hard hit by kona low continue receiving support from Hawai‘i National Guard

The Guard continues working with each of the state’s counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.

Conditions continue to improve; tourism officials report most visitor services operating

Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.

2 more candidates join Kauaʻi mayoral race to replace term-limited Derek Kawakami

In the 2026 Kauaʻi mayoral race, political newcomers, Laura Lindsey and Mesego-William Denis are shaking up the field that already has three County Council members.

Kauaʻi Community College to host career fair for first time in 10 years

Kauaʻi Community College is hosting a campus-wide career fair on Thursday, April 2, offering students, alumni and the general public an opportunity to connect with over 30 key employers.

Wilcox Medical Center to temporarily change same-day surgery entrance, check-in

Starting March 30, the Same-Day Surgery entrance at Wilcox Medical Center will be temporarily closed, rerouting check-in to Conference Room A off the main lobby, until April 26.

Presidential disaster declaration requested for damage from 2 Kona low storms across Hawaiʻi

The two storms, which began on March 10 and March 19, brought catastrophic flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage and emergency evacuations across multiple Hawaiian islands .
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Communities hard hit by kona low continue receiving support from Hawai‘i National Guard

The Guard continues working with each of the state’s counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.

Conditions continue to improve; tourism officials report most visitor services operating

Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.

Hawaiʻi’ congressional delegation support Green’s request for disaster declaration

The disaster declaration would unlock crucial federal aid that is vital l for the state’s battered infrastructure and communities.

Backlog of civil rights cases in public schools ignites concern from U.S. senators

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono criticizes Dpeartment of Education and its efforts to realign the Office for Civil Rights’ ability to protect students.

Presidential disaster declaration requested for damage from 2 Kona low storms across Hawaiʻi

The two storms, which began on March 10 and March 19, brought catastrophic flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage and emergency evacuations across multiple Hawaiian islands .

Military officials, community members share perspectives on military land use in Hawaiʻi

As military land leases near expiration, 150 participants discussed the impacts the military has had on the environment and culture.

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Tourism officials report most visitor services operating, most areas and attractions reopen

Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.

Less than 1% of Hawaiian Electric customers throughout state remain without power

Just more than 1,400 customers statewide, including about 1,200 mainly in Puna and South Hilo, remained without power as of Tuesday afternoon, March 24.

Hawai‘i County seeks contractor to offer concessions at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area

Mayor Kimo Alameda says 'this is an exciting opportunity' at the park off Daniel K. Inouye Highway, also known as Saddle Road, 'that can benefit many people in our community' and 'has the potential to be a great business opportunity.'

Police seek 17-year-old runaway Juwicka Langu

Langu was last seen just after 2 p.m. Monday, March 23, in the Kea‘au area. She was wearing a light-colored Winnie the Pooh sweater, black or gray sweatpants and green backpack. Have you seen her?

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Hawaiʻi National Guard continues civil support for kona low weather system on Oʻahu and in Maui County

The Hawai‘i National Guard continues its support with Soldiers and Airmen on Oʻahu and in Maui County due to the latest kona low storm damage. On Molokaʻi, Mayor Richard Bissen evaluated the damage from the air, along with Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Administrator James Barros, on Tuesday.

Department of Housing undergoes pre-budget scrutiny

The Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee conducted a preliminary review last week of the Department of Housing in preparation for the Council’s annual budget deliberations.

Maui firefighters respond to 15 incidents during second kona storm

The Maui Fire Department responded to 15 incidents directly related to the Kona Storm 2 that affected the state over the weekend.

MFD suspends search for woman swept away in flooding at ʻĪao

The Maui Fire Department, in consultation with the Maui Police Department, suspended the search for the 71-year-old woman, who reportedly slipped into the Wailuku (ʻĪao) River near the Waiehu bridge on Saturday morning.