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UPDATE: Flood advisory extended until early Wednesday morning as heavy rainfall continues

Stream levels around the island are elevated and continue to rise; forecasters expect minor flooding on roads and in poor drainage areas and streams. Water over roadways also continues to be possible.

UPDATE: Phone service restored at Kaua‘i County Department of Water

The department issued a notice just before 2 p.m. Tuesday (March 10) saying phone lines and voicemails were down; it reported at about 4:30 p.m. that service was restored.

UPDATE: Kīlauea episodic summit eruption again paused after 9 hours of Episode 43 lava fountaining

All eruptive activity was confined to Halemaʻumaʻu within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park; Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to closely monitor Kīlauea and will issue additional notices as needed based on activity.

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. delays layoffs while land lease negotiations continue

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. said it remains operational and open to the public while it continues to negotiate a new land lease to replace the one that is set to expire on March 28.

Kupu seeks stewards to educate and maintain trails in conservation areas

Kupu, a conservation and sustainability nonprofit, is accepting applications for stewards, who educate visitors and maintain trails for natural, cultural areas.

Data in Hawai‘i shows drop in number of fatal traffic crashes so far in 2026

This decline comes after the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation launched its statewide 2026 Safe Roads Challenge in January, which turns traffic safety into a game with a free safe driving app.
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Kauaʻi Coffee Co. delays layoffs while land lease negotiations continue

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. said it remains operational and open to the public while it continues to negotiate a new land lease to replace the one that is set to expire on March 28.

Kupu seeks stewards to educate and maintain trails in conservation areas

Kupu, a conservation and sustainability nonprofit, is accepting applications for stewards, who educate visitors and maintain trails for natural, cultural areas.

Data in Hawai‘i shows drop in number of fatal traffic crashes so far in 2026

This decline comes after the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation launched its statewide 2026 Safe Roads Challenge in January, which turns traffic safety into a game with a free safe driving app.

Expected storm to Hawaiian Islands prompts Gov. Green to issue emergency proclamation

The storm is expected to affect Kauaʻi and Oʻahu first, with conditions expanding across the rest of the state through the weekend.

Hollywood returns to Hawaiʻi with multiple productions filming here in 2026

Hawaiʻi’s film and television industry is having a big year in 2026, with three major productions being filmed in the Aloha State.

Outrigger canoe paddling provides lifelong health and culture, UH study says

The study found paddling connects people to their health, ancestors, environment and sense of purpose.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 11, 2026

A powerful and slow-moving kona low northwest of the islands will bring a prolonged period of hazardous weather to the state through the upcoming weekend. Bands...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for March 11, 2026

A series of small, medium- to long-period west-northwest swells will bring small surf to north and west facing shores through the rest of the week. The...

Have you seen this 12-year-old girl? Endangered runaway sought by Big Isle police

Mulaun Porter was last seen at 3:30 p.m. today (March 10) on 21st Avenue in Hawaiian Paradise Park, wearing glasses, a black T-shirt, black basketball shorts and black rubber boots.

UPDATE: National Weather Service cancels ashfall advisory for portions of Big Island

The National Weather Service Honolulu forecast office reports because Episode 43 of lava fountaining at Kīlauea volcano ended the threat for ashfall dissipated.

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Maui Surf Forecast for March 11, 2026

A series of small, medium- to long-period west-northwest swells will bring small surf to north and west facing shores through the rest of the week. The...

Hirono reintroduces resolution to honor abortion providers

US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi and more than 30 colleagues introduced a bicameral resolution Tuesday to designate March 10, 2026, as Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, citing the need to protect healthcare workers facing rising threats.

State health officials confirm third 2026 dengue case on Oʻahu

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, marking the state’s third confirmed infection of the year involving an individual who recently visited an affected region. Department teams deployed to the area to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures. Officials said the virus is not established in […]

Mayor Bissen signs emergency proclamation, ahead of strong kona storm

To prepare for a powerful kona storm, Mayor Richard Bissen signed an emergency proclamation today, March 10, 2026, that lets the county access state and federal assistance and streamlines procedures to quickly deploy resources, personnel and services if needed.