UPDATE: Wastewater spill at the Līhu‘e Wastewater Treatment Plant has ceased

Crews are expected to be striping a portion of Papalina Road in Kalāheo from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until April 3.

Approximately 280,000 gallons were released during peak flows from 10 a.m. on March 17, 2026, through March 22.

The Hawaiʻi State Energy Office has admitted to critical errors in its study that shifts the projected savings for Hawaiʻi consumers of importing liquefied natural gas into significant losses for consumers.

The Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation and the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation have launched a coordinated relief effort to support farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers affected by the severe weather, flooding and prolonged heavy rains.

Several scam text messages have been making the rounds claiming to be from the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, or the “Department of Motor Vehicles” regarding unpaid traffic violations and subsequent holds on driver’s licensing.

The state offices and operations statewide will reopen following the severe weather brought by the recent Kona low storm system.

The Hawaiʻi State Energy Office has admitted to critical errors in its study that shifts the projected savings for Hawaiʻi consumers of importing liquefied natural gas into significant losses for consumers.

The Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation and the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau Federation have launched a coordinated relief effort to support farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers affected by the severe weather, flooding and prolonged heavy rains.

“The collaboration between the governor and all four county mayors allowed the state of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense to improve our ability to respond to this unprecedented kona low storm,” Hawaiʻi Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan on Saturday, March 21.

Flood insurance is separate from homeowners insurance and generally not required unless a property is in a designated high-risk flood zone; standard flood coverage normally helps cover physical damage caused by rising water, such as damage to a home’s structure and certain essential contents.

The islands remain safe and welcoming, and weather conditions are expected to improve early next week after two kona lows in a week; Kauaʻi and Oʻahu already are seeing improving conditions.

Nonprofit’s emergency disaster services positioned to respond to evolving needs as storm moves through; donations requested to help fund statewide support for vital relief efforts and supplies.