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Community members encouraged to come together on UH Giving Day in support of students, programs

Gifts of any size given Wednesday, Dec. 8, directly remove financial barriers for students, expand hands-on learning and advance research addressing Hawaiʻi’s most pressing needs, from health care and education to environmental stewardship.

Wednesday weather updates: Kaua‘i County under flood watch

Check out the latest watches and advisories in place for the Garden Island.

‘It will not take much rain to induce flash flooding’: Heavy rainfall, stormy conditions to continue rest of week

Stormy conditions will continue through the rest of the week, with a major risk of even more heavy rainfall Wednesday through Friday for the entire state, bringing with it a strong potential for additional flooding.

Kauaʻi blesses first dedicated medical helicopter that starts operations Wednesday

An air ambulance that begins service on Kauaʻi on April 8 will connect patients to high-level care faster and more reliably, particularly in remote or hard-to-access areas.

High wind watch issued for northern area of Kaua‘i starting Thursday

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 60 mph are possible.

Kaua‘i County officials warn about possible inclement weather persisting into next week

Periods of heavy rain are possible, particularly as a moisture band lingers near the island, and conditions are expected to become more organized and impactful Wednesday through Friday, April 8-10.
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Community members encouraged to come together on UH Giving Day in support of students, programs

Gifts of any size given Wednesday, Dec. 8, directly remove financial barriers for students, expand hands-on learning and advance research addressing Hawaiʻi’s most pressing needs, from health care and education to environmental stewardship.

‘It will not take much rain to induce flash flooding’: Heavy rainfall, stormy conditions to continue rest of week

Stormy conditions will continue through the rest of the week, with a major risk of even more heavy rainfall Wednesday through Friday for the entire state, bringing with it a strong potential for additional flooding.

Kaua‘i County officials warn about possible inclement weather persisting into next week

Periods of heavy rain are possible, particularly as a moisture band lingers near the island, and conditions are expected to become more organized and impactful Wednesday through Friday, April 8-10.

New study reveals benefit of bacterial protein on bobtail squid health

The bacterial protein SypC from Vibrio fischeri provides both bioluminescent camouflage and crucial organ development for the Hawaiian bobtail squid.

State’s south-facing shores, including on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau, under high surf advisory

Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with occasional higher sets to 12 feet are forecast, with surf eventually expected to peak above advisory thresholds Wednesday, April 8.

Hawaiʻi airports anticipate surge in passengers for the Merrie Monarch Festival

Hawai’i airports brace for an influx of interisland travelers traveling to Hilo for the Merrie Monarch Festival, which is ongoing until April 11.

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UH Giving Day encourages community to come together in support of students, programs

Gifts of any size given Wednesday, Dec. 8, directly remove financial barriers for students, expand hands-on learning and advance research addressing Hawaiʻi’s most pressing needs, from health care and education to environmental stewardship.

Wednesday weather updates: Flash flood warning for Hawai‘i Island canceled, watch remains

Unstable weather is expected to persist throughout the Hawaiian Islands through Friday.

Soggy situation: 12 Big Island locations already recorded 2 or more inches of rain, including 2 with more than 11 inches

Stormy conditions will continue through the rest of the week, with a major risk of even more heavy rainfall Wednesday through Friday for the entire state, and especially the Big Island, bringing with it a strong potential for additional flooding.

Maintenance work to cause delays on Big Island’s Daniel K. Inouye Highway

Motorists should expect slow traffic with intermittent stops.

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Forecast window for episodic fountaining eruption at Kīlauea expected anytime from April 8-15

Precursory activity at Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island has paused, but an episodic fountaining eruption is forecast to occur sometime between today and April 15.  Fountaining episodes typically last less than 12 hours but ash can remain in the air longer depending on wind and weather.

Statewide effort invites community to help provide meals for local families facing hunger

Running through May 3 in stores and online, the campaign takes place at all nine Walmart and Sam’s Club locations in Hawaiʻi, offering customers simple ways to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Surge in passengers anticipated at Hawaiʻi airports due to 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival

Hawai'i airports brace for an influx of interisland passengers traveling to Hilo for the 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival, ongoing until April 11.

Human Concerns and Parks departments present fiscal 2027 budget plans

Maui County departments presented budget proposals for fiscal year 2027 that prioritize rebuilding fire-damaged facilities in West Maui and expanding social services for the island's aging population.