Hawai‘i News Kona low devastates 176-year-old coffee farm on Big Island
Kaua‘i News Department of Transportation reminds the public: Don’t fall for scams
UPDATE: Wastewater spill at the Līhu‘e Wastewater Treatment Plant has ceased
Approximately 280,000 gallons were released during peak flows from 10 a.m. on March 17, 2026, through March 22. March 23, 2026 · 03:20pm
Gov. Green announces state offices to reopen following severe weather
The state offices and operations statewide will reopen following the severe weather brought by the recent Kona low storm system.Kaua‘i News Visitor suffers apparent shoulder injury following fall on Kaua‘i trail
Hawai‘i News WATCH: About 200 Hawai‘i National Guard members assisting counties during second kona…
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Flooding happens: Residents encouraged to consider purchasing flood insurance
Water service shutdown planned this week for portions of Wailuā Homesteads
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Kona low still moving down island chain, but no reason to change your Hawaiʻi trip
16 lane closures scheduled during week of March 21-27 on Kaua‘i state roadways
High bacteria levels discovered in waters islandwide during monthly Surfrider testing
UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i County
Monthly reuse collection event scheduled in Līhu‘e
Salvation Army continues readiness to serve communities as second kona low moves across…
7 people, 1 dog rescued by Coast Guard, partners from extremely dangerous Oʻahu flash…
35-year-old Kaua‘i man killed in early morning two-vehicle traffic crash in Kōloa
Court selects finance executive to fill vacant Kamehameha Schools trustee seat
Volcano Watch: Pele, Lono and Hiʻiaka remind us of nature’s power
Action movie icon Chuck Norris dies suddenly following emergency hospitalization on…
Crews to install water line on Weke Road over the next three months
Hawaiʻi youth rally at state Capitol, urging action on ending sale of disposable…
Internet outages cause delays to guest pass, ID card services at Pacific Missile Range…
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UPDATE: Wastewater spill at the Līhu‘e Wastewater Treatment Plant has ceased
Approximately 280,000 gallons were released during peak flows from 10 a.m. on March 17, 2026, through March 22.
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office admits to errors in a study that supports liquefied natural gas imports
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.
Kona low devastates 176-year-old coffee farm on Big Island
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.
Department of Transportation reminds the public: Don’t fall for scams
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.
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Hawaii News
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office admits to errors in a study that supports liquefied natural gas imports
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.
Kona low devastates 176-year-old coffee farm on Big Island
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.
WATCH: About 200 Hawai‘i National Guard members assisting counties during second kona low
“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.
Flooding happens: Residents encouraged to consider purchasing flood insurance
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.
Big Island News
Hawaiʻi Island police warn about phone scam involving Federal Trade Commission
In one case the suspect used the Hawai‘i Police Department’s phone number and the name of a Hawai‘i Police Department employee to validate the scam, fleecing the victim of nearly $200,000.
UPDATE: Ground stop at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport has been lifted
Lighting and thunder have subsided near the airport, and power has mostly been restored.
Maui News
Kamalani elevates country-reggae fusion with ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi flip of Ella Langley’s hit ‘You Look Like You Love Me’
Rising star Kamalani is set to ignite the airwaves with her latest single, a stunning reimagining of Ella Langley's viral country hit, "You Look Like You Love Me." Shifting the track from the honky-tonk to the shoreline, Kamalani's version infuses the flirtatious storytelling of the original with smooth Island Reggae rhythms and the poetic beauty of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.
The Shops at Wailea hosts live music performances throughout April
Live music continues at The Shops at Wailea this April with a series of performances in the Center’s Lower Level Performance Area. The lineup features returning local favorites and evening sets that add to the rhythm of Wailea’s dining and shopping experience.
County of Maui kona storm 2 recap: Midday update on March 23, 2026
No areas remain under MEMA evacuation warnings; however, some potentially high-impact areas remain under evacuation advisories out of an abundance of caution.
UHERO study reveals housing ripple effect: One condo, hundreds of homes
The study examines a concept known as housing filtering, a process in which new construction sets off a chain of moves that frees up existing homes across the market. When a household moves into a newly built unit, it leaves behind a previous home, creating an opportunity for another household, and so on.
