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Friday severe weather updates for Kauaʻi: Flood advisory extended as moderate to heavy rains continue

Kūhiō Highway, near Hanalei Bridge, reopened at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, but Hanalei Elementary School will be closed for the day.

Despite bad weather Friday, Hawaiʻi State Legislature is open for key deadline for bills

Due to the severe weather occurring Friday on Oʻahu, members of the public are encouraged to virtually view floor sessions and committee hearings of the State Legislature.

Kaua‘i soloist places in Miss Aloha Hula competition during annual Merrie Monarch Festival

The hula competition in Hilo continues on Friday with group performances by 19 hālau with kahiko. The competition will culminate on Saturday with ‘auana performances.

UPDATE: Flood warning extended until early Friday as heavy rainfall continues to soak Kauaʻi

National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that additional heavy showers moving through could result in sharp rises in streams and new or worsening flooding.

Kauaʻi under flash flood, brown water advisory following heavy rainfall

Amid heavy rains, Kauaʻi residents are urged to exercise caution as the National Weather Service issues a flash flood warning, along with a brown water advisory for streams and beaches.

Kauaʻi County Council approves Santos for environmental seat on Planning Commission

Mayor Derek Kawakami had nominated Kūleialoha Santos, vice president and owner of Unlimited Construction Services, to fill the vacant seat on the Planning Commission.
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Despite bad weather Friday, Hawaiʻi State Legislature is open for key deadline for bills

Due to the severe weather occurring Friday on Oʻahu, members of the public are encouraged to virtually view floor sessions and committee hearings of the State Legislature.

Kaua‘i soloist places in Miss Aloha Hula competition during annual Merrie Monarch Festival

The hula competition in Hilo continues on Friday with group performances by 19 hālau with kahiko. The competition will culminate on Saturday with ‘auana performances.

Kauaʻi County Council approves Santos for environmental seat on Planning Commission

Mayor Derek Kawakami had nominated Kūleialoha Santos, vice president and owner of Unlimited Construction Services, to fill the vacant seat on the Planning Commission.

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.

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Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from Kīlauea’s past

A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.

Hawaiʻi State Legislature remains open Friday — a key deadline for bills

Due to the severe weather occurring Friday on Oʻahu, members of the public are encouraged to virtually view floor sessions and committee hearings of the State Legislature.

Big Island Friday weather updates: Flood watch, wind advisory, winter weather advisory

Low pressure northwest of the islands will draw deep tropical moisture northward across the state, bringing the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding.

Officer Barto awarded the Hāweo Award for investigative work and public safety action

Officer Christopher Barto of South Hilo has been lauded for his commendable efforts in defusing a serious threat on Hawaiʻi Island, earning him the prestigious Hāweo Award.

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Maui Weather Forecast for April 10, 2026

A low northwest of the state will swing east before lifting north today and be absorbed is a stronger, nearly stationary, low far northwest of the...

Maui housing market shows stronger sales activity in March as prices adjust

Sales of single-family homes rose 57.1% year over year, with 77 homes sold in March. The median sales price decreased to $1,200,000, down 7.3% compared to March 2025. Median days on market increased slightly to 131 days (+4.8%), while total dollar volume reached $114.7 million, down 7.4% from the previous year.

Council committee reviews budgets for Departments of Water Supply, Management

With another storm system bearing down on the Hawaiian Islands, the Maui County Council’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee focused its fiscal year 2027 review Wednesday on addressing emergency resilience and the future of the island’s water infrastructure.

Maui’s own Faith Kealohapauʻole Paredes wins title of Miss Aloha Hula 2026

Faith Kealohapauʻole Paredes was named Miss Aloha Hula 2026 at the 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival on Thursday night at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.