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Presidential disaster declaration requested for damage from 2 Kona low storms across Hawaiʻi

The two storms, which began on March 10 and March 19, brought catastrophic flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage and emergency evacuations across multiple Hawaiian islands .

Construction near Po‘ipū Road intersection ongoing

Kaua‘i County says construction crews are doing what they can to finish the work as efficiently as possible while minimizing impacts to the community.

Two-vehicle crash last Friday results in one fatality

Brandon Nakaahiki, 35, sustained fatal injuries in a crash while driving with a front-seat passenger, who suffered serious injuries and was transported to Oʻahu for further treatment.

New condo tower leads to hundreds of existing homes becoming available, UHERO study says

The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s study examined 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.

Kauaʻi County offices closed Thursday in observance of Prince Kūhiō Day

While most Kauaʻi County offices will be closed on the state holiday, residential refuse pick-up and Kauaʻi bus service will maintain regular service.

Road work on portion of Papalina Road in Kalāheo scheduled for the next two weeks

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.
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Kalalau Trail open again today after state crew discovers less damage than anticipated
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
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Hawaiʻi’ congressional delegation support Green’s request for disaster declaration

The disaster declaration would unlock crucial federal aid that is vital l for the state’s battered infrastructure and communities.

Backlog of civil rights cases in public schools ignites concern from U.S. senators

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono criticizes Dpeartment of Education and its efforts to realign the Office for Civil Rights’ ability to protect students.

Presidential disaster declaration requested for damage from 2 Kona low storms across Hawaiʻi

The two storms, which began on March 10 and March 19, brought catastrophic flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage and emergency evacuations across multiple Hawaiian islands .

Military officials, community members share perspectives on military land use in Hawaiʻi

As military land leases near expiration, 150 participants discussed the impacts the military has had on the environment and culture.

Applications open for agricultural businesses impacted by recent Kona low storm systems

Farmers and ranchers can apply for an emergency grant to address immediate needs resulting from the storm beginning today until Friday, March 27.

University of Hawaiʻi to begin fundraising for ʻohana impacted by historic flooding

University of Hawaiʻi Foundation is seeking community support to aid students, faculty, and staff devastated by the worst flooding Hawaiʻi has seen in 20 years,

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 25, 2026

Lingering moisture, combined with a departing upper trough, will support periods of locally heavy showers and storms through tonight over the Big...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 25, 2026

Lingering moisture, combined with a departing upper trough, will support periods of locally heavy showers and storms through tonight over the Big...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for March 25, 2026

A fading north-northwest swell will be overlapped by a reinforcing pulse of short to medium period north-northeast swell which will peak tonight and then...

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory data outage impairs eruption forecasting

The forecast window for episode 44 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption is between April 3 and 13.

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Final update: Hawaiian Electric works to restore power to 1,420 customers on Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaiian Electric completed most of its power restoration work as the state continues recovery efforts in the aftermath of the back-to-back Kona low storm systems. Fewer than 1% of the company’s approximately 474,240 total customers remain without power.

Update: HIDOE schools reopening on Maui and Molokaʻi; closures continue on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island

The Hawaiʻi Department of Education reports that school will reopen on Wednesday on Maui and Molokaʻi; but storm impacted school closures continue at select campuses on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island.

Hawaiian Electric warns of scams targeting businesses on Oʻahu, Maui, including a prominent hotel in Waikīkī

Hawaiian Electric is alerting customers to a string of scams mostly targeting businesses on Oʻahu and Maui that are likely connected, including an incident last week involving a man who approached the front desk of a Waikīkī hotel and warned that power would be shut off within an hour if payment was not made by calling “Hawaiian Electric.”

Emergency Farmer Relief Program to help farmers and ranchers impacted by kona storms

The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity announced the establishment of the Emergency Farmer Relief Program for farmers and ranchers statewide who were impacted by the recent storm systems – Kona Low 1 and Kona Low 2. Farms, ranches and businesses may apply to receive a one-time grant of $1,500 to address immediate needs resulting from the storm. A total of $500,000 has been authorized for this emergency grant program from DAB restricted funds.