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    • Action star Chuck Norris hospitalized on Kauaʻi after medical emergency

    Hospitalization of 86-year-old film icon and martial artist on March 18 sparks concerns among fans; details about emergency have not been disclosed.

    Community No public risk from ongoing wastewater discharge in Līhuʻe

    Kaua'i Tourism News Samira Siale named island director of Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau

    New Kona low system arrives on Kaua‘i; flood watch issued statewide

    Flood risk is relatively low on the Garden Island, but it's not zero as heavy rain in the mountains can produce large amounts of runoff to streams and rivers. March 19, 2026 · 11:35am

    Internet outages cause delays to guest pass, ID card services at Pacific Missile Range Facility

    Intermittent internet service outages are being caused by equipment failure as the result of recent severe weather, which is causing the delays; however, applications are still being accepted...

    Hawai‘i News Hirono helps lead bipartisan effort to welcome Japanese prime minister

    Kaua‘i News Kaua‘i police seek public help finding driver involved in hit-and-run

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    Internet outages cause delays to guest pass, ID card services at Pacific Missile Range Facility

    Intermittent internet service outages are being caused by equipment failure as the result of recent severe weather, which is causing the delays; however, applications are still being accepted in-person.

    No public risk from ongoing wastewater discharge in Līhuʻe

    Kauaʻi County officials assure residents that an ongoing spill of 70,000 gallons per day at the Līhuʻe Wastewater Treatment Plant is contained and does not pose a public health risk.

    Samira Siale named island director of Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau

    Siale succeeds Sue Kanoho, managing director of the Island Chapters and executive director of the Kauaʿi Visitors Bureau, who will retire after 29 years of service.

    Hirono helps lead bipartisan effort to welcome Japanese prime minister

    The measure welcoming Sanae Takaichi reaffirms the strong and enduring alliance between the two nations, applauds Japan for reaching defense spending equal to 2% of its gross domestic product and expresses strong support for joint efforts to address regional and global challenges to national, economic and energy security.

    Kaua‘i police seek public help finding driver involved in hit-and-run

    Evidence recovered at the scene indicates that the vehicle involved is a white Chevrolet Silverado, model years 2007–2011.

    New Kona low system arrives on Kaua‘i; flood watch issued statewide

    Flood risk is relatively low on the Garden Island, but it’s not zero as heavy rain in the mountains can produce large amounts of runoff to streams and rivers.
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    No public risk from ongoing wastewater discharge in Līhuʻe

    Kauaʻi County officials assure residents that an ongoing spill of 70,000 gallons per day at the Līhuʻe Wastewater Treatment Plant is contained and does not pose a public health risk.

    Hirono helps lead bipartisan effort to welcome Japanese prime minister

    The measure welcoming Sanae Takaichi reaffirms the strong and enduring alliance between the two nations, applauds Japan for reaching defense spending equal to 2% of its gross domestic product and expresses strong support for joint efforts to address regional and global challenges to national, economic and energy security.

    American Sign Language students expand access at University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa games

    It’s the first known partnership of its kind between American Sign Language students and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics; students volunteer their time to sign the national anthem, cheerleader chants, university fight song and more during games.

    State House passes transportation-related bills aimed at making Hawaiʻi roads safer

    “These bills reflect our committee’s priorities: making streets safer, improving enforcement and traffic safety and ensuring the well-being of our residents,” said House Transportation Committee Chairperson Rep. Darius Kila of Oʻahu in a state House release about the measures.

    Kalalau Trail open again today after state crew discovers less damage than anticipated

    A four-man crew from Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks on Wednesday, March 18, checked the trail from Hanakoa to Kalalau; state Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers accompanied the crew, citing 10 people — none with valid permits — for being in a closed area.

    SNAP replacement benefits available for recipients affected by the kona low storm

    SNAP recipients can replace food that was lost due to sever power outages and flooding during the recent kona low weather event.

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    Hawaiian Electric pushes to restore power to remaining outage customers ahead of next storm

    Electric utility reported in 6 p.m. update Thursday, March 19, that about 99% of affected customers on Hawaiʻi Island, Oʻahu and in Maui County now have power; about 960 Big Island customers still remained without power.

    Hawaiʻi County officials urge public to be storm ready ahead of second kona low

    This storm is not expected to be as severe as the powerful kona low that slammed into the island last weekend; however, be aware that areas that flooded during the first storm could flood faster with additional rainfall because of ground saturation.

    UPDATE: Telephone outage at Waimea police station fixed; phone line operational

    Hawai‘i Police Department thanks the public for its patience while the situation was remedied.

    Several transportation-related bills passed by state House seek to make Hawaiʻi roads safer

    "These bills reflect our committee’s priorities: making streets safer, improving enforcement and traffic safety and ensuring the well-being of our residents," said House Transportation Committee Chairperson Rep. Darius Kila of Oʻahu in a state House release about the measures.

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    MEMA issues flood advisories due to flood prone areas in preparation for kona storm 2

    South Kīhei has been identified by MEMA as an area at high-risk of flooding due to significant sediment accumulation from the recent kona low storm. Ongoing cleanup efforts are focused on restoring drainage capacity, but elevated flood risk remains. Other areas of moderate-risk include ʻĪao, East Molokaʻi, Lahaina, and East Maui.

    Council hears updates on kona low response, Lahaina wildfire rebuilding

    While Maui County braces for more severe weather, council members are poised to take action Friday morning on a $15 million request for emergency funding, following a Wednesday committee update on the effort to rebuild from the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire disaster.

    SNAP replacement benefits for current recipients affected by kona storm

    This assistance is for current SNAP recipients who experienced food loss due to household misfortune, such as extended power outages or flooding across the state.

    New accessibility tools for online documents now available on County-managed websites

    PDF conversion software called DocAccess has been launched on County of Maui-managed websites to provide several new accessibility and translation features.