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County crews, personnel on standby should they be needed because of severe weather
A flood watch remains in effect for Kaua‘i through Monday, March 22, meaning conditions continue to be favorable for flooding; while it's not certain the Garden Isle will see any additional flooding...Hawai‘i News 7 people, 1 dog rescued by Coast Guard, partners from extremely dangerous Oʻahu flash…
Hawai‘i News Aloha United Way distributes more than 760K to community organizations
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Kaua‘i News
County crews, personnel on standby should they be needed because of severe weather
A flood watch remains in effect for Kaua‘i through Monday, March 22, meaning conditions continue to be favorable for flooding; while it’s not certain the Garden Isle will see any additional flooding or impacts from the second kona low to impact the state in less than the same number of weeks, officials urge the public to remain vigilant.
Monthly reuse collection event scheduled in Līhu‘e
Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books, and shoes.
Salvation Army continues readiness to serve communities as second kona low moves across state
Nonprofit’s emergency disaster services positioned to respond to evolving needs as storm moves through; donations requested to help fund statewide support for vital relief efforts and supplies.
High surf advisory in effect for northern shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A northly swell is building in and will create large surf for north-facing shores, peaking Saturday afternoon and then slowly declining Saturday night.
Kauaʻi community mourns loss of Hollywood icon and part-time resident Chuck Norris
Martial arts, TV and movie icon Chuck Norris’s sudden passing on Kauaʻi has left the close-knit North Shore community and fans around the world in mourning.
7 people, 1 dog rescued by Coast Guard, partners from extremely dangerous Oʻahu flash flooding
Five people and the furry friend were extricated Friday morning from a rooftop in the Waialua area; the other two people — who wrote ‘SOS’ in the sand — were stranded near Yokohama Bay because the road washed out. Everyone and the dog were taken to safety at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Oʻahu.
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Salvation Army continues readiness to serve communities as second kona low moves across state
Nonprofit’s emergency disaster services positioned to respond to evolving needs as storm moves through; donations requested to help fund statewide support for vital relief efforts and supplies.
7 people, 1 dog rescued by Coast Guard, partners from extremely dangerous Oʻahu flash flooding
Five people and the furry friend were extricated Friday morning from a rooftop in the Waialua area; the other two people — who wrote ‘SOS’ in the sand — were stranded near Yokohama Bay because the road washed out. Everyone and the dog were taken to safety at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Oʻahu.
Aloha United Way distributes more than 760K to community organizations
Aloha United Way awarded funds to 45 organizations with programs that address food security, housing stability, workforce development and other essential needs.
UPDATE: Application deadline extends for SNAP replacement benefits
The deadline extends households within specific areas of the state impacted by prolonged power outages associated with the kona low weather event from March 13 to March 15
Flooding from second Kona low storm prompts proactive power shutoff on Oʻahu
Gov. Josh Green announced the closure of all state departments on Oʻahu as a response to severe weather forecasts predicting heavy rain and flash flooding through the weekend.
Court selects finance executive to fill vacant Kamehameha Schools trustee seat
Finance executive Eric Yeaman, who grew up in Hōnaunau on the west side of the Big Island, was selected by Hawaiʻi probate court to to fill the Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Board of Trustees seat previously occupied by term-limited Robert Nobriga, whose second term ended June 30, 2025.
Big Island News
Brown water advisory issued for southwest shorelines from Ki‘ilae Bay to Ka Lae, or South Point
The advisory was issued Saturday, March 21, and is the result of heavy rain and/or high surf associated with the powerful kona low that slammed into the island last weekend; the public is strongly encouraged to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially after a storm since it could contain higher than normal pollutants.
Pāhoa’s flag football team builds its second-year program with more players, drive, skill
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation had 12 schools compete in the first season, that girls flag football was offered in 2025, and this year the number increased to 14.
Maui News
Kauaʻi community mourns loss of Hollywood icon and part-time resident Chuck Norris
Martial arts, TV and movie icon Chuck Norris’s sudden passing on Kauaʻi has left the close-knit North Shore community and fans around the world in mourning.
Evacuation advisory upgraded to Warning for Lahaina areas due to flood threat
Maui Emergency Management Agency at 11:16 a.m. today, March 21, 2026, UPGRADED advisories to evacuation WARNINGS for Wahikuli and Leialiʻi areas below Ka Laʻi Ola in Lahaina due to nearby retention basins nearing capacity. Other new zones in this area were placed under ADVISORY. Warnings and advisories are NOT mandatory evacuation orders.
UH study highlights critical role of fathers in pregnancy outcomes
New research from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa finds that a father's health and upbringing significantly impact pregnancy success and child development, challenging the traditional focus on mothers.
HECO 9 a.m. update: power restoration continues amid second kona low
About 4,200 customers on the North Shore of Oʻahu have been without power since Friday morning after Hawaiian Electric de-energized circuits that cross through the flood zone. On Maui, crews continue to work to restore power to about 100 remaining customers impacted by last week's kona low storm.
